OHSAS 18001 : 2007 upgrading ( sharing)

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Dear friends...
when we want to upgrade our 1999 version to 2007 version..Below are the areas we need to look into....

1. Standard aligned with EMS 14001 :2004 as similar clause to clause
a) 4.3.4 no more, combined with 4.3.3
b) 4.5.2 same as EMS – Evaluation of Legal Requirements and Other Requirements that have been identified related to OHS hazards

2. Employee's physical health now has a stronger significance
(CHRA Report and MSDS more importance to consider during the risk assessment (4.3.1) ).

3. Clear distinction between work related occupational safety of employees and an organization's security related (including damage to property (asset management)) in respect to external and economical impacts.

4. The term “incident” replaces the term “accident”. This has further consequences regarding the analysis and for preventive and corrective actions (4.5.3). MC need to study, any effect to the occupational related issues or next week sickness or to complete 30 days MC given every year. If related to work, its part of the input that need to consider and study
Incidents need to consider (as per Nadoopod, 2004);-
Accidents
Incidents – near misses, etc
Dangerous occurence
Occupational poisoning


5. Employee's behavioral patterns, their personal skills and so-called other human factors (ergonomic hazards more clear) need to be considered when determining and evaluating hazards (4.3.1) and the corresponding preventive and corrective actions. In addition, these factors also need to be increasingly considered to raise employees' awareness and in respect to general and specific trainings (4.4.2).

6. Hierarchy of control mentioned in the new standards (4.3.1).
a) elimination;
b) substitution;
c) engineering controls;
d) signage/warnings and/or administrative controls;
e) personal protective equipment.

7. Organization need to consider the similar hierarchy as 4.3.1 when determining corrective and preventive actions (4.5.3) to prevent from occurance or recurrence.


8. A stronger involvement (participation – 4.4.3) of employees and their input with regards to the OHS Management System is required. Organization need to encourage their employees to proactively report any hazard and incidents (4.5.3) and action taken are communicated through the organization. Media for communication e.g. Suggestion Form need to be considered.


9. For management review evaluations (4.6), a total of nine input elements are required (including result of employees participation (4.4.3) and comparable to ISO 14001).

10. OHSAS 18001:2007 standard consider as requirements rather than guideline or specification (Requirements – as other standard ISO 14001) for the implementation of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.

11. New definitions (clause 3 of OHSAS 18001) have been included (23 instead of 17) and existing definitions have been revised to meet the requirements for a modern and preventive occupational safety (similarity with ISO 14001 as well as ISO 9000 definition).

12. All relevant risks and hazards (4.3.1) for the organization need to be considered with respect to ensuring the OHS of all employees and any body under control of organization. Under control of organization can be;-
a) Sub-contractors
b) Visitors
c) Supplier working at our premises