AS 4801 - Australian Standard for Occupational Health
and Safety Management Systems
AS/NZS 4801:2001 Occupational health and safety management
systems - Specification with guidance for use.
"This standard (AS 4801)
establishes an audit framework principally for use by third party bodies
that have been asked by an organisation to conduct an independent audit
of the organisation's OHSMS. The framework can also be used as a
reference point for internal auditing procedures."
(from the Foreword of the standard).
An Occupational Health and Safety
Management System (OHSMS) is defined in AS 4801:2000
as:
"that part of the overall
management system which includes organizational structure, planning
activities, responsibilities, practices, procedures, processes and
resources for developing, implementing, achieving, reviewing and
maintaining the OHS policy, and so managing the OHS risks associated
with the business of the organization."
Our Engineers are certified by the
RABQSA International as auditors of OHS Management Systems.
To maintain independence, consultants
cannot audit OHS management systems that they helped establish (within
the previous five years)
We can conduct AS 4801 audits, or
provide advice and assistance in preparing for an audit to this
standard.
"Some organisations may also use
independent third party assurances that an organisation they are
proposing to do business with has effective systems in place to control
their OHS." (from the Foreword of the
standard).
If your clients are demanding proof
that you have an effective OHS programme, an AS 4801 audit report can
provide them with excellent verification.
Head contractors are required to
hold accreditation in order to enter into Australian Government directly
and indirectly funded building and construction contracts, subject to
certain thresholds.
Applicants for accreditation are
required to have an OHS Management System that is certified to
Australian Standard 4801 or OHSAS 18001. Evidence of certification to AS
4801 or evidence from a third party that the OHS management is
equivalent to AS 4801 is a mandatory requirement for provisional
accreditation.
AS/NZS 4804:1997 -
Occupational
health and safety management systems - General guidelines on principles,
systems and supporting techniques
Provides guidance
on the development and implementation of occupational health and safety
management systems (OHSMS) and principles, and their integration with
other management systems. The guidelines are intended for use as a
voluntary, internal management tool and are not intended for use by
OHSMS certification/registration bodies as a specification Standard.
This Standard aligns closely with AS/NZS 4801:2001.
