Dear all friends,
I am seeking the assistance of all my seniors and friends to guide me on how to implement OSHAS 18001 and EMS 14001. These standards relate to industrial safety and the environment. I would like to know the steps that need to be fulfilled to achieve this and how much time it will take. Your guidance would be highly appreciated.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Thanks & Regards,
Yash Vyas
From India, Pune
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3I am seeking the assistance of all my seniors and friends to guide me on how to implement OSHAS 18001 and EMS 14001. These standards relate to industrial safety and the environment. I would like to know the steps that need to be fulfilled to achieve this and how much time it will take. Your guidance would be highly appreciated.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Thanks & Regards,
Yash Vyas
From India, Pune
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Hi Yash,
For implementing the OHSAS 18001 and EMS 14001, you need to prepare various documents. First, you must have both standards. Second, prepare an Integrated Manual for both standards, or if you prefer, two separate manuals for each standard. Then, you need to prepare the procedures, formats, and work instructions.
If you have experience in this field, that's great. Otherwise, consider hiring a consultant who can help you prepare the documents and meet other requirements of both standards.
If you need any further assistance, please feel free to ask.
From India, Faridabad
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For implementing the OHSAS 18001 and EMS 14001, you need to prepare various documents. First, you must have both standards. Second, prepare an Integrated Manual for both standards, or if you prefer, two separate manuals for each standard. Then, you need to prepare the procedures, formats, and work instructions.
If you have experience in this field, that's great. Otherwise, consider hiring a consultant who can help you prepare the documents and meet other requirements of both standards.
If you need any further assistance, please feel free to ask.
From India, Faridabad
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Dear Mr. Yash Vyas,
Just go through the below thread, it may be helpful to you: https://www.citehr.com/300381-osha-18000-a.html.
Also, post your queries under the Safety Health of your Employees forum as most safety professionals actively participate there. Just have a look through the following link: https://www.citehr.com/safety-health...yees-f125.html.
From India
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Just go through the below thread, it may be helpful to you: https://www.citehr.com/300381-osha-18000-a.html.
Also, post your queries under the Safety Health of your Employees forum as most safety professionals actively participate there. Just have a look through the following link: https://www.citehr.com/safety-health...yees-f125.html.
From India
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Dear Vyas,
Please get the ISO standards form your nearest BIS office. Please go through your ISO 9001:2008 manual (if you have already certified for ISO). Refer to the manual of ISO 9001 with the standard. You will come to understand how to prepare a manual in line with the standard.
For ISO 14001 and OHSAS, you have to prepare mandatory procedures:
1. Aspect and impact study
2. Legal evaluation and compliances
3. Monitoring and measuring
4. Emergency response and preparedness
5. Legal and other requirements
6. Non-conformance and corrective and preventive action
7. Procedure for operational control
8. Procedure for Environmental Management Program
For OHSAS, the mandatory procedures are:
1. HIRA
2. Training and communication
3. Participation and consultation
You also have to form a CFT team for the implementation of ISO 14001 and 18001:
1. Team for aspect and HIRA
2. Safety committee
3. Social welfare committee
4. Emergency response team
5. Canteen committee
You have to train people for:
1. Safety (Fire PPE, Accidents, Risk mitigation)
2. First aid
3. Emergency response
4. Internal auditor
5. Aspect impact and HIRA
6. Awareness to all employees on EMS and OHSAS
7. Legal and other requirements
Mandatory records you must keep:
1. Statutory records
2. Records related to the factory act
3. Records related to the Pollution Control Board
4. Environment impact records
5. Hazard materials record
6. Hazard waste records and disposal records
7. Water and energy consumption records
8. Legal compliance evaluation records
9. Metrological records
10. Meteorological records
11. Monitoring and measuring records
This is a sample. If you could understand these, I can guide you in detail. However, the forum might not be the easiest place for this. Please provide your details if you are interested in getting clarifications.
Regards,
Naga
From India, Madras
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Please get the ISO standards form your nearest BIS office. Please go through your ISO 9001:2008 manual (if you have already certified for ISO). Refer to the manual of ISO 9001 with the standard. You will come to understand how to prepare a manual in line with the standard.
