ISO 45001:2018 Health & Safety Management System

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ISO 45001:2018 Health & Safety Management System

ISO 45001

The standard outlines what must be done to establish an occupational health and safety system. It consists of guidelines, operations, programs, procedures, Hazards Identification, Risk Assessment, and records that establish the guidelines concerning security and health. ISO 45001 is intended to be applicable to any organization regardless of its size, type, and nature.

ISO 45001 enables an organization, through its OH&S management system, to integrate other aspects of health and safety, such as worker wellness/wellbeing; however, it should be noted that an organization can be required by applicable legal requirements to also address such issues.

ISO 45001 certification demonstrates a commitment to protecting the health and safety of employees, reducing workplace injuries and illnesses, and improving overall organizational performance. It can enhance the organization’s reputation, increase employee morale and engagement, and help to mitigate legal and financial risks associated with workplace accidents and non-compliance with health and safety regulations.

The Benefits of 45001

An ISO 45001 based OH&S management system will enable an organization to improve its OH&S performance by:

Developing and implementing an OH&S policy and OH&S objectives
Establishing systematic processes which consider its “context” and which take into account its risks and opportunities, and its legal and other requirements
Determining the hazards and OH&S risks associated with its activities; seeking to eliminate them, or putting in controls to minimize their potential effects
Establishing operational controls to manage its OH&S risks and its legal and other requirements
Increasing awareness of its OH&S risks
Evaluating its OH&S performance and seeking to improve it, through taking appropriate actions
Ensuring workers take an active role in OH&S matters

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