Chapter 2: Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems

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What is one of the objectives of OHSAS 18000?

Maximizing profits for the organization

Enhancing customer satisfaction

Reducing work-related accidents and illness (correct)

Promoting sales growth

Which publication provides a clause-by-clause summary of the OHSAS 18001:2007 standard?

OHSAS 18002 (correct)

ISO 14004:2000

ISO 14001:2004

OHSAS 18001

What are the benefits of OHSAS 18001 certification?

Increase in production costs

Reduction of absenteeism (correct)

Boost in marketing expenses

Higher employee turnover

Which environmental management system standard is designed to help organizations manage their environmental impacts?

ISO 14001:2004 Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main benefits of OHSAS 18001 certification?

Improvement in regulatory control Signup and view all the answers

Which act specifies environmental requirements that organizations need to comply with?

Environmental Quality Act 1974 (Act 127) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the benefits of having an OSH Management System?

Creating a safer work environment Signup and view all the answers

Which ISO standard replaced BS OHSAS 18001 for Occupational Health and Safety management?

ISO 45001 Signup and view all the answers

What does EMS stand for in the context of OSH Management System?

Environmental Management System Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of the OHSAS 18000 standard?

Self-regulation of health and safety practices Signup and view all the answers

Why do customers favor purchasing products or services from companies with an OSHMS?

To ensure a safer work environment for employees Signup and view all the answers

What will organizations need to do regarding ISO 45001 after its publication?

Consider migrating in the next three years Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of the OSH Management System?

To manage risks associated with the business Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the OSH Management System?

A coordinated and systematic approach to managing health and safety risks Signup and view all the answers

What does OSHMS help organizations to do?

Continually improve safety performances Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of OSHMS for an organization?

To manage health and safety risks in a coordinated manner Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect does the OSH Management System focus on?

Improving safety performances Signup and view all the answers

Chapter 2: Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems

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