OHSAS 1801

Question 1

Explain OHSAS

Answer 1

OHSAS 18001 is a management system standard published by the British Standards Institute (BSI). The standard is designed to be compatible with the international standards for quality management (ISO 9001) and environmental management (ISO 14001).

Question 2

Components of OHSAS

Answer 2

Policy (Plan)
Planning

Implementation and operation ( DO )

Checking and corrective action (CHECK)

Management review (ACT)
Continual improvement

Question 3

Three Key questions during that need answering during planning phase of OHSAS

Answer 3

Where is the organization at the moment in terms of the management of health and safety

Where does it want to be

How does it get there

Question 4

OHSAS The health and safety planning process comprises of 3 sections

Answer 4

Correct information about existing situation
Suitable benchmarks against which to make comparisons
Competent people to carry out the analysis and make judgements

Question 5

Policy of OHSAS 18001

Answer 5

Clearly communicated the organizations health and safety values
Demonstrate the commitment of the org top management
Objectives

Question 6

Planning stage of OHSAS 18001

Answer 6

Hazards are identified

Risk assessments are carried out

Risk controls are determined

Question 7

What’s the system of management review for OHSAS 18001

Answer 7

Suitable - appropriate for the organisation’s risk profile?

Adequate - addressing the organisation’s health and safety objectives?

Effective - accomplishing the desired results?