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OHSAS 18001 CERTIFICATION
NEED OF OHSAS 18001:2007 CERTIFICATION (OHSAS)
Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series (OHSAS) 18001 is an international standard giving requirements related to health and safety management systems in order to enable an organization to control its risks and improve OHSAS performance. It promotes a safety and healthy working environment and provides the vehicle for companies to meet their health and safety obligations in an efficient manner. Certification to OHSAS 18001 increases your reputation for safety and occupational health, demonstrates your legal and regulatory compliance, and potentially reduces the number of accidents, downtime and associated cost to your organization.
BENEFITS OF OHSAS 18001:2007 CERTIFICATION
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Cost savings - It helps to optimise operations and therefore improve the bottom line and save cost
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Environmental benefits - It helps to reduce negative impacts on the environment and safety
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Enhanced customer satisfaction - It help to increase sales, improve quality and enhance customer satisfaction
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Access to new markets - It Helps prevent trade barriers and open up global markets
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Increased market share - International Standards help increase productivity and competitive advantage
BENEFITS OF OHSAS/SS506 CERTIFICATION TO YOUR ORGANIZATION
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Eliminates or minimizes risk to employees
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Contributes in a healthier and safer working environment
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Demonstrates confidence in your organization
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Reduces downtime risks through on-site accidents
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Implements, maintains and continually improves an OHS Management System
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Ensures legislative and regulatory compliance
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Reduces the likelihood of prosecutions and fines
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Greater involvement in environmental safety from employees
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Increases stakeholder confidence with an internationally acknowledged standard
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Promotes new effective procedures and processes
BENEFITS OF OHSAS/SS506 CERTIFICATION TO YOUR CUSTOMERS
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Improves the reputation
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Demonstrates commitment to stakeholders
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Improves health and safety management system
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Independent audit demonstrates commitment to safety
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Cost savings for rework, damages and waste
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