ISO 45001

ISO 45001:2018

Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems

A structured system for managing workplace health and safety risks, worker participation and OH&S performance.

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Who this standard can apply to

Factories and industrial units
Construction and engineering companies
Educational and training organizations
Hospitals, offices and service organizations
Organizations with employees, contractors or workplace hazards

Typical areas reviewed

Hazard identification and risk control
Worker consultation and participation
Legal and other requirements
Incident response and corrective action
OH&S objectives and continual improvement

Certification pathway

Application & Scope

Confirm the organization, sites, activities, requested standard and intended certification scope.

Document Review

Review relevant policies, procedures, records, objectives and management-system evidence.

Assessment / Audit

Evaluate implementation and objective evidence against the applicable requirements and approved arrangement.

Findings & Corrective Action

Where findings are identified, corrective action and supporting evidence are reviewed before closure.

Decision & Status

A defined decision is recorded with scope, validity and any applicable conditions or limitations.

Surveillance & Renewal

Ongoing status, surveillance and renewal requirements are managed according to the applicable certification arrangement.

Scope & Transparency

Certification, where offered, applies only to the defined management-system scope and responsible certification arrangement. It does not mean that ISO itself has certified or endorsed the organization.