ISO 45001 : 2018 is an internationally recognized standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OH&SMS) that provides a framework for organizations to manage their occupational health and safety risks and improve the health and safety of their employees and other stakeholders.
The standard requires organizations to establish and maintain a documented OH&SMS that identifies, assesses, and controls their occupational health and safety risks. It also requires organizations to set occupational health and safety objectives and targets, and to regularly review and evaluate their performance against these objectives.
ISO 45001:2018 is applicable to organizations of all sizes and industries, including manufacturing companies, service providers, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. It can be used to manage a wide range of occupational health and safety issues, such as workplace hazards, injury and illness prevention, emergency preparedness, and compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
Implementing ISO 45001 : 2018 helps organizations to reduce the risk of workplace accidents and injuries, improve employee morale and productivity, and enhance their reputation with customers, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies. It also helps organizations to comply with occupational health and safety regulations and avoid costly fines and legal liabilities.
Certification to ISO 45001 : 2018 is voluntary, but it can be a valuable asset for organizations that want to demonstrate their commitment to occupational health and safety. Certification is provided by independent third-party organizations that assess an organization's OH&SMS against the requirements of the standard.