4.4.4 Documentation

The OH&S management system documentation shall include:

1. the OH&S policy and objectives;
2. description of the scope of the OH&S management system;
3. description of the main elements of the OH&S management system and their interaction, and reference to related documents;
4. documents, including records, required by this OHSAS Standard; and
5. documents, including records, determined by the organization to be necessary to ensure the effective planning, operation and control of processes that relate to the management of its OH&S risks.

NOTE It is important that documentation is proportional to the level of complexity, hazards and risks concerned and is kept to the minimum required for effectiveness and efficiency.

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