is an international standard which provides a framework to identify, control and decrease the risks associated with health and safety within the workplace. Implementing the standard will send a clear signal to your stakeholders that you view employee’s health and safety as a priority within your organization.

An increasing number of organizations are completing OHSAS 18001 certification as employers are under increasing pressure to ensure that a rigorous health and safety policy is in place which protects employees against possible occupational risks and reduces the likelihood of accidents in the workplace. By planning ahead an organization can also identify health and safety risks and conform to health and safety legislation.

OHSAS 18001 Accreditation

Certification Europe is an accredited certification body which provides International Organization for Standardization (ISO) management system certification and inspection services to organizations globally. We hold OHSAS 18001:2007 accreditation with both the Irish National Accreditation Bureau (INAB) and United Kingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS).

Accreditation is the process by which a certification body is recognized to offer certification services. In order to become accredited, Certification Europe is required to implement ISO 17021 which is a set of requirements for certification bodies providing auditing and certification of management systems. Certification Europe is audited annually by our accreditation bodies to ensure our services meet the exact requirements of the relevant accreditation standards.

What industries implement OHSAS 18001:2007?

OHSAS 18001 is implemented by a wide variety of industries. The Health and Safety standard can benefit any organizations that choose to implement it. If you have a workforce of 5 or 500 then OHSAS 18001 will benefit you immediately. The purpose of the management system is to put the focus on the employees and ensure best practices are being implemented. Effectively implementing the standard results in a safer working environment for your workforce, plus reduce risk and liability exposure on the organization.

Benefits of implementing OHSAS 18001:2007:

• Improves efficiency and reduce accident and production time loss
• Potential cost savings- workers compensation, manufacturing disruptions
• Demonstrate commitment to the protection of staff, property and plant
• Demonstrate legal compliance
• Allows standardization within companies with multiple operation sites
• Systematically plan, control, and monitor operations through operational controls
• Enhance reputation for safety and occupational health

• Reduce insurance premiums
• Becomes integral part of a sustainable strategy
• Encourage more effective internal and external communication
• Increased employee awareness and involvement
• Improve safety culture
• Positive image with customers and stakeholders