Management Systems

Many companies and organisations have recognised the value of formal management systems to achieve good performance in Environment, Health and Safety. Significant benefits can be gained through adopting a consistent approach for managing EH&S issues, and documenting procedures.

The management system provides a framework for demonstrating legal compliance, assuring management control of activities, achieving continual improvement, and communicating on EH&S matters with employees and external parties.

Formal management system standards have been developed for the environment (e.g. ISO 14001, EMAS), health & safety (e.g. OHSAS 18001), and integrated EH&S (e.g. Responsible Care® Management System). Links with Quality management systems (e.g. ISO 9002) are well established. Implementing an effective management system for EH&S demands time and effort.

Gillies Associates Limited can help you tailor a management system to your requirements. Our team members have a wealth of experience in this area and they include professionally qualified auditors in both the quality and environmental fields. We can assist you in:

• Carrying out a comprehensive review of your EH&S management system and giving advice on strengths and areas for improvement

• Performing an initial environmental review in accordance with ISO14001 and EMAS guidance

• Performing an initial status review of occupational health and safety in accordance with OHSAS 18001

• Advising on appropriate options for EH&S management systems (integrated, separate, linked with quality, etc), and assisting with implementation

• Auditing compliance of existing EH&S manaagement systems with the requirements of the standards

• Preparing for and/or maintaining external certification