Occupational health and safety management systems (OH&SMS) are gaining in significance. More and more, they are being included in the central management tasks of the organization. With their integrated approach, they go far beyond the aspects of accident prevention and become the key for guaranteeing operational value-adding processes.
The standard’s compatibility with ISO 9001 (quality management) and ISO 14001 (environmental management) significantly facilitates implementation and certification of integrated management systems, thus allowing for the use of synergies. Integrated management systems of this kind are fundamental tools of corporate management; their use demonstrates acceptance of responsibility - for the good of mankind, society, and each organization.