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Posted By Richie H
Hi,
Our Company is located in Saudi Arabia, and is looking to gain accrediation for OHSAS 18001 by year end..... so what not a problem in theory!
My questions are, we intend to use a UK based Auditor to carry out these audits to ascertain suitability (eg. BSI / Lloyds etc) -
1. Are they competent to carry out the audit (as we use Saudi Legislation & Gulf Standards although use UK Standards as best practice in many situations)? Surely an auditor should be able to display a level of competence with the host countries legislation etc etc.....
2. Should we carry out a Contractor Assessment on them prior to approving the contract for them to Audit, checking their credentials, competencies as per contractor management?
Richie
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Posted By Robert K Lewis
This really depends on the audit company you will be using - Many have multi national capability. If you email me we could talk offline about this if you wish.
Bob
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Posted By David Balkwell Hi Richie RE: Certification and Auditors Ive worked on management systems in Saudi Arabia Certification Advice, Consultancy and Training Having earned a living from Management Systems - 9001 14001 18001 for the last 18yrs as a Certification Body Assessor and of the last 7 yrs also a consultant I would be happy to discuss further off line drop me davidbalkwell@mobileemail.vodafone.netBest regards David
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Posted By Aggi Katniak
Hi Richie
The OHSAS 18001 has only recently been offered as an accredited standard. If you choose a UKAS accredited certification body you should be ok as they have strict rules to comply with. UKAS is auditing them regularly. All CB's must prove their auditors are competent to perform audits in a given country and industry. Obviously you can perform an extra check and ask for the CV of your auditor.
Let me know if you need more help with that. I worked for a certification body and was Project Manager for OHSAS accreditation.
Regards
Aggi Katniak
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Posted By Carl Deaves
Good Evening Richie
My name is Carl Deaves
I am the OHSAS 18001 UK Product Manager for SGS - One of the two certification bodies who were successful in obtaining UKAS accreditation for certifying organisations to OHSAS 18001.
We have over 48000 employees across the world and are now the largest certification body.
We manage our overseas certificates (UKAS) through the UK operations and use a competent team.
We have experience in the far east and middle east.
Please give me a call if you would like to discuss further.
My Number is 07764 285807 and my Name is Carl Deaves
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Posted By Merv Newman
Richie,
reverse order :
First, yes, you should do an accreditation of your auditors.
Second, they do not need a detailed knowledge of local legislation. They only need to confirm that you have that knowledge.
Merv
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