What is an Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS)?

An Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) refers to a systematic framework that organizations establish and implement to proactively manage occupational health and safety risks and promote a safe working environment. It encompasses policies, procedures, and practices aimed at identifying hazards, assessing risks, implementing controls, and continuously improving occupational health and safety performance. The OHSMS enables organizations to ensure compliance with applicable health and safety regulations, prevent work-related injuries and illnesses, and prioritize the well-being of employees and stakeholders.

Why does my company need an OHSMS?

An Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) is crucial for your company due to the following reasons:

1. Employee well-being: Implementing an OHSMS demonstrates your company's commitment to ensuring a safe and healthy working environment for employees, safeguarding their well-being, and reducing the risk of work-related injuries and illnesses.
2. Compliance with regulations: An OHSMS helps your company meet legal and regulatory requirements related to occupational health and safety, ensuring compliance and mitigating the risk of penalties or legal issues.
3. Risk reduction: By systematically identifying hazards, assessing risks, and implementing controls, an OHSMS enables your company to proactively manage occupational health and safety risks, minimizing the likelihood of incidents and creating a safer workplace.
4. Improved productivity: A safe and healthy work environment fosters employee morale, reduces absenteeism, and enhances productivity and efficiency, resulting in improved overall organizational performance.
5. Reputation and stakeholder trust: Having an OHSMS in place demonstrates your company's commitment to the well-being of employees and stakeholders, enhancing your reputation as a responsible and trustworthy organization.

In conclusion, implementing an OHSMS is essential for your company as it prioritizes employee well-being, ensures regulatory compliance, reduces occupational health and safety risks, improves productivity, and builds a positive reputation among stakeholders.

What's included with Upscaler's OHSMS solution?

With Upscaler's OHSMS solution you are getting a comprehensive and professionally crafted set of documents, records, registers and training content. This is everything you need to put in place a best practice OHSMS which is compliant with ISO 45001. Furthermore, all of Upscaler's content is fully customisable so that you can tailor it to your own way of working.

What training and support do I get with Upscaler's OHSMS solution?

We understand that undertaking the implementation of an OHSMS may seem overwhelming. That's why in addition to all of the solution content described above, we provide a number of specific supports to assist you with your implementation and beyond.

• An initial onboarding session with a product and OHSMS specialist.
• Clear and thorough guidance for every step of the implementation project plan.
• Access to Upscaler University.
• Access to Upscaler's technical knowledgebase.
• Quick and qualified response to any questions submitted through the helpdesk.
• Ad hoc calls with Upscaler's experts when you need them (subject to pricing plan).

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