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The implementation of OHSAS 18001 made simple

Course Background

 Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series 18001 (OHSAS 18001) was developed in response to demand for a single, universally applicable and externally verifiable system for the management of health and safety in the workplace. Published in April 1999 by the British Standards Institute, it is not a formal standard as such, but an auditable protocol, against which an organisation's safety management system can be assessed by a third party.

Participants This two days workshop is designed for delegates who are, or will be responsible for developing OH&S management systems, applying policy control either from the basis of an existing Quality / Environmental Management System or as a completely new programme. It will ensure that delegates understand their responsibility and give them the necessary skills to introduce an effective OH&S management system in their workplace.
Work Design The workshop will consist of information sharing with overheads & course notes, practical assignments and a case study for general discussion. The course comprises four workshops.

Objectives

At the end of this course participants will be able to:

  • Understand legislative requirements for safety management systems (SMS).
  • Design and plan the implementation of an OH&S management system to comply with OHSAS 18001.
  • Introduce an OH&S policy together with an effective training programme.
  • Devise and introduce complementary documentation systems.
  • Plan and report OH&S audits using the OHSAS 18001 and performance monitoring.

Topics
  • Background to OHSAS.
  • OHSAS Standard and clauses requirements.
    • Health and Safety Policy.
    • Hazard identification.
    • Risk assessment.
    • Management structure.
    • Documentation requirements.
    • Emergency preparedness.
    • Prevention and corrective actions.
    • Internal auditing and Management review requirements.
  • Planning of implementation of OH&S management system.
  • Requirements of local OH&S regulations, codes of practices.
Pre work None
Pre-
requisites
 Previous experience / knowledge of management systems would be an advantage.
Assessment No assessment
Award Certificate of Attendance
Duration 2 days
Contact

SGS (Mauritius) Ltd
SGS House
Valentina Phoenix
Mauritius

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