FAQs

ISO 45001:2018 is the new international standard for OHSMS that replaces OHSAS 18001. ISO 45001 was developed by a group of health and safety management professionals to address the shortcomings of existing occupational health and safety standards. ISO 45001, although related to OHSAS 18001, is different.

ISO 45001 is designed to assist companies to safeguard employees and visitors from work-related illnesses. The guideline helps senior management establish a safe workplace, limit sickness and injury, protect employees' physical and mental health, and minimize business risk.

Employee and employer safety in the workplace is still a major issue. Every 15 seconds, 153 individuals suffer occupational injuries, according to the ISO. In extreme instances, hazardous working conditions may potentially result in death. ISO 45001 is significant because it seeks to reduce occupational injuries, illnesses, and deaths. The ISO 45001 committee recognized weaknesses in OHSAS 18001 and sought to remedy them in the new standard. ISO 45001 will also strive to harmonize occupational health and safety management across countries, which has been challenging due to the many different versions of OHSAS that were used throughout the world.

ISO 45001 builds based on OHSAS 18001 and is intended to be more readily integrated with other updated ISO management standards including ISO 14001 and ISO 9001. ISO 45001 will naturally integrate with operations if done correctly. ISO 45001 is adaptable and capable of fulfilling the business's requirements while also safeguarding employees and promoting development.

The following are some of the advantages of ISO certification, in addition to better worker safety and decreased risk:

Employees, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders have improved relationships.

Downtime and operational expenses are reduced.

Better consumer trust and reputation

Potential tax advantages

Any company that wants to reduce safety hazards and show a commitment to avoiding work-related illnesses, injuries, and fatalities should consider ISO 45001 certification. Small and big companies, as well as businesses from other sectors, are included. Automotive, construction and healthcare are just a few of the sectors that should seek ISO 45001 certification. If you already have OHSAS 18001 certification, you should think about getting ISO 45001 as well.

To get certified in ISO 45001 standards, your company must first apply the standard and then complete the auditing and certification procedure with a third-party certification body that is authorized. A two-stage audit is required for initial certification, and recertification every 3 years are required to maintain certification.

If you're switching from OHSAS 18001 to ISO 45001, the procedure may vary somewhat, but it must be finished by March 20, 2021

The cost of ISO certification is determined by several variables, including the length of the audit, the size of the company, the breadth of risk, and the existing degree of compliance. Request a quotation from your third-party certification organization to obtain a precise estimate of direct certification expenses.

Your certificate will remain valid as long as your management system meets the requirements of the relevant standard. Surveillance visits, consisting of partial system audits, will be led by the certification body at 6 monthly or yearly intervals, depending on the certification body. They will conduct a system-wide audit every three years. It will assist to keep the registration status by addressing the problem highlighted by auditors.

Yes. The ISO document known as 'Annex SL' was developed to introduce similar core content as well as common terminology and meanings throughout current ISO management system standards. This framework facilitates:

standards harmonize

uniformity is encouraged

facilitating management system integration

This eliminates the duplication of common components, making ISO standard implementation and administration far more efficient, saving you time and money.

The company may utilize this information to evaluate any risks and opportunities that may be present, and then take appropriate action to address them, after it has gained a thorough understanding of the wants and expectations of interested parties as well as strategic corporate requirements.

No, ISO 45001 does not eliminate the requirement for additional certifications such as ISO 14001 and ISO 9001. ISO 45001 is intended for occupational health and safety systems, and while they both follow the same overall system structure, ISO 14001 focuses on the environment, while ISO 9001 focuses on the quality of products and services.