ISO 45001:2018 certificate | An Occupational Health & Safety Management System
ISO 45001 certificate and preparation by Mind the Gap Cyprus.
Iso 45001 :2018 (formerly OHSAS 18001), is an International Standard that specifies requirements for an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS). It gives guidance for its use to enable a company (even one with low-risk daily operations) to improve its performance and to provide safe and healthy workplaces by preventing injury and unwanted incidents.
ISO 45001 has been established to apply even in small businesses, regardless of size or type. The ISO 45001 standard’s primary goal is to eliminate or minimise any hazards and risks and to successfully manage any emergency situation. Iso 45001 certificate minimise disruption to operations, is leading to a more safe workplace, as also encourages active involvement of your employees.
BENEFITS OF ISO 45001:2018 certification
Thousands of work-related accidents, deaths and diseases still occur every single day around the world. Thus, the importance of employees well-being is critical, to ensure healthy companies.
In most of the developed countries, having an occupational health and safety management system isn’t optional. It is actually required by law, and businesses have to demonstrate how well they’re performing. When an independent company such as Mind the Gap certifies your company under ISO 45001, it confirms that your practices meet all the legal standards while also pushing your organization to keep improving. The most important benefits of this certification are:
- ISO 45001 certificate enhances its reputation as a health and safety conscious organization
- Reduces the risk of accidents and other incidents in the workplace
- It attracts new clients
- Minimise downtime
- Reduces insurance fees due to risks elimination
- Improves productivity of the personnel
- Reduces the potential for absence and turnovers due to accidents and health problems
- Compliance with Legal Requirements by conducting strict risk assessments
- Monitors business risks and opportunities related to Health & Safety Issues
- Enhances customers’ satisfaction
- Ensure that your practices align with occupational health and safety policy, and provide clear evidence of this compliance to external parties.
- ISO 45001:2018 standard has a simplified structure that gives the opportunity for an integrated management system (IMS), in combination with other standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, ISO 27001 etc.
Learn more about ISO 45001:2018 certificate
Do you want to develop your own Occupational Health and Safety Management System or to upgrade your current system according to the ISO 45001 standard; Contact us to learn more about this change! Our experienced and qualified consultants (approved by Labor Inspection Department of Cyprus -ΕΞΥΠΠ) will help you at each stage of the process in order to achieve the desired ISO 45001 certification
What are the key requirements of ISO 45001?
ISO 45001 sets out a series of specific obligations that businesses are expected to follow in order to show their dedication to protecting the health and safety of their employees in the workplace. These obligations cover different aspects of managing risks, ensuring compliance, and building a culture of safety. Among the key areas it highlights are:
Hazard identification
Recognizing internal or external workplace risks and putting measures in place to control them. Safeguarding employees and visitors, from operating large machinery to designing safe office spaces.
Organizational Context
Really understanding what’s going on inside and outside your company, so your health and safety policy actually works.
Awareness
Encouraging everyone in the organization to be more conscious of health and safety risks, fostering a culture where all employees look out for themselves and each other.
Leadership
Showing strong commitment to workplace health and safety, always looking for ways to improve and making sure policies match the company’s overall goals.
Ongoing performance review
Consistently evaluating and enhancing how well the health and safety system is working across all departments.
Everyday Safety Measures
Putting in place procedures and controls to manage health and safety risks during daily operations, while also being ready to handle emergencies effectively.
Employee involvement
Motivating staff to take part in health and safety activities and decisions, strengthening team morale, engagement, and helping reduce turnover.
Staying Compliant
Ensuring the organization is ready to meet and quickly adapt to all required health and safety regulations as they evolve.
Steps to achieve ISO 45001 certification
Getting ISO 45001 certified is an easy process. You need to demonstrate that your Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OH&S) complies with the required standards.
Our experienced ISO auditors carry out a detailed assessment to review your system and confirm it meets international requirements. Mind the Gap’s team will guide you through the process and help you prepare.
Stage 1 assessment
The Stage 1 audit is the first step in the certification journey, designed to assess whether an organization is ready for the Stage 2 audit. It includes reviewing management system documents, evaluating site-specific conditions, and examining how the system has been implemented so far. This stage helps spot potential issues, clarify the scope of the management system, and allows effective planning for Stage 2. It also gives the organization valuable feedback and guidance to optimize resources and increase the chances of a successful Stage 2 audit.
Stage 2 Assessment
Once prepared, our auditor conducts a thorough evaluation to determine whether your management systems and processes comply with the standard. A key part of this stage involves examining real-life examples of how your products and services are delivered.
Recommendations
The auditor will provide their recommendations and then they will be reviewed and confirmed by our Compliance team. Your certification will be granted once it’s confirmed that your system meets the required standard.
Certification Granted
We’ll make sure you stay up to date. The strength of ISO certification comes from regular reviews and continuous improvement, so we’ll stay in contact and schedule annual assessments to maintain your certification.
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