ISO 45001 is the new standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, which will replace the current OHSAS 18001. Having a robust and efficient Occupational Health and Safety Management System provides a more holistic approach in the management of your health and safety risks and allows you greater foresight for both your workers and your company.
Benefits of ISO 45001
–Worker Protection- A structured approach to hazard identification and risk management contributes to maintain a healthier and safer work environment, as well as to reduce the number of accidents and health problems produced in the workplace. This approach should help reduce employee injuries and sick leave.
–Risk Reduction – The comprehensive approach helps translate risk into appropriate action plans for assessment, verification, inspection, legal review and accident investigation, with the aim of reducing risks, protecting workers and controlling infrastructure threats that cause accidents.
– Legal Compliance – Provides a mechanism for the identification of current legislation and the implementation of applicable requirements. Staying in compliance with the law can help reduce complaints, pay lower insurance premiums, avoid financial consequences, and alleviate the stigma of negative publicity.
–Management System Basis–because of the basic structure of Annex S.L, the standard will align with other ISO Management System standards. For example, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 have already been revised and include such a common structure.
– Accountability – Certification is a way to demonstrate to your stakeholders your responsibility and commitment to Occupational Health and Safety.
