Operational control in OHSAS 18001

Operational control in OHSAS 18001
Clause 4.4.6

The organization shall determine those operations and activities that are associated with the identified hazard(s) where the implementation of controls is necessary to manage the OH&S risk(s). This shall include the management of change (see 4.3.1).

For those operations and activities, the organization shall implement and maintain:

a) operational controls, as applicable to the organization and its activities; the organization shall integrate those operational controls into its overall OH&S management system;

b) controls related to purchased goods, equipment and services;

c) controls related to contractors and other visitors to the workplace;

d) documented procedures, to cover situations where their absence could lead to deviations from the OH&S policy and the objectives;

e) stipulated operating criteria where their absence could lead to deviations from the OH&S policy and objectives.

Related documents

1. OHSAS 18001 checklist

2. OHSAS 18001 standard

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