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TMI BlogISO 45001: Occupational Health and Safety Management SystemsX X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ISO 45001: Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ance strategy, or academic purposes. 🔹 1. What is ISO 45001? ISO 45001:2018 is an international standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) for Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) management systems. It provides a framework to manage health and safety risks, improve employee well-being, and ensure compliance with legal and other requirements. ㈝ ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... 5; Purpose: To help organizations prevent work-related injuries, illnesses, and fatalities, and to create safer working environments. 🔹 2. Key Objectives of ISO 45001 * Reduce occupational injuries and diseases. * Eliminate hazards and minimize OH&S risks (including system deficiencies). * Promote worker participation and safety culture. * Integrate OH&S into the overall managemen ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... t system. 🔹 3. Who Can Use ISO 45001? ISO 45001 is applicable to all organizations, regardless of: * Size (small, medium, large) * Industry (construction, manufacturing, services, healthcare, etc.) * Public or private sector * Geographic location 🔹 4. Structure of ISO 45001 - High-Level Structure (HLS) ISO 45001 follows the Annex SL structure, which aligns with other IS ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... O management standards like ISO 9001 (Quality) and ISO 14001 (Environment). 📘 Major Clauses: * Scope * Normative references * Terms and definitions * Context of the organization * Leadership and worker participation * Planning * Support * Operation * Performance evaluation * Improvement 🔹 5. Key Components & Requirements ✅ Leadership & Commitment * To ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... p management must take accountability. * Establish OH&S policies and objectives. * Promote continual improvement. ✅ Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment * Identify hazards and assess risks. * Determine opportunities to improve OH&S. * Apply the hierarchy of controls (elimination, substitution, engineering controls, etc.) ✅ Worker Participation * Engage workers in decis ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ion-making. * Ensure consultation and removal of barriers (e.g., language, literacy). ✅ Legal and Compliance Obligations * Identify applicable legal and regulatory requirements. * Integrate compliance into planning and operations. ✅ Incident Investigation & Nonconformity Handling * Investigate incidents and near misses. * Take corrective action and prevent recurrence. c ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... 89; Monitoring & Measurement * Regular audits, inspections, and performance evaluations. * Use KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) for OH&S metrics. 🔹 6. Benefits of ISO 45001 Implementation Benefit Explanation 🔒 Improved Worker Safety Reduces injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. ⚖️ Legal Compliance Helps meet national/international safety laws. 📈 Ope ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... rational Efficiency Minimizes downtime and absenteeism. 🤝 Enhanced Reputation Builds stakeholder trust and credibility. 💰 Cost Reduction Fewer incidents = lower insurance and legal costs. 🌍 Alignment with ESG goals Supports sustainability and social responsibility. 🔹 7. ISO 45001 vs. OHSAS 18001 Feature ISO 45001 OHSAS 18001 Developer ISO BSI Structur ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... e Annex SL (aligned with ISO 9001/14001) Unique structure Focus on Context Yes Limited Worker Participation Strong emphasis Less emphasis Risk Approach Proactive (risk-based thinking) Reactive Integration Easy with other ISO standards Not standardized 🛑 Note: OHSAS 18001 was withdrawn in March 2021. Organizations should now migrate to ISO 45001. 🔹 8. Certification P ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... rocess * Gap Analysis - Identify what's missing. * Implementation - Establish processes, policies, training. * Internal Audit - Check for conformance. * Management Review - Assess system effectiveness. * Certification Audit (by Accredited Body) - Stage 1 and Stage 2 audit. * Surveillance Audits - Conducted annually post-certification. 🔹 9. ISO 45001 in High-Risk Industries In ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... dustries like construction, mining, shipbreaking, oil & gas, and manufacturing benefit immensely by adopting ISO 45001 due to their inherently high exposure to OH&S risks. Examples: * Green shipyards certified to ISO 45001 reduce fatal accidents in ship dismantling. * Factories Act aligned industries use ISO 45001 to meet both statutory compliance and international benchmarks. 🔹 10. ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... Conclusion
ISO 45001 is more than a certificate-it's a commitment to building a culture of safety, responsibility, and continuous improvement. In a global landscape that prioritizes sustainability, worker rights, and compliance, adopting ISO 45001 is a strategic necessity.
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