How detailed should your occupational health & safety policy be?
One of the mandatory elements of OHSAS 18001 is establishing an OH&S (operational health and safety) policy. Given that this...
One of the mandatory elements of OHSAS 18001 is establishing an OH&S (operational health and safety) policy. Given that this is a central part of any OH&SMS (Operational Health and Safety Management System), it may...
Case study: Implementing OHSAS 18001 in the restaurant business
The restaurant business is a sector of huge turnover, employment, and public use on a world-wide scale, ranging from the...
The restaurant business is a sector of huge turnover, employment, and public use on a world-wide scale, ranging from the local café to massive fast food chains and super restaurants seen in major resort cities...
Where does health & safety management fit into your organization?
Many modern organizations rightly value employee safety and well-being. Generally, this is reflected in the establishment and operation of an...
Many modern organizations rightly value employee safety and well-being. Generally, this is reflected in the establishment and operation of an OH&SMS (Operational Health and Safety Management System), often certified to OHSAS 18001. Along with ISO 9001...
What to look for when hiring an occupational health & safety professional
Hiring an OH&S (operational health and safety) manager is a serious undertaking for any business, and one that’s critical that...
Hiring an OH&S (operational health and safety) manager is a serious undertaking for any business, and one that’s critical that you get right the first time if possible. If you have an OH&SMS (Operational Health...
To what extent should management be involved in your OH&SMS?
The OHSAS 18001 standard requires management input at various stages in the lifecycle of an organization’s OH&SMS (Operational Health and...
The OHSAS 18001 standard requires management input at various stages in the lifecycle of an organization’s OH&SMS (Operational Health and Safety Management System). Previously, in the article How to demonstrate leadership according to ISO/DIS 45001,...
OHSAS 18001 case study: Implementing an OH&SMS in a warehousing business
The warehousing and fulfillment business worldwide is flourishing like never before with the increase in e-commerce and internet purchasing. Companies...
The warehousing and fulfillment business worldwide is flourishing like never before with the increase in e-commerce and internet purchasing. Companies like Amazon and Apple have perfected the fulfillment process on a huge scale given the...