ISO 45001: 2018

Occupational health and safety management systems

What is ISO 45001?

ISO 45001 is an ISO standard for management systems of occupational health and safety (OH&S), published in March 2018. The goal of ISO 45001 is the reduction of occupational injuries and diseases.

What are the benefits of having an Occupational Health and Safety Management System?

  1. Reduction in production losses due to absenteeism related to OH&S.
  2. Reduces costs of insurance premia paid on behalf of workers compensation.
  3. Demonstrating your commitment to meet legal obligations.
  4. Reduction in overall costs related to OH&S incidents.
  5. Minimizing risks of downtime through accidents.
  6. Stakeholder trust and confidence.
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So why Certification?

  1. An independent voluntary verification of the system that enhances the confidence of the interested parties (Employees, Management, Government, Suppliers, Clients etc
  2. Involvement of the employees above their normal job coupled with the leadership of the top management
  3. Strategic communications enhanced the organisation’s reputation especially to stakeholders
  4. Reduced costs and increased efficiencies – more competitive and give a financial edge
  5. Adding the Health and Safety aspects to business management helps to achieve strategic business aims
  6. Encourage supplies to integrate into the organisation’s business systems and get a better Health and Safety performance

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