Occupational Health and Safety
ISO 45001 Overview
ISO 45001:2018 is a whole new standard created for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. The standard was set with major input from the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and sets the framework for establishing, implementing, and maintaining an occupational health and safety (OH&S) management system, managing OH&S risks and opportunities.
It’s aim is to both promote and protect the physical and mental health of workers which is a responsibility held by any organisation. With its usage, organisations should be able to clearly identify their OH&S risks, evaluate and seek to improve performance, and encourage and assure that workers take an active role. The benefits for the employees are clear; they see improved workplace conditions and lessen their risk for injury or illness. The intended outcomes of an OH&S management system include:
continual improvement of OH&S performance;
fulfillment of legal requirements and other requirements;
achievement of OH&S objectives.
How can UICS help?
There are two ways we can help depending on whether or not you are currently certified:
Certification preparation. For those not certified our ISO 45001 consultant will start with a detailed gap analysis to understand your processes and see how far they are from the standards required for certification. Once these gaps are identified the consultant will work with you to get them filled in a way that works for your business. You will then be ready for certification.
Internal Audits. For those already certified our ISO 45001 auditor will work with you to gather all the relevant information on how your business is currently operating. They will then evaluate it to establish your current compliance level against ISO 45001. The auditor will work towards the ultimate question. Are you still adhering to the standard? The answer to this question decides what we can do next.
6 Benefits of Hiring an ISO 45001 Consultant
It’s our day job, we hit the ground running. We know exactly where to start and what we need. This speeds up getting you certification ready.
You hire us to do one job and one job only. There are no distractions, no ‘just jobs’ that need doing quickly. No meetings to attend. When you hire us we will not stop until you are certification ready. Your employees can focus on their own jobs and nothing falls behind.
We save you time and money. The above two points are the time savers and by saving time, we save you money. Who doesn't want that?
We are independent, impartial and objective. This is something that can prove difficult when using employees. It’s possible, of course, but can prove difficult. We know what standards you need to test against and how you need to do it. If we think parts of your business aren't quite there or more work is needed we won't hesitate in letting you know.
Knowledge. We are on hand to answer any question you have about ISO’s and certification. Arguably so is google but can google answer the question in relation to your specific business? Do they know what your circumstances are? Do they know where you see yourselves in 5 years time? Consultants add that personal touch.
Experience. Our consultants have dealt with a wealth of businesses large and small. They’ve seen things work well and others, not so much. They bring this to the table.
Benefits of ISO 45001
Limited absenteeism, reduced workplace incidents, increase in productivity from fostering a health and safety culture within the workplace and a reduction in the cost of insurance premiums. Staff morale and reputation are also key benefits.