ISO 45001 2018 Standard

Who should use this standard?

Organisations of any size and type that want to:

• Implement an OH&S management system to improve health and safety within the workplace, and effectively manage occupational risks and hazards;
• Increase awareness of health and safety risks and increase employee involvement in identifying and dealing with those risks; and/or
• Achieve certification to demonstrate to stakeholders that the organisation takes occupational health and safety seriously.

Why use this standard?

• Compatible with popular management systems standards such as ISO 9001 (quality management) and ISO 27001 (information security management), ISO 45001 can be easily integrated into existing management systems.
• It helps organisations provide a healthy, safe working environment, boosting employee morale and reducing costs.
• It assists compliance with a range of occupational health and safety legislation.

What’s changed since the last update?

ISO 45001 replaces OHSAS 18001:2007.

This latest revision aligns the Standard to Annex SL (the common format for management system standards), allowing easy integration with other management systems.

It also places greater focus on:

• Consultation and participation of workers in the operation of the OH&S management system, especially in respect of identifying and eliminating risks and hazards within the workplace;
• Accountability and leadership provided by top management in respect of OH&S risks and hazards and the operation of the management system; and
• OH&S roles and responsibilities throughout the organisation.