ohsas 18001 certification in relation to occupation health

Article 21 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the protection of life and personal liberty of a person. Various Supreme Court judgments have, under this "right to life" upheld the right to employees’ health. For instance, in the case of Consumer Education Research Center Vs. Union Of India3 the Supreme Court has held that, "Occupational accidents and diseases remain the most appalling human tragedy of modern industry and one of its most serious forms of economic waste." Further the judgment says, "Therefore, we hold that right to health, medical aid to protect the health and vigor to a worker while in service or post retirement is a fundamental right under Article21, read with Articles 39(e), 41, 43, 48A and all related Articles and fundamental human rights to make the life of the workman meaningful and purposeful with dignity of person.

The Indian Constitution has shown notable concern to workmen in factories and industries as envisaged in its Preamble and the Directive Principles of State Policy. The Directive Principles of State Policy provide:
a) For securing the health and strength of workers, men and women,
b) That the tender age of children is not abused,
c) That citizens are not forced by economic necessity to enter avocations unsuited to their age or strength,
d) Just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief are provided and,
e) That the Government shall take steps, by suitable legislation or in any other way, to secure the participation of workers in the management of undertakings, establishments or other organizations engaged in any industry

OHSAS 18001 is a management system that ensure safety of workers at work place. This standard is based on identification of risks to occupational health during different work processes and developement of a system to minimise chanses of any accident during work. For ohsas 18001 certification you can contact on following details:-
Mob- 09213283599, 09999974494 or you can visit www.ohsas.in