There are many differences, but the
main change is that ISO 45001 concentrates on the interaction between an
organization and its business environment while OHSAS 18001 was focused on
managing OH&S hazards and other internal issues. But the standards also diverge
in many other ways:
·
ISO 45001 is process-based – OHSAS 18001 is
procedure-based
·
This standard replaces OHSAS 18001:2007, an OH&S management system
standard developed by a smaller group of international experts outside of ISO Certification.
·
ISO 45001 is dynamic in all clauses – OHSAS 18001 is not
·
ISO 45001 considers both risk and opportunities –
OHSAS 18001 deals exclusively with risk
·
ISO 45001
Certification includes the views of interested parties – OHSAS 18001 does
not
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It’s different because it adopts the High Level Structure used in the
other key management systems standards. In addition it increases the emphasis
on:
·
Leadership and the need for those at the top to lead by example and be
held accountable for OH&S performance
·
Consultation with and involvement of workers in making sure the OH&S
management system covers all necessary areas and communicates effectively with
everyone involved
·
Designing an OH&S management system to suit the needs of each
organization individually according to its own context
WHY SHOULD YOU USE THIS STANDARD?
·
It tackles a global need to improve the occupational health and safety
of people working in organizations
·
It enables organizations to provide safe and healthy working conditions
that prevent work-related injury and ill health, and proactively improve the
organization’s OH&S performance
·
It includes how to develop and implement an OH&S policy and
objectives which take into account applicable legal requirements and other
requirements to which the organization subscribes
·
It takes into account factors such as the context in which the
organization operates and the needs and expectations of its workers and other
interested parties
·
It is designed to align with other key management systems standards such
as ISO 9001 quality management and ISO 14001 environmental management for ease
of integration.
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