ISO 45001 is an international standard that specifies requirements for an occupational health and safety (OH&S) management system. It provides a framework for organizations to manage risks and improve OH&S performance. Implementing ISO 45001 provides significant value to organizations looking to reduce workplace incidents and demonstrate OH&S commitment.

Benefits include:

  • ISO 45001 provides an internationally-recognized framework for managing occupational health and safety risks. It enables organizations to systematically assess hazards and implement risk control measures, leading to reduced workplace injuries, illnesses and incidents.
  • Adopting the standard shows employees and external stakeholders that the organization is committed to worker health, safety and wellbeing. This boosts reputation, morale and retention.
  • The standard requires complying with OH&S regulations, ensuring legal conformity. It also promotes proactive risk management, potentially lowering insurance premiums.
  • By requiring emergency preparedness and response protocols, ISO 45001 strengthens organizational resilience against safety threats and crises.
  • The framework of plan, do, check act means the OH&S system can continually improve and evolve, enhancing long-term worker health and safety performance.

In summary, ISO 45001 enables organizations to better protect their workers and manage OH&S risks, making it an essential standard worldwide. SOFTWARE AG INTERNATIONAL FZ LLC has been certified for compliance with ISO 45001:2018 since 2022.