OHSAS Certification Stages and ISO 45001

OHSAS Certification Stages and ISO 45001

Tejas Karandikar

Revision of the previous lecture

(Introduction to ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001)

Multiple Choice

ISO 14001:2015 states the requirements for:-

• PDCA cycle

• Environmental policy

• EMS

• Compliance to EPA guidelines

Multiple Select

The outcomes/results of EMS are:-

• Enhancement of environmental performance

• Fulfilment of compliance obligations

• Achievement of environmental objectives

• Improvement of credibility

Multiple Choice

Does ISO 14001:2015 set any specific environmental performance criteria?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

ISO 14001:2015 can be implemented

• Only whole

• Only in part

• Either whole or in part

• Doesn't need to be implemented

Multiple Select

OHSAS 18001:2007 provides a framework to _________ the risks associated with health and safety within the workplace.

• Identify

• Control

• Decrease

• Prevent

Multiple Select

The benefits of OHSAS 18001 are:-

• Ensures the health and well-being of the employees

• Minimizes the liability of the employers

• Decreases employee motivation

• Reduces the accident and incident rates

Stages of OHSAS certification

• Stage 1:- Initial assessment

• Stage 2:- Second assessment

• Stage 3:- Recommendation for certification

• Stage 4:- Certification Review and Decision

• Stage 5:- Certification achieved

• Certification to OHSAS- 3 years and subject to mandatory audits every year to ensure compliance

• At the end of the 3 year period, in order to get recertified, a reassessment audit needs to be completed.

ISO 45001

• The earlier existing OHSAS 18001 has been now replaced by ISO 45001 as the new international standard for occupational health and safety management.

• Those organizations who are already certified with OHSAS 18001 will need to migrate to ISO 45001 by the end of March 2021.

• Much of the basic principles of OHSAS 18001 have been retained in ISO 45001.

Benefits of ISO 45001

• Increase in organizational resilience

• Strengthening of legal and regulatory compliance while reducing business losses

• Demonstration of brand responsibility

• One global occupational health and safety system for all businesses of all sizes

Who can implement ISO 45001?

• Large organizations

• Small and medium-sized organizations

• Public and not-for-profit organizations

• NGOs and charities

Tips for implementation of ISO 45001

• Get commitment and support from senior management

• Engage the whole organization with good internal communication

• Compare existing systems with ISO 45001 requirements

• Create an implementation team to get the best results

• Clearly plan and define roles, responsibilities and timelines

Certification of ISO 45001

• BSI Client Manager will be appointed.

• Steps:-

• Contact BSI to book certification assessment once ready

• Ensure that all the right people are available and ready for the audit visit (s).

• If all requirements are in place, then, the processes and implementation of ISO 45001 within the organization will be checked.

Figures indicating that organizations benefit from ISO 45001

• 79% organizations- helps in complying with regulations

• 64% organizations- helps us to manage business risks

• 57% organizations- inspires trust in our business

• 55% organizations- helps protect our business

Poll

Did you understand the concept of ISO 45001?

• Yes

• No

• I will need to read it once before answering this question

• It was a complete bouncer