SS506 Part 1:2009 (SAC) | OHSAS 18001:2007
Health and Safety Management System
Why Why SS506 Part 1:2009 / OHSAS 18001:2007?
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SS506 Part 1:2009 is a Singapore standard giving requirements related to Health and Safety Management Systems. It exists to help organizations put in place demonstrably sound occupational health and safety performance. It is widely seen as the world’s most recognized occupational health and safety management systems standard. SS506 Part 1:2009 enables an organization to have control over, and knowledge of all relevant hazards resulting from normal operations and abnormal situations, and improve its performance.
SS506 Part 1:2009 certification is a professional certification and boots an organization’s reputation by demonstrating that their suppliers hold a certified Occupational Health and Safety management policy. An effective occupational health and safety management system promotes a safe and healthy working environment, by providing a framework that allows your organization to identify and control its health and safety management system, and improves overall performance.
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OHSAS 18001 is an international standard giving requirements related to Health and Safety Management Systems.
Benefits of OHSAS/SS506 certification to your organization
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Eliminates or minimizes risk to employees
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Contributes in a healthier and safer working environment
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Demonstrates confidence in your organization
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Reduces downtime risks through on-site accidents
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Implements, maintains and continually improves an OHS Management System
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Ensures legislative and regulatory compliance
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Reduces the likelihood of prosecutions and fines
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Greater involvement in environmental safety from employees
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Increases stakeholder confidence with an internationally acknowledged standard
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Promotes new effective procedures and processes
Benefits of OHSAS/SS506 certification to your customers
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Improves the reputation
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Demonstrates commitment to stakeholders
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Improves health and safety management system
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Morale
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Independent audit demonstrates commitment to safety
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Cost savings for rework, damages and waste
