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ISO 45001

ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

International standard for occupational health and safety management systems, providing a framework to improve employee safety, reduce workplace risks, and create better working conditions.

Authority
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
Applicability
Any organization regardless of size, type, or nature
Penalties
Not a legal requirement but certification can be suspended or withdrawn
Last Updated
2018 (Current Version)

Key Requirements

1

Context of the Organization (Clause 4)

Understand internal and external issues affecting OH&S management, identify interested parties and their requirements.

2

Leadership and Worker Participation (Clause 5)

Top management commitment, establish OH&S policy, assign roles and responsibilities, ensure worker consultation and participation.

3

Planning (Clause 6)

Identify hazards and assess risks, determine legal and other requirements, set OH&S objectives and plan to achieve them.

4

Support (Clause 7)

Provide adequate resources, ensure competence, raise awareness, establish communication processes, maintain documented information.

5

Operation (Clause 8)

Implement operational controls, establish emergency preparedness and response procedures, manage change.

6

Performance Evaluation (Clause 9)

Monitor and measure OH&S performance, conduct internal audits, conduct management reviews.

7

Improvement (Clause 10)

Investigate incidents and nonconformities, implement corrective actions, continually improve OH&S management system.

Reporting Requirements

Report TypeDeadlineForm/Document
Management ReviewAt planned intervals (typically annually)Management Review Report
Internal AuditsPer audit schedule (minimum annually)Audit Reports
Incident InvestigationsAs incidents occurInvestigation Reports
Performance MonitoringOngoing (monthly/quarterly)OH&S Performance Reports
Surveillance AuditsAnnually (post-certification)N/A - Conducted by certification body

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