Applicable terms and jurisdiction
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Legal
The terms, responsibilities and controlled uses that protect trustworthy access to COHSEW information and services.
Objective
What this area means for safer, healthier and more responsible operations.
COHSEW legal information explains how website material may be used, which terms apply to services and where local law or a signed agreement takes precedence. Website information is general and should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice or binding certification decisions.
COHSEW principleUse competent, risk-based assurance to prevent harm, verify control and support continual improvement.
Priority controls
Where organisations should focus.
Priorities must be adapted to the organisation, activity, location, affected people and applicable legal requirements.
Acceptable use and intellectual property
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Service and certification boundaries
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Contact routes for formal notices
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How COHSEW supports you
From risk question to measurable assurance.
Our specialists help organisations select proportionate methods, preserve independence and turn technical evidence into action.
- 01Read the terms relevant to the service you use
Agree the scope, accountable owner, evidence and success measures, then review effectiveness over time.
- 02Check any signed agreement and applicable local law
Agree the scope, accountable owner, evidence and success measures, then review effectiveness over time.
- 03Send formal notices to the published COHSEW contact
Agree the scope, accountable owner, evidence and success measures, then review effectiveness over time.
Authoritative guidance
Continue with the primary sources.
These external resources informed this page. Always confirm current national law, regulator guidance and contractual requirements for your location.
01U.S. Copyright Office
Copyright fundamentals
Open official source ↗02International Organization for StandardizationCertification and conformity assessment
Open official source ↗03ISO/IECISO/IEC 27001 information security
Open official source ↗Information on this page supports awareness and programme design. It is not legal, medical or regulatory advice, does not reproduce the full text of any standard and does not replace competent assessment of your specific circumstances.
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