CHAPTER 17: OHSMS REVIEW

17.1 General

‘Management review’ is the final level and the highest platform at which the performance and adequacy of the OHSMS is reviewed in an organisation. It represents both the CHECK and the ACT aspects of the PDCA cycle. Management review, as the name suggests, involves a review of the OHSMS as well as actions and decisions for its continual improvement.

Three terms, also defined in Annex A.9.3, Guidance on the use of ISO 45001, are often used when discussing the management review process. These are:

1. Suitability: how well the OHSMS fits the organisation, its operations, culture and business.

2. Adequacy: whether the OHSMS is defined and implemented appropriately and adequately to cover all aspects and processes ...

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