Integrating ISO 9001 and OHSAS 18001 for Construction
Publication: Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 129, Issue 3
Abstract
Previous studies comparing OHSAS 18001: 1999 (Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Standard) with the old ISO 9001: 1994 (Quality Assurance Standard) have found compatible requirements that warrant their integration. This study examines the compatibility of the recently released ISO 9001: 2000 (Quality Management Standard) with OHSAS 18001: 1999 for the purpose of integration. A survey of 96 construction firms in Singapore was conducted for this study. Among those who are considering or are already OHSAS 18001: 1999 certified, findings were obtained on the possibility/difficulty and benefits/costs of integration of OHSAS 18001: 1999 and ISO 9001: 2000. Industry concerns relating to potential problems and implementation challenges were discussed. The study concludes that the newly introduced ISO 9001: 2000 standard serves as an opportune platform for construction firms to consider certification to OHSAS 18001: 1999 through an integration exercise.
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Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 129 • Issue 3 • June 2003
Pages: 338 - 347
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Copyright © 2003 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Jan 25, 2002
Accepted: Jun 11, 2002
Published online: May 15, 2003
Published in print: Jun 2003
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