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ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System

ISO 45001 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

ISO 45001 aims to identify potential hazards that may result in harm in advance and to implement preventive measures. It generally aligns with the fulfillment of legal and regulatory obligations. It is a voluntary management system applicable to all sectors and organizations regardless of size.

Formerly known as OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System, the standard was published as ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System in March 2018. Organizations certified to OHSAS were given a transition period until March 2021 to migrate to the new standard. After this date, OHSAS certificates are no longer valid.

Purpose of Occupational Health and Safety

  • To protect employees from accidents and other hazards,

  • To ensure workplace safety,

  • To ensure production safety,

  • To comply with laws and regulations,

  • To manage a safe and healthy working environment.

Benefits of ISO 45001

  • Increases productivity by reducing absenteeism and employee turnover,

  • Establishes a strong health and safety culture in which employees are encouraged to actively participate in occupational health and safety activities,

  • Demonstrates strengthened leadership commitment to proactively improve occupational health and safety performance,

  • Provides the ability to meet legal and regulatory requirements,

  • Enhances the organization’s reputation,

  • Maintains high levels of employee motivation and morale.