Key Safety Organizations for Standards

 

Major Safety Standards & Regulations

1. Occupational Safety and Health Standards:

• OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration, USA) Sets workplace safety regulations, including hazard communication, personal protective equipment (PPE) and machine guarding.

• ILO (International Labour Organization) Provides global labor safety guidelines, including risk assessment frameworks.

• ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems) International standard for workplace safety and risk reduction.

2. Process Safety & Risk Management:

• NFPA (National Fire Protection Association, USA) Develops fire safety codes, including NFPA 30 (flammable liquids) and NFPA 70E (electrical safety).

• CCPS (Center for Chemical Process Safety) Guides process safety in chemical industries.

• OSHA's PSM (Process Safety Management) Regulates the handling of hazardous chemicals.
  

3. Environmental & Sustainability Standards:

• ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems) Guides organizations in reducing their environmental impact.

• EPA (Environmental Protection Agency, USA) Regulates emissions, waste disposal and chemical safety.

• UNFCCC & ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Standards Focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility.

4. Sugarcane Industry-Specific Standards:

• Bonsucro (Global Sugarcane Standard) Sets sustainable production guidelines for sugarcane.

• ISMA (Indian Sugar Mills Association) & UNICA (Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association) Promote industry safety and best practices.

• FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) Provides agricultural safety guidelines, including pesticide use.