To Entrepreneurs is required particular attention to the law related to occupational health and safety in order to prevent accidents and to protect them.

This requirement is monitored by institutions of inspection of workplaces, local authorities and professional associations.

Ensuring security is one of the most important tasks within an organization.

The main certification schemes of the occupational health and safety are:

Occupational Health and Safety Management – BS OHSAS 18001

Summary: The international standard BS OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series) systematizes activities concerning occupational health and safety. Similar to quality management systems OHSAS requires continual improvement of the occupational safety management. This certification gives company security that they fulfill the requirements laid out by trade associations and safety agencies. It shall support organisations fulfilling their commitments regarding occupational health and safety in an efficient way.

Target of the standard: Reducing the possible risks concerning occupational health and safety for employees, customers and the public.

For whom?: For every company no regardless of size or industry-sector

Benefits:

  • Fulfillment of legal and official obligations regarding occupational health and safety
  • Increase of the employees’ safety awareness
  • Reduction of downtimes and interruptions of production
  • Prevention of financial „surprises“ within occupational safety due to proactive inclusion of the occupational safety into the top management
  • Additional confidence by customers, partners and the public.