- International Organization for Standardization -
ISO 45001 is the international standard for occupational health and safety management systems (OHSMS), created to improve global workplace health and safety performance. It helps organizations prevent and control risks that can cause injury and ill health. It replaced OHSAS 18001 with ISO 45001:2018; organizations certified to OHSAS 18001 were required to complete transition within three years from 12 March 2018.
Application of the High Level Structure (HLS)
Stronger emphasis on management participation and consultation
Requirements covering workers beyond direct employees
Addition of risks and opportunities related to the management system and OHS
Enhance competitiveness and export opportunities through international trust
Establish systematic processes that address legal requirements and incident prevention
Reduce injury rates and lost-time incidents by managing workplace risks
Lower insurance and direct/indirect costs through an OHSMS
Improve transparency in safety processes and support stable labor relations