OHSMS
ISO 45001
Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
What is ISO 45001:2018 Certification?
ISO 45001:2018 is the international standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS). It provides a framework for organizations to proactively manage health and safety risks, prevent work-related injuries and illnesses, and create a safer work environment. ISO 45001:2018 applies to organizations of all sizes and industries, helping them improve employee well-being and demonstrate compliance with health and safety regulations.
1. Reduced Workplace Incidents
Minimize work-related injuries, illnesses, and accidents.
2. Regulatory Compliance
Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety laws.
3. Improved Employee Morale
Show commitment to employee well-being and workplace safety.
4. Risk Mitigation
Identify and control potential hazards effectively.
5. Enhanced Reputation
Demonstrate leadership in health and safety practices to clients and stakeholders.
How to Achieve ISO 45001:2018 Certification
Achieving ISO 45001:2018 Certification involves a structured approach:
- Gap Analysis: Assess your current health and safety practices against ISO 45001:2018 requirements.
- Planning and Documentation: Develop an OHSMS, including policies, procedures, and documentation.
- Implementation: Deploy the OHSMS across all levels of the organization.
- Internal Audit: Conduct internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of the OHSMS.
- Certification Audit: Undergo a two-stage audit process:
- Stage 1: Review of documentation and readiness assessment.
- Stage 2: On-site audit to verify implementation and compliance.
- Certification: Receive ISO 45001:2018 Certification upon successful audit completion.
Certification Process
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Application and Contract
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Optional Pre-Assessment
3
Stage 1 Audit
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Stage 2 Audit
Key Benefits of ISO 45001:2018 Certification
Proactively reduce risks and prevent accidents.
Meet health and safety laws and industry-specific requirements.
Lower costs associated with workplace incidents, insurance premiums, and downtime.
Create a safer work environment that improves employee morale and efficiency.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to health and safety, enhancing your brand image.
Identify and control hazards before they escalate into incidents.
ISO 45001:2018 is an internationally recognized standard, improving credibility with clients and partners.
Maintaining Your ISO 45001:2018 Certification
ISO 45001:2018 Certification requires ongoing commitment to workplace safety. To maintain certification, organizations must:
- Conduct Regular Internal Audits: Continuously assess OHSMS performance and compliance.
- Management Reviews: Evaluate health and safety objectives and performance with top management.
- Ongoing Improvement: Address non-conformities, improve processes, and prevent future risks.
- Surveillance Audits: Certification bodies conduct periodic audits to ensure continued compliance with ISO 45001:2018.
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