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Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Management Systems

"A management system is the framework of processes and procedures used to ensure that an organisation can fulfill all tasks required to achieve its objectives." (Wikipedia)

OHSAS 18001

The OHSAS 18001 standard is internationally accepted as a method of assessing and auditing occupational health and safety management systems. Developed by leading trade and international standards bodies, it provides a framework for organisations to instigate proper and effective management of health & safety in the workplace. (www.acsregistrars.com)

ISO 9001

The ISO 9001 is a basic quality management system that can be used in industries of any size, anywhere in the world. Registration to ISO 9001 (or other quality/management standards) provides objective proof that a business has implemented an effective quality management system, and that it satisfies all of the requirements of the applicable standard. (www.acsregistrars.com)

ISO 14001

ISO 14001 was developed to provide a management system to help organisations reduce their environmental impact. The standard provides the framework for organisations to demonstrate their commitment to the environmental by:

  • Reducing harmful effects on the environment
  • Providing evidence of continual improvement of Environmental Management (www.acsregistrars.com)

Legal Compliance

In accordance with the ISO and OHSAS standards, an organisation must identify and have access to the applicable legal and other requirements to which the organisation subscribes and must ensure that all applicable legal requirements are taken into account in establishing, implementing and maintaining its management systems.
(ISO 14001:2004, pg 5 / OHSAS 18001:2007, pg 7)