OHSAS 18001 Certification
Summary
Welcome to our area devoted to the OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety management system standard. This page provides an overview of OHSAS 18001 with separate sections covering its history, what certification costs and the benefits.
OHSAS 18001 is for all organisations large or small and
covers all sectors, including charities and the voluntary
sector. The standard can be adopted by any
organisation wishing to implement a formal procedure to
reduce the risks associated with health and safety at work
but doesn’t require
bureaucracy.
The standard is designed to clarify an organisation's impact
on health and safety issues, as well as help to reduce the
risk of accidents and any breach in legal requirements.
Most organisations want OHSAS 18001 certification to qualify
for a tender or to achieve preferred supplier status. As
with other certified management standards, by introducing
better management processes re-work can be avoided,
resulting in cost saving benefits.
We have over 40 years experience in the assessment industry and our customers benefit from our Fixed Fee Guarantee; you are guaranteed certification within the agreed budget no matter how many audits are required. In addition, we operate Price Match Promise; if you can find a cheaper like-for-like quote within 14-days, we’ll match it and give you a 10% discount from your next audit.
Once underway, your Assessor will undertake a gap-analysis (known as a Stage 1 Audit) and you will receive a report outlining any non-conformities that are identified. Where appropriate, we can also provide access to good-practice examples and guides.
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To receive your fixed price OHSAS 18001 quotation, please use the Online Quotation Form or call 0800 404 7007.
Benefits
Most organisations want OHSAS 18001 certification to qualify for a tender or to achieve preferred supplier status: typically for a Local Authority or for a supply chain requirement. However, there are many other benefits that can be gained, including:
Reduced risk to employees, customers and suppliers
Reduction in the costs associated with accidents at work
Enhanced staff morale and motivation
Demonstration of legal and regulatory compliance
Enhanced status and competitive advantage
Reduced insurance premiums
In a competitive market, your customers are looking for more
than just keen pricing. Organisations need to demonstrate
that their delivery is managed efficiently and responsibly,
and that they can provide a reliable service free of the
downtime associated with work-related accidents and
incidents.
An effective occupational health and safety management
system promotes a safe and healthy working environment by
providing a framework that allows your organisation to
identify and control its health and safety risks, reduce the
potential for accidents, aid legislative compliance and
improve overall performance.
In addition, OHSAS 18001 is designed to be compatible with other management system standards such as ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environment) and ISO 27001 (Information Security). All or any combination of these complementary standards can be integrated seamlessly. They share many principles, so choosing an integrated management system can provide you with outstanding value for money.
If you would like an integrated management system,
comprising all or a combination of ISO management standards,
simply let us know your requirements and we'll provide you
with a fixed price
quotation.
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To receive your fixed price OHSAS 18001 quotation, please use the Online Quotation Form or call 0800 404 7007.
Process
STEP 1: Preparation
Realistically, if you are new to the OHSAS 18001 standard you are probably going to need some guidance and where appropriate, we can provide access to good-practice examples and guides. When you're ready, we’ll discuss your requirements with you and provide you with a Fixed Price quotation so you can budget accurately. Your quotation will be based on factors like what you do, how many locations you operate from and how many people you employ (if any). To get the ball rolling, simply call us on 0800 404 7007 or email us an enquiry.
STEP 2: Application
Once you decide to go-ahead, we'll assign a Lead Assessor to you. He or she
will be your principal contact throughout the registration process and beyond.
They will build up detailed knowledge of your organisation and will be able to
answer any questions you may have.
STEP 3: Pre-Audit Assessment (known as Stage 1)
Your Lead Assessor will visit you to explain the standard
and undertake a conformity evaluation of your current
arrangements for occupational health and safety management.
You will then receive a detailed report including all
required actions. Together, you will then determine the
appropriate timetable for your Audit Assessment.
STEP 4: Audit Assessment (known as Stage 2)
Once you are ready for your formal Audit Assessment, your Lead Assessor will
make the required arrangements for you. On completion, you will be informed of
the Auditor's recommendation before he or she leaves your premises.
STEP 5: Registration & Certificate
Following the Auditor's recommendation, your registration
will be reviewed and if
approved your
certification will be confirmed. Soon after, your
certificate of conformity to the OHSAS 18001 standard will
be issued and sent to you.
STEP 6: Continual Assessment
Having achieved certification, you will want to maintain
your registration and your Lead Assessor will remain on hand
to undertake the required annual reviews to ensure you
continue to meet the requirements of OHSAS 18001.
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To receive your fixed price OHSAS 18001 quotation, please use the Online Quotation Form or call 0800 404 7007.
Costs
We work with clients from the very large to the very small and even if you are a ‘one man band’, we can help you!
Your quotation will be based on factors like what you do, how many locations you operate from and how many people you employ (if any).
We provide all of our clients with a Fixed Fee quotation because we know that day rates have a habit of going over budget and we believe in being transparent.
All of our quotes are inclusive. We won’t charge you extra for travel, registration
fees or for your certificate (unlike many others). The only thing to add is VAT.
Get a Quote
To receive your fixed price OHSAS 18001 quotation, please use the Online Quotation Form or call 0800 404 7007.
History
The OHSAS 18001 standard was developed to bridge the gap where no international standard existed for occupational health and safety. Development involved input from a number of leading bodies, including certifiers, trade bodies and expert consultancies.
The first version of the standard appeared in 1999 and was based on a number of existing standards (including BS8800:1996) that had been developed by the leading national certification bodies.
The current version of the standard is OHSAS 18001:2007. This supersedes OHSAS 18001:1999, which was phased out in July 2009.
Despite not being an ISO standard, OHSAS 18001 has been designed to be compatible with the ISO 9001 (Quality) and ISO 14001 (Environmental) standards, thus helping organisations to achieve an integrated management strategy.
The OHSAS 18001 standard specifies a number of key criterion for an organisation to demonstrate and includes:
Planning for hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control
Structure and responsibility
Training, awareness and competence
Consultation and communication
Operational control
Emergency preparedness and response
Performance measuring, monitoring and improvement
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To receive your fixed price OHSAS 18001 quotation, please use the Online Quotation Form or call 0800 404 7007.
See how other companies have found the OHSAS certification process in our Case Studies section.
