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ISO 45001 Health & Safety Management System

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What is ISO 45001:2018?

ISO 45001:2018 is an international standard for occupational health and safety management systems (OHSMS). It provides a framework that organizations can use to establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve their occupational health and safety management systems. The primary goal of ISO 45001 is to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for employees and others affected by an organization’s activities.

Key requirements of ISO 45001:2018 include:

Occupational Health and Safety Policy: Organizations must develop and maintain an OHS policy that outlines their commitment to providing a safe and healthy workplace.
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment: Identifying and assessing occupational health and safety hazards and risks associated with the organization’s activities, products, and services.
Legal and Other Requirements: Identifying and keeping track of applicable laws and regulations related to occupational health and safety, as well as other requirements.
Objectives and Targets: Establishing specific OHS objectives and targets to improve safety performance.
Resources, Roles, Responsibility, and Authority: Ensuring that the necessary resources are allocated, roles and responsibilities are defined, and the appropriate authority is granted to support the OHSMS.
Competence, Training, and Awareness: Ensuring that employees are competent, aware of their OHS responsibilities, and adequately trained.
Consultation and Participation: Involving workers and other relevant stakeholders in OHS matters.
Communication: Establishing and maintaining internal and external communication processes relevant to OHS.
Documentation and Record Keeping: Creating and maintaining the necessary documentation, including procedures and records, to demonstrate compliance with the standard.
Operational Controls: Implementing controls to manage OHS risks and hazards during the organization’s activities.
Emergency Preparedness and Response: Developing and maintaining plans and procedures for responding to emergencies that could impact occupational health and safety.
Monitoring and Measurement: Regularly monitoring and measuring OHS performance against the established objectives and targets.
Incident Investigation and Nonconformity: Investigating incidents and nonconformities to identify their root causes and take corrective and preventive actions.
Continual Improvement: Continuously improving the OHSMS to enhance occupational health and safety.