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OHSAS 18001 implementation and auditing

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OHSAS 18001 implementation and auditing

I need to discuss areas that needs to be audited and frequency of audits. How to start implementing OH&SMS.
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Step-by-step implementation for smaller companies.

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Strahinja Stojanovic Mar 28, 2016

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OHSAS 18001 requires that the whole OH&SMS (Occupational Health and Safety System) is audited within planned arrangements to ensure its compliance with the OHSAS 18001. Some areas or parts of the system can be audited more frequently if they have more risks and if they had more nonconformities during previous audits or operation. For more information, see:
- How to perform internal audits in OHSAS 18001 https://advisera.com/18001academy/blog/2015/09/23/how-to-perform-internal-audits-in-ohsas-18001/
- Why you should perform effective internal audits in OHSAS 18001 https://advisera.com/18001academy/blog/2015/07/15/why-you-should-perform-effective-internal-audits-in-ohsas-18001/

Implementation of the OHSAS 18001 should be perceived as a project, meaning that you need to determine what needs to be done, who will do it, what are the deadlines and what resources are needed. In this way you will avoid missing anything out and you w ill be able to distribute the responsibilities for the implementation across the organization. For more information, see:
- 12 Steps for implementation and certification against OHSAS 18001 https://advisera.com/18001academy/blog/2015/11/04/12-steps-for-implementation-and-certification-against-ohsas-18001/

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Alaa Alsaidi Mar 29, 2016

Thank you so much, if possible I would kindly ask you to provide a template of internal audits schedule

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Strahinja Stojanovic Mar 29, 2016

You can find free preview of the internal audits schedule (internal audit program according to the standard's terminology) here https://advisera.com/18001academy/documentation/annual-program-of-internal-audits/

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