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Across Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain, organizations adopt international OHS standards to:
Protect employees and guests in hospitality and corporate sectors
Comply with global legal and regulatory requirements
Improve operational excellence and organizational reputation
Boost career prospects with recognized certifications
Greeza Academy’s online courses allow professionals to learn at their own pace and implement best practices efficiently.
Key Occupational Health & Safety Standards
1. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
Type: Regulatory law (USA)
Scope: Enforces workplace safety requirements in the U.S.
Mandatory: Yes
Focus: Compliance with federal occupational safety laws
Note: OSHA ensures legal compliance but is not a certification.
2. OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series)
Type: Management system standard
Status: Canceled / Replaced
Replaced By: ISO 45001 (2018)
Focus: Provided a framework for workplace risk management
Update: Organizations transitioned to ISO 45001 to remain compliant.
3. ISO 45001:2018
Type: International management system standard
Status: Current
Scope: Global occupational health and safety management
Focus: Prevent injuries, illnesses, and promote continuous improvement
Advantage: Recognized worldwide, replacing OHSAS 18001
4. NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health)
Type: Professional certification (UK-based)
Status: Current
Focus: Training and certifying individuals in OHS competency
Note: NEBOSH is educational, not an organizational management system.
Canceled or Replaced Standards
Standard Type Status Replacement / Notes
OHSAS 18001 Management system Canceled Replaced by ISO 45001
BS 8800 Guidance standard Obsolete Replaced by OHSAS 18001 → ISO 45001
OSHA Regulatory law Current U.S. law, not certifiable
ISO 45001 International standard Current Global OHS management standard
NEBOSH Professional certification Current Individual competency training
Key takeaway: Focus on ISO 45001 and NEBOSH certifications for career growth in Kuwait and GCC, while being aware of OSHA and historical standards.
Why Train with Greeza Academy
Greeza Academy
offers online courses that prepare professionals for certifications in:
ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety
NEBOSH International General Certificate
ISO 22000 Food Safety & ISO 14001 Environmental Management
Lean Six Sigma and Operational Excellence
Benefits:
Globally recognized certificates for career advancement
Flexible online access for GCC professionals
Industry-focused practical curriculum for hotels, manufacturing, and corporate workplaces
Contact Greeza Academy
Website: www.greezaacademy.com
Email: info@greezaacademy.com
USA Phone: +1 (510) 495-0105
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