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What is ISO 45001?
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ISO
45001 is the latest certification specification for Occupational Health
and Safety Management Systems. It is based on already published
criteria such as BS 8800 and the Management Regulations 1992. ISO
45001 is an audit/certification specification,
not a legislative
requirement or a guide to implementation.
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Why seek certification to ISO 45001?
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Registration
to ISO 45001 by an independent, third party, certification body
demonstrates a commitment to implement, maintain and improve the way in
which you manage your Health and Safety system.
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| Organisations
registered to ISO 45001 can be more confident about meeting the
requirements of H & S legislation. The setting of targets
through
the Health and Safety policy, together with the ongoing measurement
against it ensures a process of continual
improvement. |
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How do you start to implement ISO
45001?
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Firstly,
evaluate the Health and Safety needs of your staff and visitors. Then
identify the boundaries of your Health and Safety system and document
your procedures for meeting the requirements of ISO 45001. Ensure
these procedures are fully implemented, then audit and review them.
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developed, internal audits are needed to ensure the system continues to
be effective. Always bear in mind the need to conform to
legislative
requirements. |
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Assesment to ISO 45001
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Having
chosen a third party certification body for your audit, it will review
your documentation to ascertain that it meets all the requirements of
ISO 45001. This is followed at a later date by an audit to check that
records are being kept and documented working practices are being
followed.
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After
a successful audit, a certificate of registration to ISO 45001 will
be issued. There will then be continual surveillance visits (usually
once a year) to ensure that the system is maintained and continues to
be effective.
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