ISO 45001:2018 · Occupational health and safety
ISO 45001:2018 Certification
ISO 45001 replaces OHSAS 18001 and requires a proactive approach to worker safety: hazard identification, worker participation, and controls that are verified rather than assumed.
Who ISO 45001 Suits
Common commercial triggers and operational scenarios where ISO 45001:2018 delivers direct procurement and compliance value.
- Contractors subject to client prequalification or site-access rules.
- Employers with high-risk activities, plant or field operations.
- Organizations integrating safety with an existing ISO 9001 or ISO 14001 system.
Core Management System Clauses
The international standard structures compliance across high-level operational clauses audited during Stage 1 and Stage 2 assessments.
Worker participation
Arrangements for consultation and participation of workers at all levels.
Hazard identification
Hazard identification and assessment of OH&S risks and opportunities.
Legal and other requirements
Applicable safety legislation and how compliance is evaluated.
Operational control
Hierarchy of controls, including elimination, substitution and engineering controls before PPE.
Emergency preparedness
Plans, drills and evidence of review following incidents or drills.
Incident investigation
Reporting, investigation, corrective action and learning from near misses.
What We Prepare with You
Our dedicated coordination service prepares every document and audit trail before the independent certification body begins assessment.
Hazard and risk register
Built with supervisors and workers, covering routine, non-routine and emergency situations.
Legal register
Safety legislation and client requirements mapped to controls and inspection records.
Site walkdown
A pre-audit inspection of the areas the certification body is likely to sample.
Audit & Certification Roadmap
A transparent four-phase path from gap assessment to published register listing.
Stage 1
Documentation & readiness review.
Stage 2
Implementation & evidence audit.
Decision
Corrective closure & issuance.
Register
Public listing & QR code verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Key considerations on timelines, documentation, and audits for ISO 45001.
Is ISO 45001 a legal requirement?
No, but clients and regulators increasingly expect a certified system, particularly for construction, manufacturing and field services.
How does it differ from OHSAS 18001?
ISO 45001 adds explicit requirements for worker participation, context of the organization and a stronger emphasis on risk-based thinking.
Do we need a full-time safety officer?
Not necessarily. The standard requires defined responsibilities and competence, which can be distributed depending on the size and risk profile of the organization.
Can we integrate with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001?
Yes, and most clients do. Shared policy, objectives, internal audit and management review reduce duplication.
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Scope ISO 45001:2018 for Your Organization
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