Occupational Health and Safety Management System according to ISO 45001

The International Standard ISO 45001 (formerly OHSAS 18001) provides a framework for the management of Occupational Health & Safety issues, regarding the prevention of work accidents and illnesses, and maintaining safe and healthy working conditions within the company.

The implementation of an Occupational Health & Safety Management System that meets the requirements of the EN ISO 45001 standard, contributes to the continuous improvement of the company’s performance in terms of Occupational Health & Safety issues, compliance with legal requirements and achievement of the respective objectives.

More specifically, the implementation of an Occupational Health and Safety Management System has the following benefits:

Compliance with legislation.
Continuous improvement of working conditions.
Minimization of the likelihood of accidents.
Overcoming emergencies involving the health and safety.
Continuous improvement of organization’s health and safety level.
Commercial advantage – marketing tool, increase of competitiveness.
Improving the public image and reputation of the company

The ISO 45001 standard can be applied to any company regardless of its size or type of activities. The implemetation of the ISO 45001 standard by a company leads to relevant certification, following an audit carried out by a Certification Body. The Occupational Health and Safety Management System can be developed in parallel or supplement to another Management System, creating a Total Management System in terms of Quality, Environment, Occupational Health & Safety, Information Security. etc.

For more information about Management Systems, see the “Information Material” section.