ISO 45001 - Occupational health and safety management system certificatio

 

What is ISO 45001?

The ISO 45001 standard deals with occupational health and safety, and outlines the criteria for OH&S policies, objectives, planning, implementation, operation, auditing and review. Successful implementation of of an Occupational Health and Safety Management System will assist in addressing issues such as hazard identification, injury prevention and continual improvement.

This standard also utilizes the Plan-Do-Check-Act methodology to systematically manage health and safety risks. This approach applies to organizations of all sizes and can be integrated with other ISO management system standards.

Once certified, organisations can proudly promote themselves as certificate holders in any of their promotional materials and can include the URS certification logo free of charge.

 

Who requires an ISO 45001 certification?

Any organisation seeking to demonstrate their commitment to health and safety in the workplace should consider becoming certified for ISO 45001.

How can an ISO 45001 certification benefit your business?

Becoming certified for ISO 45001 can bring a wide range of benefits to your organisation, including:

 

• Improved safety and performance within the workplace


• Reduction of workplace incidents


• Increased employee engagement

What are the key requirements ISO 45001?

When working towards becoming certified for ISO 45001, there are various areas that will be a focus during the audit. These areas include:

 

• Hazard identification


• Planning and implementation


• Emergency preparedness


• Control of workplace risks

What clauses make up the structure of ISO 45001?

When working towards becoming certified for ISO 41001, there are various areas that will be a focus during the audit. These areas include:

 

• Process management


• Leadership involvement


• Policies


• Facility management

What clauses make up the structure of ISO 41001?

 

Clauses 1-3 – Introductory clauses:

The first three clauses of ISO 45001 introduce the scope and sector application of the standard. Highlighting a variety of areas that would benefit from implementing the guidance and requirements that are outlined.

In addition to this, clause 3 provides an extensive list of definitions for terms that feature throughout the standard. The aim is to assist organisations with an understanding of how the standard can benefit their organisation.

 

Clause 4 – Context of the organisation:

Clause 4 requires organizations to understand how internal and external factors can affect their OH&S management system, and identify how meeting the expectations of workers and interested parties can assist with limiting risks and increasing opportunities.



Climate change amendments:

The amendments have not changed the requirements of clause 4.1 and 4.2, rather they have added an assurance that climate change is considered for the management system. Due to the necessity of climate awareness, it should be considered by organisations and is therefore included as part of the standard.

Rather than a transition being required, organisations should instead consider and apply the guidance provided in the amendment. Should a company minute their considerations during their Management Review regarding CCC as well as evidence of their considerations and any actions, a discrepancy shall NOT be raised. However, should no minute exist for any considerations, then a discrepancy will be raised.

Where a minute and evidence does exist but is clearly of little relevance to CCC an Opportunity for Improvement (OFI) will be raised.

 

Clause 5 – Leadership and worker participation:

Clause 5 emphasizes the essential role of top management in demonstrating leadership and commitment to OH&S. This section also highlights how the consultation and participation of staff goes hand in hand with being able to demonstrate this commitment.

 

Clause 6 – Planning:

Clause 6 explores how planning actions can be utilised to address risks and opportunities, and set OH&S objectives whilst highlighting a path to achieving them.

 

Clause 7 – Support:

Clause 7 outlines the various resource elements that are required to support the OH&S management system, including competence, awareness, communication, and documented information.

 

Clause 8 – Operation:

Clause 8 covers each of the methods used for operational planning and the controlling of the OH&S management system. These methods include emergency preparedness and the management of changes.

 

Clause 9 – Performance evaluation:

Clause 9 requires organizations to monitor, measure, analyse, and evaluate their OH&S performance; and highlights how internal audits and management reviews can be utilised to efficiently achieve this.

 

Clause 10 – Improvement:

In the final section of the standard, clause 10 focuses on the ways in which organisations can achieve the continual improvement of an OH&S management system. The success of this improvement path primarily relies on organisations highlighting nonconformities and implementing corrective actions to maintain the OH&S management system at the highest standard.

 

How long will your ISO 45001 certificate be valid for?

Your ISO 45001 certificate will be valid for at least three years; dependent on the type of site that is being certified.

 

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