What is the main difference between ISO 45001 and legal compliance?
Legal compliance is mandatory minimum practice, while ISO 45001 adds a systematic management framework for ongoing prevention and improvement.
Overview
ISO 45001 specifies requirements for an occupational health and safety (OH&S) management system, and gives guidance for its use, to enable organizations to provide safe and healthy workplaces.
Who this is for
- ■Construction and Engineering
- ■Oil & Gas industry
- ■Manufacturing facilities
- ■Health and service organizations
Primary benefits
- ✔Reduced workplace incidents
- ✔Improved employee morale and productivity
- ✔Legal and regulatory compliance
- ✔Demonstrated commitment to worker safety
Scope highlights
- →Hazard identification and OH&S risk opportunity controls
- →Worker consultation and participation mechanisms
- →Incident reporting, investigation, and corrective action
- →Health and safety performance monitoring and review
Common questions
Do office-based companies need ISO 45001?
Yes. Every workplace has health and safety risks, including ergonomic, psychosocial, and emergency preparedness risks.
Can ISO 45001 integrate with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001?
Yes. Many organizations implement integrated management systems for efficiency and common governance.