ISO 45001 - Occupational Health and Safety Management System
Overview
ISO 45001 is the international standard for occupational health and safety (OH&S) management. It specifies requirements for an occupational health and safety management system (OH&SMS) that enables organizations to provide safe and healthy working conditions for workers and visitors, eliminate or minimize hazards, and reduce injury and illness risks.
The new ISO 45001:2018 standard replaces OHSAS 18001 and provides a more robust framework for managing workplace health and safety risks, promoting a positive safety culture, and demonstrating due diligence in worker protection.
Key Benefits of ISO 45001 Certification
Improved Worker Safety
Create safer workplaces by systematically identifying and controlling occupational hazards.
Reduced Accidents & Injuries
Minimize workplace incidents, injuries, illnesses, and associated costs.
Cost Savings
Lower workers' compensation insurance premiums, medical costs, and lost productivity expenses.
Enhanced Recruitment
Attract and retain top talent with a strong commitment to worker safety.
Legal Compliance
Meet occupational health and safety regulatory requirements and reduce legal liability.
Market Competitive Advantage
Gain business advantages with customers prioritizing safety-certified suppliers.
Core Requirements of ISO 45001
- OH&S Policy: Establish clear commitment to worker safety and health.
- Hazard Identification & Assessment: Systematically identify workplace hazards and risks.
- Legal & Regulatory Compliance: Comply with applicable OH&S laws and regulations.
- Hierarchy of Controls: Implement controls to eliminate or minimize risks (elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative, PPE).
- Worker Participation & Consultation: Involve workers in safety decisions and processes.
- Competence & Training: Ensure workers have necessary knowledge and skills for safe work.
- Incident Management: Investigate, report, and learn from incidents and near-misses.
- Emergency Response: Prepare for and respond to workplace emergencies.
- Performance Evaluation: Monitor and measure OH&S performance regularly.
- Continual Improvement: Systematically improve OH&S performance and culture.
Key Focus Areas
Hazard & Risk Management
- Hazard identification
- Risk assessment
- Control implementation
- Risk monitoring
Worker & Organizational Factors
- Worker participation
- Safety training
- Safety culture
- Incident response
Industries That Benefit from ISO 45001
ISO 45001 is essential across all sectors, especially high-risk industries:
- Manufacturing and Heavy Industries
- Construction and Engineering
- Mining and Extraction
- Chemical and Petrochemical
- Transportation and Logistics
- Healthcare and Hospitals
- Hospitality and Food Service
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Energy and Utilities
- Any organization with workplace hazards
Implementation Timeline
The typical ISO 45001 implementation timeline:
- Small Organizations: 4-8 months
- Medium Organizations: 8-14 months
- Large/Complex Organizations: 14-24 months
Our ISO 45001 Certification Services
We provide comprehensive occupational health and safety services:
- Hazard & Risk Assessment: Identify all workplace hazards and assess risks
- Gap Analysis: Evaluate current practices against ISO 45001 requirements
- OH&SMS Documentation: Develop policies, procedures, and documentation
- Control Implementation: Implement hierarchy of controls for risk reduction
- Staff Training & Awareness: Build safety culture and competence
- Emergency Response Planning: Develop and test emergency procedures
- Internal Audit Program: Establish and conduct internal audits
- Certification Support: Guidance during external certification audit
Protect Your Most Valuable Asset - Your People
Build a strong occupational health and safety culture with ISO 45001.