To which companies is directed the Ohsas 18001 Certification?
In March 2018, the new ISO 45001:2018 standard was published, which means that the previous Ohsas 18001:07 standard was repealed, although the deadline for migration to the new standard expires in March 2021.
General Objectives ISO 45001:2018
The international standard enables organisations to integrate prevention into the organisation so that management shows leadership and commitment to OSH performance in a way that ensures a safe and healthy working environment and the prevention of injuries and health deterioration.
Benefits of ISO 45001:2018 certification
- The advantages are obvious reduction of accidents and incidents, and unsafe situations.
- Improving the health and safety and well-being of workers.
- The system allows management to lead and control the management of prevention in a strategic way, as well as to monitor it through performance indicators.
- Increasing the participation of all the components of the organisation in prevention, i.e. integrating preventive activity in the company.
- ISO 45001:2018 certified companies will be able to demonstrate to third parties the conformity of the requirements of the implemented system.
- Improve the corporate image in the eyes of other companies (customers, suppliers) and public administration, becoming a distinguishing factor against the competition.
- Use of Adpreven's corporate identity - ISO 45001:2018 certification in all its documentation.
Main new features of ISO 45001:2018 compared to OHSAS 18001.07
- The role of top management in the leadership of the health and safety management system is reinforced as a business strategy.
- Increase worker participation at all levels.
- The context of the organisation is identified by looking at external and internal issues, as well as the needs and expectations of stakeholders.
- Broader focus on risk management to take advantage of performance opportunities.
- Increased compliance with legal and other requirements voluntarily subscribed to
- The establishment of indicators for the continuous improvement of the management system is strengthened.