ISO 45001 is an international standard that specifies requirements for an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Management System. This standard provides a framework for organizations to manage OHS-related risks and opportunities, create a healthy and safe workplace, and protect people from work-related injuries and illnesses.
Differences between ISO 45001 and OHSAS 18001:
ISO 45001 replaces the previous standard, OHSAS 18001. The main differences between the two standards are:
Lifecycle focus:
ISO 45001 takes a more holistic approach, focusing on the entire lifecycle of a product or service, including design, development, production, distribution, and use.
Stakeholder involvement:
ISO 45001 emphasizes the importance of stakeholder involvement in the decision-making process related to OHS.
Integration with other management systems:
ISO 45001 is designed to be easily integrated with other management systems, such as ISO 9001 (quality management) and ISO 14001 (environmental management).