ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management systems

ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

ISO 45001:2018 is an international standard that specifies requirements for an occupational health and safety management system (OHSMS). This standard helps organizations manage and improve their occupational health and safety performance by reducing workplace hazards, preventing work-related injuries and illnesses, and promoting a safe and healthy work environment. Here are the key components of ISO 45001:2018:

• Scope and Applicability: The organization determines the scope of its OHSMS, considering factors such as its activities, products, services, and the context in which it operates.
• Leadership and Commitment: Top management demonstrates leadership and commitment to occupational health and safety by establishing an OHS policy, defining roles and responsibilities, and ensuring that the OHSMS is integrated into the organization’s business processes.
• Worker Participation and Consultation: The organization encourages worker participation and consultation in occupational health and safety matters, involving workers in hazard identification, risk assessment, and decision-making processes.
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment: The organization systematically identifies workplace hazards, assesses risks, and implements controls to eliminate or minimize the risk of work-related injuries, illnesses, and incidents.
• Legal and Other Requirements: The organization identifies and ensures compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements related to occupational health and safety, as well as other requirements to which the organization subscribes.
• Objectives and Planning: The organization establishes measurable OHS objectives and plans actions to achieve them, taking into account the organization’s context, risks, opportunities, and the needs and expectations of interested parties.
• Operational Planning and Control: The organization establishes processes and controls to manage its OHS risks and opportunities, ensuring that workers are competent, aware of OHS risks, and have access to relevant information and resources.
• Emergency Preparedness and Response: The organization establishes and maintains procedures for identifying, assessing, and responding to emergency situations, including incidents and accidents, to prevent or minimize harm to workers and others.
• Performance Evaluation: The organization monitors, measures, analyzes, and evaluates its OHS performance and effectiveness, using data and information to make informed decisions and drive continual improvement.
• Management Review: Top management reviews the organization’s OHSMS at planned intervals to ensure its continuing suitability, adequacy, effectiveness, and alignment with the organization’s strategic direction.