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In the OHSAS 18001:2007 standard (Requirements for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems)is
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The requirements are:

4.1 General requirements

Defines the OHSMS and the scope of the OHSMS within the organization

4.2 OH&S Policy

Creation of an OH&S policy

4.3.1 Hazard identification, Risk Assessment and Determining Controls

Procedure for the on-going identification of hazards, assessments of risks and determination of the
necessary controls.

4.3.2 Legal and Other Requirements

Procedure for describing how legal information is identified and accessed.

4.3.3 Objectives and Programs

Outlines the importance of a process to manage OH&S programs with objectives & targets which are
consistent with the policy determined in Sec 4.2.

4.4.1 Resources, Roles, Responsibility, Accountability and Authority

Top management needs to take ultimate responsibility for health and safety. This requirement defines
relevant management, accountability, structure, roles, responsibilities, authorities and includes the
appointment of an OH&S management representative

4.4.2 Competence, Training, and Awareness

Ensures that persons performing tasks are competent and trained to do them

4.4.3 Communication, Participation and Consultation

Outlines required procedures for internal & external communications.

4.4.4 Documentation
OHSMS documentation requirements in electronic or paper form

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4.4.5 Control of Documents

Explains the requirement to control documents so that current versions are distributed and available at
points of use and obsolete versions are removed from the system.

4.4.6 Operational Control

Identifies critical functions associated with the identified hazards where controls are necessary.

4.4.7 Emergency Preparedness and Response

Process required for identifying & responding to emergencies.

4.5.1 Performance Measurement and Monitoring

Measures data for action and describes the plan to monitor and measure OH&S performance on a regular
basis.

4.5.2 Evaluation of Compliance

Procedure(s) required for scheduled evaluations of compliance. The organization will need to keep records
of these periodic evaluations.

4.5.3 Incident Investigation, Non-conformances, Corrective & Preventive Action

Procedures for investigating incidents and acting on health and safety non-conformances. Corrective and
Preventive actions must be taken.

4.5.4 Control of Records

Records necessary to demonstrate conformity to the requirements of the OHSMS must be controlled

4.5.5 Internal Audit

Procedure to conduct the audits of the OHSMS at planned intervals to ensure that the system complies
with planned arrangements.

4.6 Management Review

Top Management must review of the OHSMS at planned intervals to ensure that the system continues to
be suitable, adequate and effective.

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