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What is ISO 45001
ISO 45001 is an international standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management (OHSM). ISO 45001 helps organizations to identify and control health and safety hazards in the workplace through a systematic approach that includes hazard identification, risk assessment, and control measures. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of continual improvement, requiring organizations to monitor and review their health and safety management system regularly to identify opportunities for improvement and implement appropriate corrective actions.
Who needs ISO 45001 certification
It is applicable to organizations of all sizes, industries and sectors. Moreover, any organization that wants to prioritize the health and safety of its employees and stakeholders can benefit from implementing occupational health and safety management system.
Benefits of ISO 45001 certification
- Ensures legal and regulatory compliance: This reduces the risk of fines, penalties and legal liabilities protecting your business’ reputation and financial well-being.
- Enhanced employee productivity and efficiency: This in turn leads to a positive impact to your business in the long run.
- It is a marketing tool: That attracts more customers, partners and investors.
- Improved occupational health and safety: This leads to a safer work environment.
- Cost savings - Reducing workplace incidents and related costs can lead to significant financial savings over time.
- Employee training - The standard emphasizes the importance of employee training and awareness regarding health and safety matters. This leads to a more knowledgeable workforce capable of identifying hazards and contributing to a safer workplace.
- Continual improvement -The standard promotes a culture of continual improvement encouraging organizations to regularly audit and improve their healthy and safety practices.
ISO 45001 Certification Requirements
To get ISO 45001 certified, your organization should meet the requirements outlined in clause 4 to 10 of the standard.
- ISO 45001 requires the organization to identify internal and external issues that can affect its occupational health and safety management system
- The organization should also determine interested parties including workers and their needs and expectations.
- Furthermore, the organization should document the scope of the occupational health and safety management system (OHSMS). The scope outlines the functions, activities, products and services covered by the OHSMS.
- Top Management must demonstrate leadership and commitment with respect to the OHSMS. This includes taking overall responsibility for the prevention of injuries and provision of safe working environment.
- Senior Management must also establish, implement and maintain an Occupational Health and Safety Policy and objectives.
Top Management shall also ensure the responsibilities and authorities for relevant roles are assigned, communicated and understood within the organisation.
- Additionally, the organization should establish and maintain processes for consultation and participation of workers
- The organisation should determine occupational health and safety risks and opportunities and plan actions to address them. Moreover, these risks and opportunities should be maintained as documented information.
- ISO 45001 standard also requires the organization to maintain a process for hazard identification.
- Moreover, ISO 14001 requires the organization to document its legal requirements relevant to the OHSMS.
- Additionally, the organization should document occupational health and safety objectives and plans to achieve them.
- The organization should provide resources needed for the establishment, implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of the OHSMS.
- It should also determine the necessary competences of workers that can affect the performanceof the OHSMS through education, training and experience.
- Make people aware of the Occupational Health and Safety Policy, Objectives and how they can contribute to the effectiveness of the EMS and the implications of not participating.
- Additionaly, the organizations should determine communications relevant to the OHSMS
- Furthermore, the organization should maintain documented information required by the Standard and organisation’s OHSMS.
- The organization should implement processes needed to operate the OHSMS.
- ISO 45001 also requires the organization to establish processes for elimination of safety hazards and reduction of risks.
- Furthermore, the organization should establish and implement processes needed to prepare and respond to emergency situations.
- It is a requirement for the organization to evaluate externally provided services and products.
- Determine what is to be monitored and measured and the methods for monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation.
- Additionally, the organization should establish processes for evaluating compliance.
- The Organisation must also plan, establish, implement and maintain an internal audit programme and conduct internal audits at planned intervals.
- Furthermore top management must review the Occupational Health and Safety Management System at planned intervals.
- The organization should identify non conformances and implement corrective actions.
- Organization shall continually improve the suitability, adequacy and effectiveness of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System.
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Frequently asked Questions (FAQ)
ISO standards are internationally recognized guidelines and specifications developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). This organization is an independent, non-governmental international organization composed of national standards bodies from different countries. ISO standards cover various fields and industries and are designed to provide best practices, consistency, and harmonization in processes, products, and services worldwide.
- Enhancing quality
- Facilitating international trade
- Ensuring safety and reliability
- Improving efficiency and productivity
- Mitigating risks
- Enhancing sustainability
- Building trust and credibility
- Enhanced quality and customer satisfaction
- Increased market access and business opportunities
- Risk mitigation and compliance
- Continuous improvement culture
- International recognition and reputation
- Improved efficiency and productivity
- Employee engagement and satisfaction
The time it takes to get ISO Certified can vary depending on several factors, including the size and complexity of your organization, the specific ISO standard(s) being implemented, the level of existing processes and documentation, available resources, and the commitment and readiness of your organization to undergo the implementation and certification process.
The cost of ISO Certification can vary significantly depending on several factors, including the size and complexity of your organization, the specific ISO standard(s) being implemented, the level of existing processes and documentation, available resources, and also the approach taken for implementation and certification.
