Which management system standard specifically focuses on occupational health and safety?

The standard that specifically focuses on occupational health and safety is OHSAS 18001. This standard was designed to help organizations manage and improve their health and safety performance. It provides a framework for managing risks and ensuring the health and safety of employees in the workplace.

OHSAS 18001 outlines a systematic approach to identifying hazards, assessing risks, and implementing controls to reduce accidents and ensure the safety of workers. The focus is on creating a safe working environment through proactive measures rather than reactive responses to incidents. Organizations that adopt this standard often benefit from improved employee morale, reduced workplace incidents, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to health and safety.

In contrast, ISO 9001 pertains to quality management systems, emphasizing quality assurance and satisfying customer requirements. ISO 14001 is focused on environmental management systems and does not directly address health and safety. CSA Z1000 also pertains to occupational health and safety but is less widely recognized than OHSAS 18001 in the international context. Thus, the emphasis on health and safety management is uniquely catered to by OHSAS 18001.