BS OHSAS 18001:2007 is an international standard that sets the fundamental principles for the implementation of an Occupational Health & Safety Management System that can be incorporated into all businesses irrespective of their size or nature of operations. The benefits of implementing a BS OHSAS 18001:2007 management system can be summarized in the following non-exhaustive list:
- Improvement of company social responsibility profile
- Establishment of a system that identifies and controls all workplace risks
- Integration of workplace health & safety in the business operation
- Establishment of a safe working culture
- Legal Conformance
- Reduction of a crisis risk
- Reduction of absenteeism
- Reduction of Insurance Costs