ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
ISO 45001 certification is an internationally recognized standard for Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) management systems. It specifies requirements for organizations to proactively identify, assess, and systematically manage health and safety risks at work. The standard is applicable to organizations of any size, industry, or location, and it integrates well with other ISO standards like ISO 9001 (quality) and ISO 14001 (environmental) management systems.
What Is ISO 45001 Certification?
- Framework: ISO 45001 provides a robust framework to manage occupational health and safety risks and opportunities systematically using the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) methodology.
- Requirements: Key elements include leadership engagement, worker participation, hazard identification, risk assessment, legal and regulatory compliance, emergency planning, incident investigation, and continual improvement.
- Certification Process: Organizations achieve certification through gap analysis, internal audits, and independent external audits to verify compliance with the standard. The certification remains valid for three years, with annual surveillance audits to ensure ongoing adherence.
What are the benefits of ISO 45001 certification?
- Reduces Workplace Incidents and Risk
- Legal Compliance and Avoidance of Penalties
- Enhances Employee Morale and Well-being
- Improves Business Reputation and Stakeholder Trust
- Cost Savings and Higher Productivity
- Supports Continuous Improvement
- International Recognition
What can we do?
We can assist with any stage of your SMS development and certification journey, including:
- Gap audits.
- System development and implementation.
- Attendance at external audit.
- Ongoing maintenance and system implementation.
- Updates to legislation, standards etc.
ISO 45001 certification assists with creating a safer, more supportive workplace and also delivers strategic, financial and reputational benefits for organizations in every sector.
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