Tag: Accountablity

Ownership of an OHSMS

I received the following question about the OHSAS 18001 requirements from a reader –

Would you kindly let me know which department should take ownership/responsibility in a manufacturing unit for OHSAS activities implementation, like Lock out –Tag out and etc.

• Health and Safety Dept.
• Maintenance Dept.
• Admin Dept.
• Others?

This is the answer I provided –