ISO 45001:2018 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
What is ISO 45001:2018
ISO 45001:2018 is a technical specification related to occupational health and safety management systems. ISO 45001:2018 enables an organization to determine and control its risks and improve occupational health and safety performance. It promotes a safe and healthy working environment and provides the vehicle for companies to meet their health and safety obligations efficiently. ISO 45001:2018 certification enhances the organizations reputation in occupational health and safety. In addition, it signifies legal and regulatory compliance which potentially reduces the number of accidents, downtime and associated cost to the organization.
With the increase in accident claims and changes to legislation on safety in the workplace, such as corporate manslaughter, it is becoming even more important to ensure you have a robust Health and Safety Management System.
Becoming ISO 45001:2018 certified is an effective way to reduce the risks your organization could face following a health and safety incident.
Below are some of the main benefits our clients have experienced and what ISO 45001:2018 can potentially do for your organization:
Reduce accidents:
From emergency procedures to hazard and risk identification, having the right systems in place can help reduce accidents and the costs that come with them.
Demonstrate your commitment to health and safety:
Whether it is to clients, shareholders or your staff, by becoming ISO 45001:2018 certified you are sending a clear message about how seriously you take safety in the workplace.
Increase productivity:
By putting in new systems to reduce accidents you also reduce the risk of losing key workers through injury. This helps ensure disruption caused from accidents is kept low.
Minimize the risk of legal action:
If you become ISO 45001:2018 certified, you will have the systems in place to ensure you are compliant with the latest health and safety information.
Enhance your reputation and brand:
The Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification demonstrates that you adhere to high standards with regards to health and safety – enabling you to get ahead of competitors who have not achieved the standard.
At APC we strive to bring as many of these benefits as possible to your organization through ISO 45001:2018 certification.