For ISO 14001 and OHSAS, you have to prepare mandatory procedures:
1. Aspect and impact study
2. Legal evaluation and compliances
3. Monitoring and measuring
4. Emergency response and preparedness
5. Legal and other requirements
6. Non-conformance and corrective and preventive action
7. Procedure for operational control
8. Procedure for Environmental Management Program
For OHSAS, the mandatory procedures are:
1. HIRA
2. Training and communication
3. Participation and consultation
You also have to form a CFT team for the implementation of ISO 14001 and 18001:
1. Team for aspect and HIRA
2. Safety committee
3. Social welfare committee
4. Emergency response team
5. Canteen committee
You have to train people for:
1. Safety (Fire PPE, Accidents, Risk mitigation)
2. First aid
3. Emergency response
4. Internal auditor
5. Aspect impact and HIRA
6. Awareness to all employees on EMS and OHSAS
7. Legal and other requirements
Mandatory records you must keep:
1. Statutory records
2. Records related to the factory act
3. Records related to the Pollution Control Board
4. Environment impact records
5. Hazard materials record
6. Hazard waste records and disposal records
7. Water and energy consumption records
8. Legal compliance evaluation records
9. Metrological records
10. Meteorological records
11. Monitoring and measuring records
This is a sample. If you could understand these, I can guide you in detail. However, the forum might not be the easiest place for this. Please provide your details if you are interested in getting clarifications.
Regards,
Naga
From India, Madras
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Understanding OHSAS 18001
The OHSAS 18001 standard enables organizations to manage operational risks and improve performance. It also provides guidance on health and safety assessment and how to manage the health and safety aspects of your business activities more effectively, while taking into careful consideration accident prevention, risk reduction, and the well-being of your employees.
From India, Pune
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The OHSAS 18001 standard enables organizations to manage operational risks and improve performance. It also provides guidance on health and safety assessment and how to manage the health and safety aspects of your business activities more effectively, while taking into careful consideration accident prevention, risk reduction, and the well-being of your employees.
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Steps for Implementing ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001
Kindly follow the chronological steps below for the implementation of ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001:
1. Management commitment to pursue HSE (ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001) and conduct a gap analysis.
2. Provide awareness training to senior management and associates.
3. Prepare HSE Policy and objectives.
4. Conduct aspect and impact analysis for ISO 14001.
5. Conduct HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment) for OHSAS 18001.
6. Identify legal requirements and compliance for ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001.
7. Prepare documents such as the Emergency Evacuation and Preparedness Manual or a combined HSE Manual.
8. Prepare operational procedures, work instructions, or SOPs.
9. Train colleagues on internal audits within the organization (maximum 5 to 6, depending on the size of the organization).
10. Train colleagues in firefighting and first aid skills.
11. Implement the above requirements on the floor and in offices.
12. Conduct an internal audit to verify conformance and effectiveness of the system.
13. Conduct a document review audit (also called Stage I) by a third party.
14. Close non-conformities/observations identified during the Stage I audit.
15. Conduct the final audit (also called Stage II) by a certification agency, mainly a third party.
16. If the requirements are fulfilled, your organization will be awarded certification status.
All the best. Kindly feel free to get in touch if you need more clarification.
Regards,
Raju Prasad
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From India, Mumbai
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Kindly follow the chronological steps below for the implementation of ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001:
1. Management commitment to pursue HSE (ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001) and conduct a gap analysis.
2. Provide awareness training to senior management and associates.
3. Prepare HSE Policy and objectives.
4. Conduct aspect and impact analysis for ISO 14001.
5. Conduct HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment) for OHSAS 18001.
6. Identify legal requirements and compliance for ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001.
7. Prepare documents such as the Emergency Evacuation and Preparedness Manual or a combined HSE Manual.
8. Prepare operational procedures, work instructions, or SOPs.
9. Train colleagues on internal audits within the organization (maximum 5 to 6, depending on the size of the organization).
10. Train colleagues in firefighting and first aid skills.
11. Implement the above requirements on the floor and in offices.
12. Conduct an internal audit to verify conformance and effectiveness of the system.
13. Conduct a document review audit (also called Stage I) by a third party.
14. Close non-conformities/observations identified during the Stage I audit.
15. Conduct the final audit (also called Stage II) by a certification agency, mainly a third party.
16. If the requirements are fulfilled, your organization will be awarded certification status.
All the best. Kindly feel free to get in touch if you need more clarification.
Regards,
Raju Prasad
[Email Removed For Privacy Reasons]
From India, Mumbai
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Guidence document on implementation of ISO 14001.pdf