What is ISO 45001:2018?
ISO 45001:2018 is the international standard for occupational health and safety management, providing a framework to reduce workplace risks and create safer working conditions.
Benefits of Certification
- ✔Reduce workplace incidents, injuries and ill health
- ✔Demonstrate legal and regulatory compliance
- ✔Lower insurance premiums and absenteeism
- ✔Improve worker engagement and morale
- ✔Strengthen your tendering position
Scope
Applicable to any organisation that wishes to improve occupational health and safety, eliminate hazards and minimise OH&S risks.
Who it applies to
- ●Construction & civil works
- ●Manufacturing & warehousing
- ●Oil, gas & energy
- ●Healthcare & laboratories
- ●Facilities & maintenance
- ●Transport & logistics
What the scope covers
- ▸Hazard identification and risk assessment
- ▸Worker consultation and participation
- ▸Operational controls and safe systems of work
- ▸Emergency preparedness and response
- ▸Incident investigation and corrective action
- ▸OH&S performance monitoring
Key Requirements
- ▸Worker consultation and participation
- ▸Hazard identification and risk assessment
- ▸Legal and other requirements
- ▸Operational controls and emergency response
- ▸Incident investigation and corrective action
- ▸Performance monitoring and improvement
Certification Process
- 1
Application & Quotation
Submit your details and receive a tailored, fixed-price quotation based on scope, sites and headcount.
- 2
Gap Analysis (Optional)
An optional pre-audit review identifies gaps between your current practices and the standard.
- 3
Stage 1 Audit
Documentation review to confirm your management system is designed and ready for assessment.
- 4
Stage 2 Audit
On-site (or remote) assessment of the implementation and effectiveness of your system.
- 5
Certification Decision
An independent technical review leads to the certification decision and issue of your certificate.
- 6
Surveillance & Renewal
Annual surveillance audits maintain your certification over the three-year cycle before recertification.
Documents Required
- 📄Company registration / incorporation details
- 📄Organisation chart and list of sites
- 📄Scope statement of activities
- 📄Management system manual / documented information
- 📄Key policies and procedures relevant to the standard
- 📄Records demonstrating implementation (audits, reviews, training)
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does ISO 45001:2018 certification take?
Typical timelines range from 4 to 12 weeks depending on the size of your organisation, the number of sites and how mature your existing management system is.
How long is a ISO 45001:2018 certificate valid?
Certificates are issued for a three-year cycle, subject to successful annual surveillance audits, after which recertification renews the cycle.
Can the audit be conducted remotely?
Yes. Where appropriate, UKCTL can conduct Stage 1 and parts of Stage 2 remotely, combined with on-site verification as required.
Is ISO 45001:2018 certification accredited?
UKCTL issues accredited certificates recognised internationally, giving your customers and stakeholders confidence in the assessment.
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