ISO 45001 - Proof of a healthy working environment

An ISO 45001 certification shows that your company takes the work environment seriously - physically, socially and organizationally. A structured management system reduces the risk of accidents and ill health, while building a safe workplace for both employees and visitors.

What is ISO 45001?

ISO 45001 is an international standard for occupational health and safety management systems. It helps companies work systematically to identify risks, prevent accidents and create a safe and healthy working environment. The standard is based on the ISO common structure and can be easily integrated with, for example, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.

Business benefits of ISO 45001 certification

Certifying your business to ISO 45001 creates measurable benefits - both for your organization's management and for the health and safety of your employees. Here are some of the most strategic impacts:

• Reduced operational risk through fewer workplace accidents, incidents and sick leave
• Strengthened employer brand and higher attractiveness of the upskilling program
• Improved compliance with health and safety legislation and regulatory requirements
• Stronger corporate culture through systematic and inclusive work environment management
• Increased competitiveness in tenders, supply chains and certification-demanding business

Certification requirements

To become ISO 45001 certified, you need to meet a number of requirements. Many of them are facilitated with the right tools and system support.

• A health and safety management system
  The organization must have a functioning management system that clearly describes how health and safety issues are managed. It should cover the planning, implementation, monitoring and improvement of health and safety management.
• Clear documentation
  Requirement for good document management of the organization's objectives, division of responsibilities and identified risks. Action plans to manage the risks must also exist and be kept up to date.
• Management of deviations and incidents
  The company must have procedures for identifying, reporting and following up deviations and incidents through clear case management. In addition, there should be a system for collecting and managing suggestions for improvement from the business.
• Commitment from management
  Management should show clear support for health and safety management and involve staff in the process. Active participation from all levels of the organization is crucial to success.
• Mapping processes and identifying risks
  Good process mapping aims to identify health and safety risks and areas for improvement. It provides a holistic view of workflows, responsibilities and possible risk points.

ISO 45001 checklist

ISO certification is a rigorous process, but it doesn't have to be complicated. Here is a simple checklist to get you started with the 45001 standard:

• Identify health and safety certification needs and objectives
• Map your current procedures and health and safety risks
• Identify areas for improvement
• Establish policies, objectives and action plans
• Gather all documentation in a common place
• Train and involve managers and employees
• Conduct an internal audit

Get started with AM System

AM System helps companies and organizations take the step towards ISO 45001 certification. With flexible tools for document management, case management and process mapping, it becomes easier to meet both legal requirements and the requirements of the standard. Contact us to lay the foundation for a systematic work environment management.