ISO 45001
Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS)

Challenges Faced by Industries:
Workplace Safety: Lack of a structured approach to ensure occupational health and safety for employees.
Compliance: Difficulty in meeting legal and regulatory requirements related to workplace safety without ISO 45001 guidelines.
Risk of Incidents: Increased vulnerability to workplace accidents, injuries, and occupational illnesses.
Employee Health: Inability to assure employees of a safe and healthy work environment.
Productivity Impact: Potential for decreased productivity and efficiency due to workplace hazards and incidents.
Legal Liabilities: Higher risk of legal consequences and fines associated with non-compliance with health and safety regulations.
Reputation Damage: Damage to brand reputation due to safety incidents or perceived lack of commitment to employee welfare.
Employee Turnover: Impact on employee retention and recruitment due to concerns over workplace safety.
Supply Chain Relations: Difficulty in maintaining relationships with suppliers who prioritize safety-certified partners.
Cost Implications: Increased costs from potential workplace incidents, insurance premiums, and the need for safety improvements to meet ISO 45001 standards.
Benefits
- Improved workplace safety and reduced incidents.
- Enhanced regulatory compliance.
- Increased employee morale and productivity.
- Reduced insurance premiums and costs related to workplace incidents.


Certification Steps
- Gap Analysis: Evaluate current safety practices against ISO 45001 requirements.
- Training: Educate staff on health and safety practices and responsibilities.
- Documentation: Develop and implement OHSMS documentation.
- Internal Audit: Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance.
- Certification Audit: Undergo an external audit by a certification body.