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What is ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Management Systems Standard?
ISO 45001 is an international standard that specifies requirements for an occupational health and safety (OH&S) management system, which will improve the safety and health of both employees and other personnel.
Introduced in March 2018, ISO 45001 marks a significant step forward in the overall effort to improve OH&S worldwide. Published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the standard enables organizations to proactively improve injury prevention and reduce sickness or illness, while protecting their longevity.
ISO 45001 supersedes previous occupational health and safety standards, including OHSAS 18001.
Benefits of ISO 45001 certification
To survive in the competitive global marketplace, organizations must proactively manage all types of risk to the business, and the issue of occupational health and safety is no exception. Being ISO 45001 certified will provide new impetus for occupational health and safety practices in organizations and will help improve safety for employees and contractors. This translates into additional opportunities for protecting and promoting worker’s health and performance, boosting employee motivation to follow safety best practices.
Implementing ISO 45001 helps organizations effectively manage occupational health and safety risks while demonstrating a strong commitment to worker wellbeing. Key benefits include:
- OH&S risk management – Provides a globally recognized framework for identifying hazards, implementing risk controls, and reducing workplace incidents, injuries, and illnesses.
- Commitment to worker safety – Enhances trust among employees and stakeholders by demonstrating a proactive approach to health, safety, and wellbeing.
- Regulatory compliance – Helps organizations meet OH&S legal requirements while promoting proactive risk management, which may also reduce insurance costs.
- Enhanced resilience – Strengthens emergency preparedness and response, improving the organization’s ability to manage safety threats and crises.
- Continuous improvement – Uses the Plan-Do-Check-Act approach to refine and develop OH&S systems, ensuring long-term safety performance.
Key features of the ISO 45001 standard
Although ISO 45001 constitutes a fully new standard, its foundations already existed in its predecessor, OHSAS 18001. Companies that have already implemented an occupational health and safety management system in accordance with OHSAS 18001, and actively apply it in everyday company practice, can expect a smooth transition to ISO 45001.
Learn more about the ISO 45001 requirements on the ISO website
Key improvements to ISO 45001 requirements
Implements the "high level structure"
A common framework with other management systems, such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
Emphasis senior management responsibility
Already implemented in the revised ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 standards.
Explicitly includes persons who are not permanently employed
Those working under the responsibility of the organisation, such as subcontractors and processes outsourced in their entirety are included.
Introduces the term “opportunities”
Introduces “opportunities” as a new aspect in occupational health and safety management. Covers issues that go beyond the mere elimination or minimisation.
Why choose us for third-party ISO 45001 certification?
TÜV SÜD is an internationally accredited certification body for a wide range of ISO standards, including ISO 45001 and we have extensive experience in auditing and certifying against ISO management systems.
In addition to offering comprehensive evaluations and reports, we can provide you with our TÜV SÜD certification mark, which is globally recognized and synonymous with quality and safety.
- Years of experience: TÜV SÜD is a leading provider of management systems solutions, having issued tens of thousands of management systems certificates to businesses of all sizes across the globe.
- International presence: Take advantage of our global reach, providing you with consistent and standardized audit practices across multiple regions, enhancing compliance and oversight.
- Customized solutions: We can act as a one-stop provider for all your management system certification needs by offering integrated management system services.
- Expert partnership: TÜV SÜD’s experts are recognized by authorities, both nationally and internationally, and have a history of completing successful audits across various industries.
- Dedicated project manager: Enjoy the convenience of having a single point of contact with a dedicated project manager who ensures your audit project is managed efficiently and delivered on time.
ISO 45001 certification with TÜV SÜD
As an internationally accredited Certification Body, we have the expertise to assess your organization against the ISO 45001 standard requirements. Before the certification audit can take place, the management system must be implemented, and its effectiveness documented against compliance requirements. We have experience with assisting organizations in both stages of the ISO 45001 certification process.
How to prepare for certification
- Become familiar with ISO 45001 objectives
- Identify key gaps against requirements
- Outline and implement necessary measures
- Document effectiveness and compliance
ISO 45001 certification process
- Stage 1: Evaluation of the organization's requirements and/ or documentation to ensure the systematic control of all processes relevant to ISO 45001.
- Stage 2: On-site audit
- Correction of non-conformance issues
- Issuance of ISO 45001 certification
- Annual audit required to maintain certification validity
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