IMS for OHSAS

The introduction of Occupational health and safety (OH&S) management into the existing overall management system should be considered within a general management system model that incorporates the following principles:

a) Principle 1 Commitment and Policy - An organization should define its OH&S policy and ensure commitment to its OH&S management systems.


b) Principle 2 Planning - An organization should plan to fulfil its OH&S policy, objectives and targets.


c) Principle 3 Implementation and Operation
For effective implementation, an organization should develop the capabilities and support mechanism necessary to achieve its OH&S policy, objectives and targets.

d) Principle 4 Measurement and Evaluation
An organization should measure, monitor and evaluate its OH&S performance and take preventive and corrective action.


e) Principle 5 Management Review - An organization should regularly review and continually improve its OH&S management system, with the objective of improving its OH&S performance.

source - IS: 18001