What are the key requirements of ISO 45001?

ISO 45001 specifies the requirements for an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS). The key requirements of ISO 45001 include:

1. Context of the Organization: The organization must determine the internal and external factors that may impact its occupational health and safety (OH&S) performance, as well as the needs and expectations of relevant interested parties.

2. Leadership and Worker Participation: Top management must demonstrate leadership and commitment to the OHSMS, establish OH&S policies and objectives, and ensure the active participation of workers in OH&S matters.

3. Planning: The organization must plan actions to address risks and opportunities related to OH&S hazards and establish measurable OH&S objectives.

4. Support: The organization must provide the necessary resources, competence, awareness, communication, and documented information to support the effective operation of the OHSMS.

5. Operation: The organization must implement and control its OH&S processes to address hazards and risks, including hazard identification, risk assessment, and implementation of controls.

6. Performance Evaluation: The organization must monitor, measure, analyze, and evaluate its OH&S performance, including compliance with legal and other requirements, to determine the effectiveness of the OHSMS.

7. Improvement: The organization must continually improve the suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness of the OHSMS by taking corrective actions to address non-conformities and enhancing OH&S performance.

These requirements are aimed at enabling organizations to proactively manage occupational health and safety risks, prevent work-related injuries and ill health, and promote a safe and healthy work environment for workers and other relevant stakeholders.