Hinopak has successfully achieved
accreditation to safety management system OHSAS 18001:2007.
OHSAS 18001 is a Health and Safety
Management System, developed to assist in the reduction and
prevention of accidents and accident related loss of lives,
equipment and time.
The following key areas are addressed by
OHSAS 18001:
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Planning for hazard identification, risk assessment and risk
control
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OHSAS management programme
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Structure and responsibility
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Training, awareness and competence
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Consultation and communication
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Operational control
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Emergency preparedness and response
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Performance measuring, monitoring and improvement
International certifying body for the
management systems, M/s. Bureau Veritas certification have
evaluated OHS Management system of Hinopak during their three
day audit and declared it compatible with the OHSAS 18001:2007
standards and recommended issued the certificate on July 11,
2008.
Successful accreditation to OHSAS 18001 is not only another
feather in the hat of Hinopak but it also demonstrates the
commitment of the management towards a safer working environment
and for the protection of employees against injuries at work