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ISO 45001

ISO 45001: Standard for your occupational health and safety

Healthy and motivated employees are an important factor for the economic success of a company. Occupational health and safety management systems now make a major contribution to preventing injuries and illnesses at work. They provide companies with a framework for identifying, proactively minimising and eliminating potential and existing risks in the workplace. In this way, companies not only demonstrate a sense of responsibility, but also reduce their costs through lower accident and illness rates and increase employee satisfaction at the same time.

The ISO 45001 standard supports continuous improvement in international occupational health and safety. It was developed by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) and replaced the certification according to the previous British standard BS OHSAS 18001 as the basis for the certification of an internationally recognised occupational health and safety management system on 30 September 2021.

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Target group

The target group for ISO 45001 certification includes organisations of all sizes and industries that want to implement an effective occupational health and safety management system to prevent injuries and illnesses in the workplace. This certification is aimed at organisations that want to demonstrate their responsibility for the health and safety of their employees while reducing costs and increasing employee satisfaction.

Why ISO 45001? Your advantages

  • Systematisation and continuous improvement of occupational health and safety
  • Identification of potential hazards and their elimination
  • Cost savings by reducing the accident rate and sickness rate
  • Achieving greater legal certainty by fulfilling legal requirements
  • Securing competitive advantages through a high safety standard
  • Sensitising employees to safety aspects
  • Fulfilment of customer requirements
  • Increasing employee motivation and qualifications
  • Ongoing optimisation of the efficiency of your corporate management through the accompanying certification of your integrated management system
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Structure and focus areas of ISO 45001

The most important goal is to optimise processes in companies in all sectors so that the health and lives of employees are protected in the best possible way. A key feature is the establishment of a high-level structure with the aim of applying a standardised structure for all management system standards.

There is a clear focus on the organisation's environment and working conditions should be considered along the entire value chain - beyond the organisation's own staff. This means that external employees who are under the responsibility of the company must also be instructed in the relevant occupational health and safety measures.

Companies are also expected to identify opportunities for improving occupational safety in their own processes. Furthermore, important functions and requirements in the context of occupational health and safety management are extended and transferred to the top management level.

The “new” DIN EN ISO 45001:2023-12

A new German version of the international standard for occupational safety and health was published in December 2023: DIN EN ISO 45001:2023. The requirements of ISO 45001:2018 remain largely unchanged. The standard has only been editorially revised. With the unchanged adoption of the currently valid international standard ISO 45001:2018 by the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) as EN ISO 45001:2013, there is therefore no immediate need for action: the certificates issued remain valid without a transition period.

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The audit process for ISO 45001 certification

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Step 01

Enquiry, offer preparation & explanation

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Step 02

Commissioning & individual scheduling

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Step 03

Audit: Understanding the organisation & determining readiness for certification

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Step 04

Identifying potential for improvement

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Step 05

Fast four-eye check & certificate creation

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Step 06

External TÜV certificate

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Step 07

Continuous further development of the management system & competitiveness

Integrated Management System (IMS): Significance and Advantages

An integrated management system (IMS) combines a company's various management systems, such as quality, environmental, energy and occupational health and safety management, into a standardised structure. This promotes a standardised way of working, increases efficiency and transparency and offers numerous advantages:

  • Increased efficiency: Processes are linked, duplication of work is avoided and resources are utilised in a more targeted manner.
  • Cost reduction: Redundant processes are eliminated, which brings financial benefits.
  • Clear responsibilities: Clear responsibilities provide orientation.
  • Combined audit processes: Similar requirements can be audited together.
  • Greater employee motivation: Transparency and clear objectives promote acceptance and identification.
  • Trust from customers and partners: Certificates signal professionalism and reliability.
  • Flexibility and adaptability : New requirements can be integrated more quickly.
  • Better basis for decision-making: Centralised data collection supports strategic decisions.

An IMS improves efficiency, reduces costs, increases transparency and collaboration, and facilitates the fulfilment of legal requirements. The prerequisite for success is careful planning and implementation, with the High Level Structure (HLS) serving as a central basis to facilitate the integration of the various standards.

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FAQ on ISO 45001

Die ISO 45001 verfolgt den Ansatz des Risikobasierten Denkens. Das heißt, dass Unternehmen sich stärker als zuvor mit den für sie bestehenden Chancen und Risiken auseinandersetzen und diese entsprechend identifizieren müssen. Statt auf bereits eingetretene Folgen zu reagieren, planen Organisationen bereits im Vorfeld gezielt, wie sie mit potenziellen Auswirkungen verfahren. Die Betrachtung der Chancen und Risiken kann sich zum Beispiel auf Investitionen (neue Maschinen), die eigene Infrastruktur, Innovationen oder Lieferanten beziehen.

Die Zertifizierung nach ISO 45001 kann vertieft und erweitert werden durch:

  • Betriebliches Gesundheitsmanagement (BGM) von TÜV NORD CERT
  • SCC-Regelwerk 2011– Sicherheits Certifikat Contraktoren - Bestehende Zertifizierungen sind bis 30.04.2023 auf die Zertifikate des neuen Programms SCC-VAZ 2021 umzustellen.
  • Safety Culture Ladder (SCL) Zertifizierung 

Die ISO 45001 folgt der sogenannten „High Level Structure“ (HLS). Diese sorgt durch ihre einheitliche Struktur für eine einfache Integration des neuen ISO-45001-Managementsystems in die vorhandene ISO-9001- oder ISO-14001-Managementsysteme.

Daraus ergeben sich zwei entscheidende Vorteile: Zum einen können Definitionen und Gliederungen einheitlich verwendet werden; zum anderen werden das Verständnis erleichtert und Synergien bei der Kombination unterschiedlicher Standards und Zertifizierungen ermöglicht. Das spart Zeit und Aufwand bei der Einführung und der Aufrechterhaltung der notwendigen Prozesse der ISO 45001 im Unternehmen.

Bei der Auditdurchführung ist darauf zu achten, dass die in der Norm und den Akkreditierungsvorgaben genannten Beteiligten angemessen berücksichtigt werden. Die Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmer sind hinsichtlich ihrer Aufgaben in der ISO 45001 klarer benannt:

  • das Management mit der rechtlichen Verantwortung für die Sicherheit und Gesundheit bei der Arbeit
  • Führungskräfte sowie permanent und temporär beschäftigte Mitarbeitende
  • Arbeitnehmervertreter mit Verantwortung für die Sicherheit und Gesundheit bei der Arbeit
  • das Personal, das für die Überwachung der Gesundheit der Mitarbeitenden zuständig ist, zum Beispiel Betriebsärzte und Krankenschwestern

Im Audit sollten nach Möglichkeit das Management und Mitarbeitende von Auftragnehmern (Kontraktoren) auf dem Werksgelände der auditierten Organisation befragt werden.

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