ISO 45001: Occupational Safety and Health Management System
ISO 45001: Improve the Culture of Prevention in your Company
ISO 45001 is an international standard that establishes the requirements for implementing an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS). Its main objective is to prevent occupational injuries and illnesses, promoting a safe and healthy work environment for workers and stakeholders.
This standard replaces the former OHSAS 18001, integrating easily with other management systems such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 thanks to its high-level structure (HLS).
Main requirements of ISO 45001
Context of the organization
- Analysis of the internal and external environment.
- Identification of stakeholders and their needs.
Leadership and participation
- Senior management commitment.
- Clear definition of roles and responsibilities.
- Active participation of workers.
Planning
- Hazard identification and risk assessment.
- Identification of opportunities to improve OSH.
- Objectives and planning to achieve them.
Support
- Necessary resources, competence, awareness and communication.
- Control of documented information.
Operation
- Operational controls and emergency preparedness.
- Change management and secure purchasing.
Performance evaluation
- Monitoring, measurement and analysis of results.
- Internal audits and management reviews.
Improvement
- Management of incidents, non-conformities and corrective actions.
- Continuous improvement of the system.
Practical measures to comply with ISO 45001
- Establish a health and safety committee with worker representation.
- Prepare an updated occupational risk map.
- Implement periodic risk prevention training programs.
- Conduct regular internal audits and analysis of accidents and incidents.
- Maintain a record of key indicators: incidents, accident-free hours, etc.
- Integrate OSH into operational and strategic planning decisions.
Advantages of ISO 45001 certification
For the organization:
- Reduction of incidents, accidents and occupational illnesses.
- Regulatory compliance and reduction of legal sanctions.
- Increased employee productivity and engagement.
- Improved corporate reputation.
For customers:
- Safer and healthier working conditions.
- Active participation in OSH issues.
- Reduced absenteeism and improved well-being.
For the market:
- Competitive advantage in bids and contracts.
- Reinforced trust from customers, suppliers and business partners.
- Improved relations with regulators and insurance companies.
ISO 45001: Application by sector and industry
Manufacturing industry
Oil, gas and energy
Logistics, Transportation
Education and public services
Health services
Construction and mining
Education and public services
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