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ISO 45001 – Healthy and safe working

ISO 45001 is the world’s leading standard for occupational health and safety, replacing previous operational health and safety models since 2018. It helps organizations of all sizes create safer workplaces, reduce risks, and comply with evolving regulations. More than just compliance, ISO 45001 signals a deep commitment to employee well-being, operational resilience, and sustainable growth—earning the confidence of clients, partners, and regulators alike.

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    ISO 45001:2018 – Elevating workplace safety to global standards

    About the certification

    ISO 45001:2018 is the first international ISO standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. It helps organizations proactively manage risks, ensure legal compliance, and foster a strong safety culture. By protecting employee well-being, it enhances resilience, performance, and reputation — making it essential in today’s accountability-driven business environment.

    Key focus areas:

    • Risk identification and control

    • Legal and regulatory compliance

    • Employee involvement

    • Continuous improvement and leadership commitment

    High-level structure (HLS): A strategic framework

    ISO 45001 follows the Annex SL High-Level Structure (HLS) — the common framework for ISO management system standards. This enables seamless integration with ISO 9001 (Quality) and ISO 14001 (Environment), making it easier to manage multiple systems.

    HLS Advantages:
    • Unified structure and terminology across standards
    • Streamlined documentation and processes
    • Improved cross-functional collaboration
    • Simplified auditing and compliance

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    Benefits of ISO 45001 Implementation

    Adopting ISO 45001 brings strategic and operational benefits, including: Organizations certified to ISO 45001 are better equipped to anticipate, respond to, and manage operational health and safety risks.

    • Fewer workplace incidents and injuries

    • Enhanced compliance with regulatory requirements

    • Increased employee morale and engagement

    • Lower insurance premiums and risk exposure

    • Improved operational efficiency

    • Strengthened brand reputation and stakeholder confidence

    Certification Journey

    Quote approval & agreement

    Client approves the quote and signs the agreement

    Stage 1 audit

    Document review & initial visit to assess compliance and readiness for Stage 2

    Stage 2 audit

    Conducted two weeks after stage 1 and six months before Stage 1 evaluating system effectiveness

    Certification Decision

    Certificate issued upon successful Stage 2 outcome

    Surveillance Audits

    First Audit: Within 11 months of certificate issue date.
    Second Audit: from 12 months from first surveillance audit.

    Recertification

    At the end of the 3-year cycle

    Our role as a Certification Body

    As an accredited certification body, we support your organization through every step of the ISO 45001 journey. Our expert auditors work collaboratively with your team to ensure smooth and successful implementation.

    Our services Include:

    • Gap analysis and readiness review Identify areas for improvement and align with ISO 45001 requirements

    • Training and awareness programs Equip teams with knowledge for successful implementation

    • Internal audit and pre-certification support Validate system performance before formal assessment

    • Certification audit Independent verification of compliance and system effectiveness

    • Ongoing surveillance and recertification Ensure continued conformity and drive continual improvement

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