ISO 45001: Occupational Health and Safety Standard
ISO 45001 is an international standard that lays out the criteria for an Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) management system, which aims to improve the safety and health of employees and other persons. ISO 45001 can be used by any company, regardless of its size, nature, or activity. It applies to OH&S risks under the organization's control, considering elements such as the organization's operating environment and the needs and expectations of its employees and other stakeholders. Occupational accidents claim the lives of more than 2.7 million people worldwide, according to the ISO and the International Labour Organization (ILO). Thousands of individuals die every day as a result of job hazards that could have been avoided. Furthermore, 374 million non-fatal injuries occur each year, resulting in four or more days off work. Many health and safety professionals, including members of the ISO committee, believe this is a turning point for the sector. For the first t...