What are the key requirements of ISO 45001?

ISO 45001:2018, theOccupational Health and Safety Management System (OH&S) standard,outlines the key requirements that an organization must fulfill to establish
and maintain an effective OH&S management system. These requirements focus
on creating a safe and healthy work environment for employees and stakeholders
while managing OH&S risks. Here are the key requirements of ISO 45001:

Scope and Context of the Organization (Clause 4):

·       Determine the scope of the OH&S managementsystem.

·       Identify internal and external factors relevantto the organization's OH&S performance.

·       Identify the needs and expectations ofinterested parties.

·       Leadership and Worker Participation (Clause 5):

·       Top management must demonstrate leadership andcommitment to OH&S.

·       Establish and communicate the OH&S policyand objectives.

·       Consult and involve workers in OH&S matters.

Planning (Clause 6):

·       Identify and assess OH&S risks andopportunities.

·       Develop plans to address risks and opportunities.

·       Set OH&S objectives and establish programsto achieve them.

Support (Clause 7):

·       Provide resources, training, and awarenessprograms to support OH&S management.

·       Establish communication processes for OH&Smatters.

·       Ensure workers have the necessary competence toperform their tasks safely.

Operation (Clause 8):

·       Implement operational controls to manageOH&S risks.

·       Establish emergency preparedness and responseprocedures.

·       Manage changes that can affect OH&S.

Performance Evaluation (Clause 9):

·       Monitor and measure OH&S performance,including incident investigation.

·       Conduct internal audits to assess OH&Smanagement system compliance.

·       Assess the effectiveness of controls and actionsto improve performance.

Improvement (Clause 10):

·       Take corrective actions to addressnon-conformities and incidents.

·       Continually improve the OH&S managementsystem based on evaluation results.

·       Promote a culture of learning and improvement.

·       Compliance with these key requirements ensuresthat the organization systematically identifies, assesses, and controls
OH&S risks, implements measures to prevent accidents and incidents, and
continually improves its OH&S performance.

It is essential to note that ISO45001 Clauses follows the Annex SL high-level structure, making itcompatible with other ISO management system standards like ISO 9001 (Quality
Management) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management). This facilitates
integration and alignment of different management systems within an
organization.