BS 18004 is applicable to any organization that wishes to:
- Establish an OH&S management system to control risks to personnel and other interested parties who could be exposed to OH&S hazards associated with its activities
- Implement, maintain and continually improve an OH&S management system
- Demonstrate commitment to good practice, including self-regulation, and continual improvement in OH&S performance
- Assure itself of its conformity with its stated OH&S policy and with BS OHSAS 18001 by:
1. Making a self-determination and self-declaration, or
2. Seeking confirmation of its conformity by parties having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or
3. Seeking confirmation of its self-declaration by a party external to the organization, or
4. Seeking certification/registration of its OH&S management system by an external organization.
All elements of BS 18004 are intended to be incorporated into any OH&S management system and to enable an organization to incorporate OH&S within its overall management system. The extent of the application will depend on such factors as the OH&S policy of the organization, the nature of its activities and the risks and complexity of its operations.
BS 18004 is intended for use by organizations of all sizes, regardless of the nature of their activities.
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