OH&S Standards

Related International Standards

HSE-MS (Health, Safety and Environment Management system) Standard

Is System Designed, Implemented and Works to Control of Significant Environmental aspects and OHS Risks and Regulatory Compliance.

OHSAS (Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series) 18000 Series

The OHSAS 18000 series is the emerging standard set occupational safety and health. It consists of two publications, as follows:

OHSAS 18001

This is the "Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Specification". It was developed in response to urgent demand for a recognized standard against which occupational safety management systems can be assessed. It is compatible with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.

It covers issues such as planning for hazard identification, risk assessment/control, OHS management, awareness and competence, training, communication, emergency preparedness and response, performance measuring and improvement

OHSAS 18002

This provides guidelines for the implementation of OHSAS 18001. It explains the requirements of this and how to work towards implementation/registration.

Now, OHSAS 18003 which is about Criteria for auditors of OH&S Management Systems is added to OHSAS 18000 Series.

BS (British Standard) 8800

BS 8800 is a guide to occupational health and safety management systems and is an excellent first step in helping companies to establish and maintain an environment that is good for both staff and business.

ISO 14000

The ISO 14000 family addresses various aspects of environmental management. The very first two standards, ISO 14001:2004 and ISO 14004:2004 deal with environmental management systems (EMS). ISO 14001:2004 provides the requirements for an EMS and ISO 14004:2004 gives general EMS guidelines.