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ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS)

1. Definition

ISO 45001:2018 is the global standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS).
It provides a framework for organizations to proactively prevent work-related injuries and illnesses, ensuring safe and healthy workplaces.

It replaces OHSAS 18001:2007, introducing a more strategic and risk-based approach aligned with the Annex SL structure used in ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.

2. Purpose and Scope

The goals of ISO 45001:2018 are to:

  • Prevent workplace accidents, injuries, and occupational diseases.

  • Improve employee well-being, morale, and productivity.

  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

  • Integrate health and safety into the organization’s strategic management.

Applicable to any organization, regardless of size, type, or nature of work.

3. Key Components

  • Leadership and Worker Participation – Engagement of all levels in safety culture.

  • Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment – Proactive management of risks and opportunities.

  • Operational Control and Emergency Preparedness – Procedures for safe operations.

  • Competence and Training – Continuous development of worker safety awareness.

  • Performance Monitoring and Evaluation – Internal audits, reviews, and corrective actions.

4. Benefits

  • Reduces accidents, absenteeism, and operational disruptions.

  • Demonstrates commitment to legal compliance and employee welfare.

  • Enhances corporate reputation and stakeholder trust.

  • Improves productivity through safe and motivated workers.

  • Enables integration with ISO 9001 (Quality) and ISO 14001 (Environment).

5. Integration

ISO 45001 aligns with:

  • ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management)

  • ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management)

  • ISO 31000:2018 (Risk Management)

This supports an Integrated Management System (IMS) combining safety, quality, and environmental performance.

6. Conclusion

ISO 45001:2018 helps organizations create a preventive, proactive, and resilient safety culture.
By implementing it, organizations safeguard their most valuable asset — their people — while achieving sustainable and compliant business operations.