What are BS 8800 and OHSAS 18001?
The two standards are both intended to establish auditable standards for
implementing, maintaining, and continually improving a Health and Safety
Management System. Both standards are intended to be compatible with ISO
14001. OHSAS 18001 is almost identical to ISO 14001 in its auditable
elements. Neither standard is currently recognized by the International
Organization for Standardization, and thus, no US Accrediting Bodies govern
auditing or certification to these standards. Nonetheless, the
standards are internationally recognized and well-respected. Many
industries have already merged health and safety with their environmental
management systems or are beginning to. Conformance auditing and
certification to these recognized management systems, by a third party
accrediting body, assures credibility of the programs and periodic evaluation to
ensure maintenance and continued improvement. AWM employs the same processes
and quality assurance processes for BS 8800 and OHSAS 18001 as it does for its
highly successful ISO 14001 Registration Program.
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