“I used the the TPA Self Assessment tool for 18001 to perform a gap analysis of our current H&S management system. While it would be straightforward to create an analysis table of the various requirements from the standard itself, the added value of this product is the large number of questions and example areas that act as prompts - enabling a very efficient and comprehensive review. The friendly telephone support of the TPA staff with regard to specifics of the assessment tool was also much appreciated.”

“The OHSAS 18001 self assessment tool has been a superb piece of software that has enabled me to identify where we need to improve to become certificated. Not only was it quick and easy to use, it has also allowed me to explain simply to the business where we are going wrong and who is responsible for it. It is a fantastic tool that makes a normally lengthy process very easy to navigate through and supplies a simple but detailed action plan that can be easily implemented throughout a business but at a fraction of the cost of an official audit ”

“I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank you both for the services and support that were given to Manheim Auctions by TP Associates during our recent OHSAS 18001 self certification. In the outset of obtaining 18001 self certification for twenty individual sites, the task seemed, and was at times, quite daunting. Due to your professional, systematic and sensible approach in explaining the process, question format and timescales involved, the self certification became much clearer and easier for all the staff directly involved with it. I know from the feedback received, both written and verbal, that the forty plus Manheim Auctions employees that attended the four presentation and training days around the country, all went away having not only achieved the main objective of learning about OHSAS 18001, but they actually enjoyed the whole process. OHSAS 18001 has been a great learning curve not only for Manheim Auctions and its employees but also for myself and once again I would like to thank you both for the services that you have provided to Manheim Auctions. ”

“We commenced using the TPA OHSAS 18001 self-assessment toolkit in January 06. Since then, we have achieved formal certification with our Trading Standards services and are moving at a pace with the other ten services within our Directorate. Using the TPA OHSAS 18001 self- assessment toolkit has had several major benefits. Firstly, savings in excess of several thousands of pounds per service in reduced consultancy costs. A much greater knowledge of the real strengths and weaknesses of each service; thus allocating our support to focus on the more critical issues. A true sense of commitment from the service managers who are required to undertake the OHSAS 18001 certification as it is an independent verification, and finally an excellent “Audit” system to use and an exceptional management tool for effective service development. I recommend any business or operation that is about to, or considering undertaking the OHSAS 18001 certification to use this toolkit first, and you will then have a gap analysis that will give you a clear direction to achieving 18001 certification, far more painlessly and economically. ”

“A straight forward tool that provides a report on the maturity of the management system and an action plan detailing the steps required before seeking accreditation. Will benefit any company interested in Health and Safety management systems. After care and support is friendly, professional and prompt”

“We used the self assessment tool as part of a group emphasis to not only improve the organisations Health & Safety Management Systems, but also as a tool to bring some standardisation across the Tulip UK group. Here at the Ashton plant it has provided us with a GAP analysis on our current system, and enabled us to formulate an action plan for improvement, now complete the results are evident across the site. The system is very user friendly and with excellent and friendly support over the phone also. I would recommend the tool to anyone wishing to move toward the BS OHSAS 18001 standard.”

“County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service were very keen to ensure that they were “ahead of the game” with regard to having a fully integrated Health & Safety Management System in place that would meet our statutory obligations and also provide senior management with the information needed to ensure continued conformance with current and proposed Health & Safety legislation. We looked at a number of systems which would enable us to carry out a detailed audit of our Health & Safety Management System and the associated processes. Key requirements were a nationally recognised self assessment process using in-house staff, which adopted a non prescriptive approach, which would be cost effective, readily accepted by our staff and easy to implement, was essential as resources both in financial & manpower terms were very tight. The self audit system provided by TP Associates Ltd ticked all of the boxes and we took the decision to use the OHSAS 18001 Self Assessment Software to carryout a pilot scheme within our service. From the initial trial run of the software through purchase and implementation of the audit, TP Associates delivered support, advice and assistance at a level that far exceeded our expectations given the modest capital cost involved, indeed we have had a much poorer level of service from suppliers of systems costing tens of thousands of pounds! Implementation of the Audit was simple in the extreme thanks to the on line guidance provided with each question, and by using the ability within the software to revisit any areas of doubt or confusion prior to final submission of the audit. Staff who are traditionally resistant to any form of criticism or change felt at ease with the process and fully subscribed to the process, thus ensuring acceptance across the board of the ethos of self assessment audits and honest and objective participation in completion of the audit process itself. The whole process including pre audit discussion & preparation was completed by a team of 5 staff, none of whom had any previous formal auditing experience in one working day and was an entirely painless process! The ability of the software to automatically produce an action plan for any identified non-conformances is a major benefit as it allows planners to easily prioritise actions and to ensure that everyone works towards the same goals. We achieved self certification and this has encouraged management to consider rolling out the programme across the whole service as it has proved efficient, cost effective and has given senior management reassurance that we are on the right track with our Health & Safety Management. ”

“We found the 18001 self assessment user friendly and easy to access on the internet. It was excellent value for money, and gave us a clear picture of any gaps we had in our system, enabling us to close them out and go forward for full certification. It was also an excellent training tool for our managers, helping them to understand exactly what was involved in OHSAS 18001”

“The self assessment process was an extremely useful tool and provided a detailed and comprehensive gap analysis between OHSAS 18001 and our Force's current health and safety performance .The process saved hours of work and established a concise action plan, providing clear direction to achieving 18001 accreditation and improving our health and safety management system. ”

“Greencore Mineral Water used the self-assessment and found it to be a very useful tool for ensuring compliance with the required standards. The system is self-explanatory and very user friendly. It incorporates relevant information from the specification and includes explanations for all questions. We would recommend the system for any company striving towards certification for 18001.”

“The self assessment is an excellent tool for identifying the actions you need to focus on in achieving OHSAS 18001 ”

“The audit process was extremely useful providing a gap analysis between OHSAS 18001 and the council’s current health and safety performance. The value of the audit has helped us determine where compliance has been attained, and areas of non-conformance which we have been able to identify and address through an effective improvement plan. ”

“It would have taken me weeks to go through the specification to establish where our gaps were. The self assessment saved me time and showed exactly where we were and what we needed to do to improve our systems. I found the tool user friendly, very comprehensive and detailed, and ultimately cost effective. ”

“We are OHSAS 18001 certified and have been for some time, however the TPA Self Assessment tool was great for us and helped us with our internal audit requirements. It’s simple and easy to use but sets a challenging standard and the system produces the report automatically saving us time and effort ”

“The OHSAS 18001 audit toolkit from TPA Ltd has assisted our company in identifying HSE areas within our (IMS) Integrated Management System which we had overlooked. The audit system is easy to use and the backup from TPA was first class. I have used various audit systems in my thirty years as a Safety Professional and found this to be in the top league”