BS OHSAS 18001:2007

This standard promotes a safe and healthy working environment by providing a framework that allows an organisation to consistently identify and control its health and safety risks, reduce the potential for accidents, aid legislative compliance and improve overall performance.

Amongst other features this standard provides a systematic approach to risk assessment and risk control, planning for hazard identification, operational control and staff training and awareness. The standard can be adopted by any organisation wishing to implement a formal procedure to reduce the risks associated with health and safety in the working environment for its staff, clients and members of the general public. The resulting business benefits include a safer working environment with the potential for less frequent accidents, improved customer perception, demonstration of legal and regulatory compliance and access to new markets.