The ISO 45001: 2018 standard sets the minimum standard of practice for employees worldwide. With the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase concern over the safety of workers. Health and Safety is of paramount importance to any reputable organisation or business. Workers have been recognised as the most valuable resource to any organisation and in this regard their well-being should be of importance to employers.
Globally, health and safety in the workplace are the number one concern of most businesses, yet still deaths and injuries occur. ISO 45001 sets the minimum standard of practice to protect employees worldwide.
According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), there are currently more than 2.78 million deaths a year as a result of occupational accidents or work-related diseases, in addition to 374 million non-fatal injuries and illnesses. Aside from the enormous impact on families and communities, the cost to business and economies is significant.
ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems – Requirements with guidance for use, is the world’s first International Standard for occupational health and safety (OH&S). It provides a framework to increase safety, reduce workplace risks and enhance health and well-being at work, enabling an organization to proactively improve its OH&S performance.
ISO 45001 enables organizations to put in place an occupational health and safety (OH&S) management system. This will help them manage their OH&S risks and improve their OH&S performance by developing and implementing effective policies and objectives.
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