ISO 45001 is an International Standard that identifies requirements for an occupational health and safety (OH&S) management system, with guidance for its use, to permit an organization to proactively develop its OH&S performance in preventing injury and ill-health. ISO 45001 is intended to be applicable to any organization regardless of its size, type and nature. ISO 45001 enables an organization, through its OH&S management system, to integrate other aspects of health and safety, such as worker wellness/wellbeing; however, it should be noted that an organization can be necessary by applicable legal requirements to also address such issues.
This is not required by law to appliance ISO 45001 or other similar management standards, but they can support provide a structured framework for make sure a safe and healthy workplace.
Gaining the ISO 45001 certification permits you to reveal that your business operates a best-practice Occupational Health and Safety Management System – decreasing the likelihood of accidents and breaches of provision, as well as refining your organization’s complete performance.
The standard is malleable and can be adapted to manage occupational health and safety and suits a wide range of organizations including: