The Construction Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems (COHSMS) Guidelines by the Japan Construction Safety and Health Association (JCSHA)

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The tailored guidelines for construction industry was developed, by the Japan Construction Safety and Health Association (JCSHA), on the basis of the national OSH-MS guidelines issued by the competent authority on Occupational Safety and Health, namely the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. JCSHA has been promoting the application of its guidelines as a key tool for improving safety and health performance. JCSHA also provides a service to evaluate the implementation of OSH management system by construction companies. The full text of the COHSMS Guidelines may be viewed on the JCSHA site by clicking here.