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BS OHSAS 18001 sets out the minimum requirements for occupational health and safety management best practice. As far as work-related road safety is a concern, OHSAS 18001 can be easily combined with ISO 39001 Road Traffic Safety to make sure you address the increasing risks presented to your employees in all work-related activities.
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caDear Sir According to a published tender - Supplier should be a member of BIFMA( Business and institutional furniture manufacturer association).The membership of GRIHA ( Green rating for integrated habitat assessment) or IGBC ( Indian green building ) will also be preferred. Certificate to be provided The Clause mentioned above is unjustified, BIFMA or IGBC or GRIHA: these certifications, it seems, have been incorporated at the behest of some of the manufacturer as there are very few firms who have these certifications.
The main reason for not procuring these certifications is that the same is not recognized by the Indian govt. Please refer ministry of consumer affairs, food, and public distribution wherein there is no mention of BIFMA. These certifications are USA based certifications and it is not binding on the Indian industry to procure these. What is important for furniture manufacturer is ISO 9001/2008, ISO 14001 which is for the environmental management system and OHSAS-18001. Can you please brief me about the clause from the ministry of consumer affairs?
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caBS OHSAS 18001 sets out the minimum requirements for occupational health and safety management best practice. As far as work-related road safety is a concern, OHSAS 18001 can be easily combined with ISO 39001 Road Traffic Safety to make sure you address the increasing risks presented to your employees in all work-related activities.
OHSAS 1800:2007 Occupational Health and Safety Management Certification is an international standard which provides a framework to identify, control and decrease the risks associated with health and safety within the workplace. Implementing the standard will send a clear signal to your stakeholders that you view employee’s health and safety as a priority within your organization.
An increasing number of organizations are completing OHSAS 18001 certification as employers are under increasing pressure to ensure that a rigorous health and safety policy is in place which protects employees against possible occupational risks and reduces the likelihood of accidents in the workplace. By planning, an organization can also identify health and safety risks and conform to health and safety legislation.
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Dear Sir According to a published tender - Supplier should be a member of BIFMA( Business and institutional furniture manufacturer association).The membership of GRIHA ( Green rating for integrated habitat assessment) or IGBC ( Indian green building ) will also be preferred. Certificate to be provided The Clause mentioned above is unjustified, BIFMA or IGBC or GRIHA: these certifications, it seems, have been incorporated at the behest of some of the manufacturer as there are very few firms who have these certifications.
The main reason for not procuring these certifications is that the same is not recognized by the Indian govt. Please refer ministry of consumer affairs, food, and public distribution wherein there is no mention of BIFMA. These certifications are USA based certifications and it is not binding on the Indian industry to procure these. What is important for furniture manufacturer is ISO 9001/2008, ISO 14001 which is for the environmental management system and OHSAS-18001. Can you please brief me about the clause from the ministry of consumer affairs?
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W Network
caBS OHSAS 18001 sets out the minimum requirements for occupational health and safety management best practice. As far as work-related road safety is a concern, OHSAS 18001 can be easily combined with ISO 39001 Road Traffic Safety to make sure you address the increasing risks presented to your employees in all work-related activities.
OHSAS 1800:2007 Occupational Health and Safety Management Certification is an international standard which provides a framework to identify, control and decrease the risks associated with health and safety within the workplace. Implementing the standard will send a clear signal to your stakeholders that you view employee’s health and safety as a priority within your organization.
An increasing number of organizations are completing OHSAS 18001 certification as employers are under increasing pressure to ensure that a rigorous health and safety policy is in place which protects employees against possible occupational risks and reduces the likelihood of accidents in the workplace. By planning, an organization can also identify health and safety risks and conform to health and safety legislation.
Wazzeer qualified professionals are experts in this matter, we would be happy to help you -> "Get your Wazzeer"
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