OHSAS
OHSAS stands for Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series, a framework of international standards for managing occupational health and safety within organizations. OHSAS standards specify requirements for an occupational health and safety management system (OHSMS) that enables an organization to systematically identify hazards, assess and control risks, comply with legal requirements, and improve overall safety performance. Certification to the standard demonstrates to stakeholders that the organization has a structured approach to safety management.
History and development: The series was developed by the OHSAS Project Group, a collaborative effort among
Relation to ISO 45001: In 2018 ISO published ISO 45001, a new international standard for OHS management
Certification and implementation: Certification bodies audit against OHSAS 18001; ongoing surveillance audits maintain certification. Key elements