ISO 45001:2018 · Occupational health and safety
ISO 45001 Occupational health and safety certification
Protects your workforce and reduces workplace accidents and downtime on sites and in factories.
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Overview
What is ISO 45001 certification?
ISO 45001 is the international standard for occupational health and safety management in the workplace. It aims to improve working conditions and protect the health and safety of employees. ISO 45001 is an effective tool for reducing occupational risks and improving an organisation's health and safety performance.
ISO 45001 covers a wide range of areas, including risk assessment, the management of incidents and workplace accidents, the development of safety policies, training and awareness, and compliance with relevant legislation and regulations. If you want to make your workplace safer and be sure you are meeting your legal obligations, ISO 45001 certification can be a decisive step.
The international standard for occupational safety
ISO 45001 is the international standard for occupational health and safety management in the workplace.
Protecting employee health
ISO 45001 aims to protect the health and safety of employees and reduce occupational risks.
Compliance with requirements
ISO 45001 involves applying safety standards and complying with relevant legislation and regulations.
Better organisational performance
Certification helps improve organisational performance and reduce incidents and occupational problems.
What does ISO 45001 bring your organisation?
The key benefits organisations gain from implementing the standard and achieving certification.
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Employee safety
ISO 45001 certification promotes the health and safety of employees by improving working conditions and practices. It aims to reduce workplace accidents and provide a safe working environment.
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Fewer accidents
By providing a systematic framework for managing occupational health and safety, ISO 45001 helps reduce workplace accidents and injuries. This includes regular risk assessments and the development of accident prevention procedures.
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Legal and regulatory compliance
Certification helps ensure that your organisation complies with national and international occupational health and safety legislation and regulations.
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Higher productivity
In a safe and healthy working environment, employees can work more efficiently, increasing overall productivity.
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Greater public confidence
Certification helps build the confidence of customers, partners and investors in your organisation, supporting business success.
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Lower healthcare costs
By reducing workplace accidents and injuries, certification can cut healthcare costs for both employees and the organisation.
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A stronger reputation
ISO 45001 enhances your reputation as an organisation that cares about the safety of its people and the community.
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Environmental sustainability
Certification supports environmental sustainability by reducing the environmental impact of industrial operations and managing environmental risks effectively.
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Time and effort saved
A systematic framework makes health and safety management more efficient and saves time and effort on routine procedures.
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Greater competitiveness
ISO 45001 strengthens your competitive position by improving employee safety and making your organisation more attractive to customers and partners.
How to get ISO 45001 certified
A clear path from first contact to receiving your certificate, with support afterwards.
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Step 1: Initial preparation and awareness
Before starting, the organisation prepares for ISO 45001 certification. This includes raising awareness of the standard's requirements and confirming the organisation's commitment to them.
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Step 2: Appointing a quality and safety representative
A quality and safety representative is appointed within the organisation to coordinate and oversee implementation of the standard's requirements.
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Step 3: Risk assessment and initial review
The organisation analyses potential occupational health and safety risks and carries out an initial review to identify areas for improvement.
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Step 4: Developing the OH&S management system
The organisation develops and implements an occupational health and safety management system and ensures it meets the requirements of ISO 45001.
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Step 5: Implementation and training
The organisation puts the system into operation and gives employees the training they need to comply with it.
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Step 6: Ongoing review and improvement
The organisation continues to review and improve its health and safety management system regularly to ensure continual improvement.
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Step 7: Internal audit
Before the certification audit, the organisation carries out an internal audit to check that the system has been implemented correctly.
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Step 8: Certification audit and certificate issue
Team Quality carries out the Stage 1 and Stage 2 certification audits, then issues the certificate once conformity is verified.
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Step 9: Follow-up and maintenance
After certification, the organisation must keep meeting the requirements for maintenance and continual improvement.
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Step 10: Recertification
The organisation renews its ISO 45001 certification periodically through regular audits and assessments.
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ISO 45001 frequently asked questions
What is ISO 45001 certification?
ISO 45001 is an international standard for occupational health and safety management. It helps organisations improve and safeguard the health and safety of their employees and reduce workplace accidents and occupational risks.
Who can be certified to ISO 45001?
Any organisation that implements an occupational health and safety management system and meets the requirements of ISO 45001 can be certified. This includes small and large organisations in every sector.
What benefits does ISO 45001 certification offer?
ISO 45001 certification offers many benefits, including safer employees, fewer accidents, legal compliance, higher productivity and a stronger reputation.
How is ISO 45001 certification obtained?
To achieve ISO 45001 certification, an organisation follows the steps outlined above, from initial preparation and risk assessment through to the external audit and certification.
How long does ISO 45001 certification take?
The time needed depends on the size and type of the organisation and how ready it is. It can take anywhere from several months to two years or more.
Do organisations need to renew their ISO 45001 certification?
Yes. Organisations must renew their ISO 45001 certification periodically through regular audits and assessments that confirm continued conformity with the standard and improved performance.
Can the OH&S management system be tailored to my organisation's needs?
Yes. Your occupational health and safety management system can be tailored to your organisation's specific needs. It should suit your particular processes and risks so that you get the most out of it.
Can small organisations achieve ISO 45001 certification as easily as large ones?
Yes. Certification is open to organisations of every size and type. Small organisations simply need to implement the system and meet the requirements of the standard correctly.
Can we get outside help to prepare for ISO 45001 certification?
Yes. Many firms and expert consultants offer advisory services to help organisations implement and comply with ISO 45001.
Is there a test to pass or a report to submit for ISO 45001 certification?
There is no test or exam to pass. Certification involves submitting documents and records that demonstrate the organisation's conformity with the standard, followed by an external audit by a recognised body. If conformity is confirmed, the certificate is awarded.