OHSAS 18001

The BS OHSAS 18001:2007 standard is widely accepted as the definitive specification for the management of occupational health and safety within an organisation.  The voluntary standard provides a framework for the identification of workplace hazards and establishes the management system structures required for effective control of health and safety risks, accident prevention and legal compliance.

What is the benefit?

Employees are a company’s most valuable asset. They deserve to practice their profession in a safe working environment.  A robust safety management system demonstrates an organisation’s commitment to the health and safety of its employees and its desire to improve business performance.

The BS OHSAS 18001 standard acknowledges today’s increasing concerns for legal compliance, employee safety and occupational health. It provides the basis for managing these issues in a structured, concise and cost-effective manner. Adhering to the standard will minimise regulatory impact on business operations and the risk of reputational damage.

Why CRA?

CRA’s behaviour based approach to BS OHSAS 18001 implementation emphasises the importance of sustained and consistent health and safety management of daily workplace activities. Our approach provides the foundation for continuous improvement of an organisation’s safety performance by engaging the workforce as a whole in the identification and modification of unsafe behaviour.

CRA’s highly qualified health and safety specialists have extensive knowledge of all aspects of occupational health and safety gained in a diverse range of industrial and commercial sectors including oil and gas, aerospace, chemical manufacturing, food and drink, property development, and financial services.  In addition, our consultants frequently liaise with the regulatory authorities allowing us to provide professional, informed guidance to our clients regarding their options for implementing and achieving certification to the BS OHSAS 18001:2007 standard.

For additional information on how CRA could help you, please contact David Gill on dgill@cra.co.uk or 0115 965 6700.