ISO 45001 stands as a paramount testament to an organization’s unwavering commitment to the well-being of its greatest asset – its people. More than a standard, ISO 45001 is a visionary framework that transforms workplace safety into an integral part of an organization’s culture. This internationally recognized occupational health and safety management system serves as a guardian, guiding businesses through the complex landscape of risk and compliance. Adopting ISO 45001 is not merely a checkbox on a regulatory list; it is a pledge to create environments where every worker is valued, protected, and empowered. This standard empowers organizations to systematically identify and mitigate risks, fostering a culture where safety isn’t just a priority but a way of life. ISO 45001 is not just about compliance; it is a proactive stance towards creating workplaces that inspire confidence, enhance productivity, and, above all, ensure the well-being of every individual within the organizational ecosystem. In embracing ISO 45001, organizations embark on a journey that transcends compliance – it’s a commitment to fostering a safer, healthier, and more resilient future for everyone involved.
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A management system is a way of defining an organization’s operations to help it meet its objectives.
A quality management system is a way of defining how an organization can meet the requirements of its customers and other stakeholders affected by its work. Other ISO standards look at other types of management systems, such as ISO 14001 for environmental management ISO 45001 for occupational health and safety management. ISO 9001 is based on the idea of continual improvement. It is designed to be flexible enough for use by many different types of organization, so does not specify what the objectives relating to “quality” or “meeting customer needs ” should be. Instead, it requires organizations to define these objectives themselves and continually improve their processes in order to reach them. Once these targets have been attained, they must be reassessed… in a quest for continual improvement. A good quality management system can bring benefits to organizations of all sizes and all sectors, from the small manufacturer of bicycle parts to a hospital employing 5000 people. In fact, when ISO 9001:2015 was revised, one of the main improvements was to make it accessible to all types of enterprises, including service-oriented organizations.
An ISO 45001 based OH&S management system will enable an organization to improve its OH&S
performance by:
• developing and implementing an OH&S policy and OH&S objectives
• establishing systematic processes which consider its “context” and which take into
account its risks and opportunities, and its legal and other requirements
• determining the hazards and OH&S risks associated with its activities; seeking to eliminate them, or putting in controls to minimize their potential effects
• establishing operational controls to manage its OH&S risks and its legal and other
requirements
• increasing awareness of its OH&S risks
• evaluating its OH&S performance and seeking to improve it, through taking appropriate
actions
• ensuring workers take an active role in OH&S matters
In combination these measures will ensure that an organization’s reputation as a safe place to
work will be promoted, and can have more direct benefits, such as:
• improving its ability to respond to regulatory compliance issues
• reducing the overall costs of incidents
• reducing downtime and the costs of disruption to operations
• reducing the cost of insurance premiums
• reducing absenteeism and employee turnover rates
• recognition for having achieved an international benchmark (which may in turn influence
customers who are concerned about their social responsibilities)
A sample certification process is defined here
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