1.2.4 ISO 45001:2018

Over 7600 people die each day from work-related accidents or diseases – that’s over 2.78 million every year^*.

The ISO 45001 standard provides a framework for managing the prevention of work-related injuries, ill health, and death.

The intention of this international standard is to improve and provide a safe and healthy workplace for workers and other persons who may be interacting with the organization. This includes the development and implementation of an OH&S policy and objectives which consider applicable legal requirements and other requirements to which the organization subscribes.

Organizations worldwide recognize the need to provide a safe and healthy working environment, reduce the likelihood of accidents and demonstrate they are actively managing risks. ISO 45001 is the international standard for occupational health and safety will provide an internationally accepted framework that will help protect employees as well as protecting the longevity and health of an organization.

The standard is flexible and can be adapted to manage occupational health and safety in a wide range of organizations including; large organizations and enterprises, small and medium-sized enterprises, public and not-for-profit organizations