An occupational health and safety management system (OH&S management system) serves to prevent accidents at work and work-related injuries and illnesses, reduce risks and protect the health of employees.

By considering opportunities and risks in all processes, the organisation can act in a risk-based manner and focus on the essentials during implementation. The standard therefore goes beyond a simple safety concept and helps the organisation to identify obstacles to implementation in good time, assess them systematically and overcome them sustainably.