Occupational Health & Safety - OHSAS 18001

ISO 45001: 2018/ OHSAS 18001 is the internationally recognized standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management System. The standard specifies the requirements for the best practices of the management system for occupational health and safety at the workplace to ensure a safe environment for your employees, your operations and your customers.

Developed in response to worldwide demand for a uniformed standard for assessment and certification, the requirements of the ISO 45001/ OHSAS 18001 standard is designed to control occupational health and safety risks in the workplace.

With the health and safety best practices implemented in accordance to this high global standard, the company is able to manage the occupational health and safety risks and improve the safety standards on the site for the employees, customers, contractors, suppliers, temporary staff, and other incidental personnel at the workplace.

With the stringent requirements and regulations of this health and safety standard, people at the workplace will be protected from incurring work related injuries and illnesses.

However, the success of the implementation of the health and safety system will require whole hearted commitment from the whole organization, especially the top management.

The Malaysian Standard on Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems is based on International Labour Organisation’s standard OSH MS 2001. As such, the requirements of this standard are equivalent to ISO 45001/ OHSAS 18001, hence, auditing and certification in accordance to this standard can be carried out simultaneously, earning you international recognition and evidence of compliance to the international standard as well.

The benefits of ISO 45001 / OHSAS 18001 include:

• Safe and conducive working environment in your whole organization

• Safety hazards will be identified and controls put into place to manage them

• Workplace health and safety will be given utmost priority, reducing work related accidents and illnesses, and reducing downtime

• Safer working environment and a caring employer will lead to increased staff morale

• The credibility of the company will increase customer and supplier confidence