OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Training Course

OHS Management System Features
• Voluntary management system
• Integration with business processes
• Hazard identification, assessment and control
• Universal applicability

Purpose of Management Systems
• Identify regulatory requirements
• Identify hazards and risks
• Manage risks
• Establish a policy and objectives
• Monitor performance

Successful OHS Management System Elements
• Occupational health and safety policy
• Planning
• Implementation and operation
• Checking and corrective action
• Management review

Benefits of OHSAS 18001
• Improved corporate image and credibility
• Adoption of international best practices
• Employee health and well-being
• Minimisation of employer liability
• Legislative awareness and compliance
• Reduced accident/incident rates
• Increased employee motivation

Elements of OHS Management System Audits
• Occupational health and safety planning
• Consultation and communication
• Risk and hazard management
• Incident reporting and investigation
• Emergency management
• First aid
• Occupational health and safety induction and training
• Contractor occupational health and safety management
• Occupational health and safety purchasing

Components of OHS Management System Audit Methodology
• Scope of internal audits
• Definition of internal audit findings
• Opening meeting requirements
• Audit process requirements
• Closing meeting requirements
• Audit report requirements

Organisation-Level OHS Management System Audits
• Engagement of independent auditor
• Consultation with relevant stakeholders
• Reporting of audit results

OHSAS 18001 Challenges
• Legislation
• Organisational culture
• Team work
• Executive management support
• Organisational structure