ISO 45001 is for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OH&S MS). It provides a framework to help organizations ensure the safety and health of employees and other stakeholders in the workplace
The purpose of ISO 45001 is to help organizations establish and implement an effective occupational safety and health management system to prevent workplace accidents, injuries, and occupational diseases. This standard is based on best practices in occupational safety and health, as well as relevant standards and guidelines from the International Labour Organization (ILO)
The ISO 45001 Occupational Safety and Health Management System covers the following aspects:
- Risk assessment and management: Organizations need to identify and assess various workplace risks and develop appropriate control measures to reduce or eliminate these risks
- Regulatory compliance: Organizations need to ensure that they comply with local and international occupational safety and health regulations and requirements and incorporate them into their management systems
- Employee involvement: Organizations need to actively promote employee participation and engagement to ensure they play a positive role in the effective implementation and continuous improvement of the occupational safety and health management system
- Training and Awareness: Organizations need to provide appropriate training and awareness activities to ensure that employees understand workplace risks and safety requirements and have the necessary skills and knowledge to deal with potential hazards
- Monitoring and auditing: Organizations need to identify methods for monitoring and auditing their occupational safety and health management systems to ensure their effective operation and continuous improvement
By implementing the ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management system, organizations can effectively manage and reduce workplace risks, improve employee safety and health, and achieve regulatory compliance goals. It also helps improve the organization's image and reputation, increasing stakeholder trust and satisfaction