OHSAS 18001 – Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series
Most of the leading companies in the world adopt OHSAS 18001 – Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. It is essential to maintain their health and safety management principles and also to uphold reputation on the global scene. Companies with these systems have the necessary marketing edge and it helps them to stay in front when it comes to employee protection.
Your company's firm commitment to protect the health and safety of your employees is a distinguishing factor in a competitive market. A certified Occupational Health and Safety Management System demonstrates your determination to safeguard your employees and the environment from harmful incidents.
An OHSAS 18001 implementation proves that your management system has been measured against a best-practice standard and found compliant.
What are the benefits of OHSAS 18001 registration?
Customer satisfaction
Through delivery of products that consistently meet customer requirements whilst safeguarding their health and property.
Reduced operating costs
By decreasing down-time through incidents and ill health and reducing costs associated with legal fees and compensation.
Improved stakeholder relationships
By safeguarding the health and property of staff, customers and suppliers.
Legal compliance
By understanding how statutory and regulatory requirements impact the organization and its customers.
Improved risk management
Through clear identification of potential incidents and implementation of controls and measures.
Proven business credentials
Through independent verification against recognized standards.
Ability to win more business
Particularly where procurement specifications require certification as a condition to supply.
How it works
TOV America Process
TOV has a unique approach to certification which complies with the requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems.
Enquiry & quote
Tell us about your organisation, scope and sites. We send a clear, fixed quotation.
Application review
We confirm scope, competence and audit time, then agree the audit programme with you.
Stage 1 audit
Documentation review and readiness check of your management system.
Stage 2 audit
On-site audit of how the system is implemented and how effective it is.
Certification decision
An independent reviewer decides on certification and your certificate is issued.
Surveillance audits
Annual audits confirm the system is maintained and keeps improving.
Recertification
A full re-audit in year three renews the certificate for another cycle.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Should I move to ISO 45001?+
Yes. ISO 45001 supersedes OHSAS 18001, and organizations certified to OHSAS 18001 need to migrate to ISO 45001 to keep a valid certification.
How long is the certificate valid?+
A management-system certificate is valid for three years, with annual surveillance audits to keep it active and a recertification audit before it expires.
How long does certification take?+
It depends on size and readiness. Once your system is implemented, the Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits and the certification decision typically take a few weeks.
Can several standards be audited together?+
Yes. Standards built on the common Annex SL structure, such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, can be audited together in an integrated audit.
How can my customers verify my certificate?+
Anyone can confirm a certificate with our online certificate search using the company name or certificate number.
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