Course Overview
"BS OHSAS 18001:2007 Requirements" competency-based 2-day course helps participants gain a better understanding of the "best practices" for occupational health and safety (OHSAS). To provide students with the appropriate background, the course covers the basics of an occupational health and safety management system (OHSMS), the process approach, and management system documentation. The course explains each requirement in BS OHSAS 18001:2007 and provides participants with the tools to objectively evaluate the applicability of the requirements in their industry. The course also explains the applicability of OHSAS 18002:2008 and how this document can assist with the development of an OHSMS. The course will present many of the theories, practices, and knowledge to prepare for the implementation and operation of an OHSMS. This course covers the RABQSA TPECS OH - Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Competency Unit whose outcomes are certified by RABQSA. Attendees successfully completing this course receive a Certificate of Attainment for this RABQSA Competency Unit.

Who Should Attend ?

- Any individual requiring a working knowledge and understanding of BS OHSAS 18001
- Health and Safety Professionals/ Consultants
- Presidents/Vice Presidents/CEOs
- ISO Coordinators/Management Representatives
- Engineers
- Supervisors
- Laboratory quality professionals
- Accredited auditors requiring the competency to audit Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

What Will You Learn ?

- Understand the basic concepts of BS OHSAS 18001:2007
- Understand the terminology of OH&S management systems
- Explore the intent and interpretation of the individual clauses of BS OHSAS 18001:2007
- Gain a basic understanding of how an OH&S management system can be integrated into existing environmental management systems
- Understand the process approach
- Auditing to requirements

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for this course.