ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System

ISO 45001 aims to promote safe and healthy workplaces by preventing work-related injuries and ill-health and is applicable to any type of organization – large or small and across sectors and industries.

From managing workplace hazards to promoting a culture of safety, ISO 45001 provides a robust framework for organizations to establish an effective occupational health and safety management system. By adhering to ISO 45001, companies can prioritize employee well-being, mitigate risks, comply with regulatory requirements, and foster a safe working environment, thereby enhancing their reputation and minimizing incidents in the workplace.

The standard is based on the Plan-Do-Check-Act principles, and enable organizations to: 

• Identify hazards and assess occupational health and safety risks related to its activities and services, 

• Determine and implement the necessary controls, 

• Establish clear objectives and targets to improve OH&S performance. 

Benefits of ISO 45001 Certification 

With ISO 45001, organizations are not only able to comply with the country’s legal requirements but also: 

• Establish and continually improve their OH&S management system to eliminate or minimize risk to personnel and other interested parties exposed to hazards associate with the work activities or services, 

• Work systematically to improve the organizations OH&S performance and prevent (re)occurrence of accidents and incidents, 

• Demonstrate conformance and compliance to the applicable OH&S legal requirements.