
OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Standard is an international standard that creates the infrastructure for the identification, control and reduction of risks related to health and safety in the workplace. The use of the standard in businesses is an indicator that reflects employees and customers that the company considers the health and safety of its employees as a priority. This standard, which has become increasingly important in recent years, not only reduces the possibility of accidents in the workplace, but also protects employees against possible business risks.
OHSAS 18001 Benefits:
Improving corporate image and credibility in the eyes of employees, customers, auditors and the public
Adoption of international best practice on risk management
Ensuring employees, suppliers and public health
Minimizing the employer's liability through proactive methods
Ensuring legal awareness and compliance
Reducing accident and incident rates by eliminating work accidents
Improving the incident investigation process
Increasing employee motivation through safer workplace conditions and engagement
The OHSAS 18001 Standard is applied by many different sectors.
Certification Process:
Stage 1: In the initial stage, it is determined whether the mandatory requirements of the standard can be met and the management's ability to move on to the second stage.
Stage 2: In this stage, the effectiveness of the system and whether the management system is in place and functional are determined.
Stage 3: The findings in the first and second stages are emphasized and corrective actions are reviewed.
Stage 4: The files of the institution are evaluated by an independent and impartial body, and a certification decision is made.
Stage 5: Certification