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OHSAS 18001 Overview and Benefits

The document provides an overview of OHSAS 18001, an internationally recognized occupational health and safety management system standard. It defines key terms like health, safety, and accidents. It also outlines the requirements and framework of an OHSAS-compliant system, including elements like policy, planning, implementation, checking, and management review. The benefits of OHSAS 18001 certification are a planned approach to health and safety, improved awareness and performance, and reduced risks and costs associated with accidents.

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OHSAS 18001 Overview and Benefits

The document provides an overview of OHSAS 18001, an internationally recognized occupational health and safety management system standard. It defines key terms like health, safety, and accidents. It also outlines the requirements and framework of an OHSAS-compliant system, including elements like policy, planning, implementation, checking, and management review. The benefits of OHSAS 18001 certification are a planned approach to health and safety, improved awareness and performance, and reduced risks and costs associated with accidents.

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TM No: 9909

<< your company >> Issue No: 1

Welcome to All

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Course Objectives

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OHSAS Awareness
Why SA 8000

OHSAS 18001

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Health – The condition of body or mind

Safety – Not being exposed to danger or risks. I.e prevention of


accidents which results personal injury and property damage.

OHSAS Deals with Health & Safety related Issues

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Definition for Accident


Accident is an unplanned, unforeseen, undesired,
non-value added, interrupting activity which may or
may not result in personal injury / property damages.

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CAUSEWISE ANALYSIS FOR ACCIDENT

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Types of Accident
 Striking against hard or sharp objects
 Struck by falling objects or moving objects
 Getting caught in between moving objects
 Falling on same level
 Falling to different level
 Exposure or contact with extreme temperature resulting tact with
burns or frost bite
 Making contact with electric current
 Breathing swallowing poisonous gases,liquid or solids

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Presence of Bolt & nuts in the Floor


Oil storage in barrels without containment

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Fire extinguisher way blocked

Absence of Rubber Mat

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Spillage of Paints (Hazardous)


Damaged plug points

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Absence of PPE’s Works carried out without PPE’s

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No First Aid box but display of members


Working materials kept unsafe

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Causes of Unsafe Actions
 Lack of Knowledge or Skill
 Does not recognize hazards
 Does not know the job
 Does not have previous experience
 Not been instructed properly
 Improper Attitudes
 Refuses to follow instruction
 Disregard safety Rules
 Is careless
 Physical Situation
 Poor eyesight
 Poor hearing frequently ill
 Poor Memory
 Unable to learn
 Lacks coordination
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Effects of Accidents-at Operator Level


 Pain / loss of part of body which can’t be shared
 Loss of Pay and medical expenses
 Loss of experience and knowledge of injured
 Undue strain to family and others
 Loss of society status for injured.

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Health Related Issues


• Many workers are exposed to high concentrations of toxic
agents, dust, emissions, noise,etc..

• These leads to diseases such as Lung cancer, Asthma,


Leukaemia, Hearing impaired, Hyper tensions, etc..

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MANAGEMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL /WORK RELATED HEALTH


PROBLEMS
• Occupational health programme should be designed for all work-
places.

• Prevention, promotion , treatment, and rehabilitation , all have an


important role in the management of occupational disease.

• A combination of ambient monitoring, biological monitoring and


health assessment of the workers to be introduced.

Blood, urine
Air quality,
test, etc..
dust levels,
noise levels
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Need for OH&S


By failing to secure adequate health and safety standards, there is a
chance of running the risk of :
 Accidents and ill-health occurring to employees together with
their associated costs

 Accidents occurring to third parties such as members of the


public or employees of other employers, perhaps resulting in
the loss of goodwill or contracts

 Civil claims for negligence

 Increased insurance premiums


 Enforcement action by health and safety inspectors
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What is OHSAS 18001?


OHSAS 18001 is Standard specification for Occupational Health
and Safety Management Systems .

OHSAS means Occupational Health, Safety Assessment Series

It is a single, universally applicable & externally verifiable system for


the management of health and safety in the work place.

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Why OHSAS 18001 Specification?


Health & Safety is one of the most important aspects of an
organizations smooth & effective functioning.

Good health & Safety performance ensures an accident free


industrial environment.

Companies which desires a formal Health and Safety systems


which are assessed by the Third Party will need OH&S

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Environment, Health & Safety Management


ISO 14001 Elements OHSAS 18001 Elements
1 Scope 1 Scope
2 Reference 2 Normative Reference

3 Definitions 3 Terminology

4 Environmental Management System 4 OH&S Management System Requirement


Requirements
4.1 General Requirements 4.1 General Requirements

4.2 Environment Policy 4.2 OH&S Policy

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ISO 14001 Elements OHSAS 18001 Elements


4.3 Planning 4.3 Planning
4.3.1 Environment Aspects 4.3.1 Plannnig for hazard identification, Risk
assessment & Risk Control
4.3.2 Legal & Other Requirements 4.3.2 Legal & Other Requirements

4.3.3 Objectives & Targets 4.3.3 Objectives

4.3.4 Environment Management Programme 4.3.4 OH&S Management Programme

4.4 Implementation & Operation 4.4 Implementation & Operation

4.4.1 Structure & Responsibility 4.4.1 Structure & Responsibility

4.4.2 Training,Awareness & Competences 4.4.2 Training,Awareness & Competences


4.4.3 Communication 4.4.3 Consultation & Communication

4.4.4 EMS Documentation 4.4.4 Documentation

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ISO 14001 Elements OHSAS 18001 Elements
4.4.5 Document Control 4.4.5 Document & Data Control

4.4.6 Operation Control 4.4.6 Operation Control


4.4.7 Emergency preparedness & response 4.4.7 Emergency preparedness & response

4.5 Checking & CA 4.5 Checking & CA

4.5.1 Monitoring &Measurement 4.5.1 Performance Measurement & Monitoring

4.5.2 Nonconformance's and CA & PA 4.5.2 Accidents, Incidents, Nonconformance's


and CA & PA

4.5.3 Records 4.5.3 Records & Records Management


4.5.4 EMS Audit 4.5.4 Audit

4.6 Management Review 4.6 Management Review

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Benefits of OHSAS 18001 certifications


• Planned and Documented approach to health and safety
• Clear OH&S management structure defining areas of
responsibility
• Increased awareness and knowledge of health and safety
• Provision of healthier and safer working environment
• Improved Business Performance
• Reduced risks of accidents & occupational ill health
• Reduction in lost time through employee illness and injury
• Regular checking of the regulations ensures that you are
working to the latest version

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THANK YOU

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