Does anyone have any info or statistics on the number of companies that have developed an OHSAS 18001 conforming system for managing their Occupational Health and Safety issues? A breakdown for N. America/Europe/Asia would also be useful, if someone also has that info.

Thanks:thanx:

I found a source on the web that estimated approximately 2000 companies worldwide have adopted some type of OH&S management system that conforms to OHSAS 18001.

http://www.gowlings.com/ohslaw/pdfs/WorksiteNewsOctober2005OHSAS18001.pdf

The 2,000 number is probably a wild guess. Nobody knows for sure. Since certification to OHSAS 18001 is a non-accredited activity, the certification bodies offering certification to OHSAS are not even required to keep a register/directory of such certificates.

Me too would like to know the number and breakdown.
Good luck!