Accreditation for Occupational Health and Safety Management System

Accreditation for occupational health and safety management systems refers to the process of evaluating and certifying that an organization has a management system in place to ensure the health and safety of its employees. Occupational health and safety management systems are designed to minimize the risk of accidents and injuries in the workplace, and to ensure that employees are protected from hazards and risks.

To obtain accreditation for an occupational health and safety management system, an organization must typically demonstrate that it has the necessary policies, processes, and procedures in place to ensure the health and safety of its employees. This may include demonstrating that the organization has appropriate staffing levels, that it follows established best practices and guidelines, and that it has systems in place to monitor and improve the health and safety of its employees.

There are several different accreditation standards that may be applicable to occupational health and safety management systems, depending on the specific type of organization and the industry in which it operates. For example, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has developed a standard for occupational health and safety management, ISO 45001, which provides guidance on the principles and processes for managing occupational health and safety effectively.

Obtaining accreditation for an occupational health and safety management system can be beneficial for several reasons. It can help to demonstrate the organization's competence and credibility to regulatory bodies, customers, and other stakeholders, and may be required in order to qualify for certain contracts or business opportunities. Accreditation can also help to improve the health and safety of the organization's employees, and may help to increase employee satisfaction and trust in the organization's brand.

Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems certification is provided by certification bodies to organizations who have demonstrated that they have implemented a system for the occupational health & safety.

U.S. Accreditation offers accreditation for occupational health and safety management systems conforming to ISO 45001. (Existing accreditations for ANSI/AIHA Z10, BS OHSAS 18001, and/or CSA Z1000 are being migrated to ISO 45001.)

OHSMS is a framework that allows an organization to consistently identify and control its health and safety risks, reduce the potential for accidents, help achieve compliance with health and safety legislation and continually improve its performance.

A Certification Body applying for OHSMS as per ISO 45001:2018 and OHSAS 18001 accreditation must conform to ISO/IEC 17021-1, ISO 17021-10, and UAF:CAB: OHSAS and other additional International requirements as detailed in Specific Requirements for Accreditation for OHSMS Scheme.

Certification Bodies interested to apply for an Accreditation scheme for OHSMS and OHSAS can send an email at [email protected]