ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Implementation and Certification
The objective of ISO 45001 certification is to provide and demonstrate commitment to a safe and healthy work environment.
What is ISO 45001?
The ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety standard affects all companies and organizations. The implementation of an Occupational Health and Safety management system is now a legal requirement in many countries. In addition, companies are increasingly required to report on their health and safety performance. This makes it vital to demonstrate that your organization is meeting its commitments and requirements.
Implementing and certifying to an internationally recognized ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety management system standard demonstrates that you are working to provide safe and healthy workplaces by preventing work-related injuries and illnesses and that you are proactively working to improve your performance.
ISO 45001 based on OHSAS 18001 and other recognized standards and conventions. It applies the ISO High-Level Structure, which defines the structure for all ISO standards.
The application of a new standard for occupational health and safety within the ISO framework will be a great advantage for companies and organizations that are already certified to other ISO standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, facilitating the integration of management systems.
ISO 45001 provides a framework based on the well-established management principles of Plan-Do-Check-Act. It requires the organization to identify the hazards and assess the occupational health and safety risks related to its activities and services, determine the necessary controls and set clear objectives and targets to improve its Occupational Health and Safety performance.
There are several benefits of applying ISO 45001, but the most significant are tangible and demonstrable improvements in the area of health and safety, as well as a higher level of control in the area of legal compliance.
ISO 45001 implementation and certification enables your organization to:
- Establish and continually improve the Occupational Health and Safety Management System to eliminate or minimize risk to personnel and other stakeholders who could be exposed to hazards associated with your activities or services.
- Work systematically to achieve improvements in occupational health and safety performance and prevent accidents and incidents.
- Ensure compliance with requirements and demonstrate such compliance to others.
- Continually comply with applicable legal requirements.
Requirements for ISO 45001 certification
To obtain the ISO 45001 certificate, which refers to occupational health and safety management systems, the following requirements must be met:
Development of a management system: implement an occupational safety and health management system that complies with the requirements set out in ISO 45001. This involves establishing clear policies and objectives, identifying risks and opportunities related to occupational safety and health, and establishing processes for their management.
Management involvement: The top management of the organization must show leadership and commitment to occupational safety and health. This involves establishing an occupational safety and health policy, assigning responsibilities and adequate resources, and promoting the participation and consultation of workers in decision making.
Operational planning and control: Establishing operational procedures and controls to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. This includes identifying competency and training requirements, implementing emergency controls, and managing subcontractors and suppliers.
Monitoring and measuring performance: Establish key performance indicators and monitoring and measurement processes to evaluate occupational health and safety performance. Conduct internal audits and periodically review the management system to identify areas for improvement.
Continuous improvement: Implement corrective and preventive actions to address nonconformities and improve the occupational health and safety management system. Encourage worker participation and promote a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.
It is recommended to seek guidance from experts in ISO 45001 implementation and auditing to ensure proper compliance with requirements and facilitate the certification process.
The Occupational Health and Safety System based on the ISO 45001 standard, is transversally applicable, all sectors of economic and business activity are susceptible to implementation and certification.
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