ISO
45001:2018, the international standard for occupational health and safety
management systems, is structured around several clauses that outline the
requirements for establishing and maintaining an effective OH&S management
system. The standard follows the High-Level Structure (HLS) common to many ISO
management system standards. Here are the main clauses of
ISO 45001:
1.
Clause 1: Scope
Overview:
Provides
an introduction to the standard and outlines its scope, specifying the
requirements for an OH&S management system.
2.
Clause 2: Normative References
Overview:
Lists
any external standards or documents referenced in ISO 45001 that organizations
need to consider.
3.
Clause 3: Terms and Definitions
Overview:
Defines
key terms and concepts used throughout the standard to ensure a common
understanding.
4.
Clause 4: Context of the Organization
4.1
Understanding the Organization and Its Context:
Requires
organizations to determine external and internal issues that may affect the
OH&S management system.
4.2
Understanding the Needs and Expectations of Interested Parties:
Emphasizes
identifying and considering the needs and expectations of interested parties
(stakeholders).
4.3
Determining the Scope of the OH&S Management System:
Specifies
requirements for defining the boundaries and applicability of the OH&S
management system.
5.
Clause 5: Leadership
5.1
Leadership and Commitment:
Requires
top management to demonstrate leadership and commitment to the OH&S
management system.
5.2
OH&S Policy:
Specifies
requirements for establishing, maintaining, and communicating the OH&S
policy.
5.3
Organizational Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities:
Addresses
the need for clearly defined roles, responsibilities, and authorities related
to the OH&S management system.
6.
Clause 6: Planning
6.1
Actions to Address Risks and Opportunities:
Requires
organizations to identify risks and opportunities related to the OH&S
management system and plan actions to address them.
6.2
OH&S Objectives and Planning to Achieve Them:
Specifies
the process for setting measurable OH&S objectives and planning activities
to achieve them.
7.
Clause 7: Support
7.1
Resources:
Addresses
the provision of resources necessary for the establishment, implementation,
maintenance, and continual improvement of the OH&S management system.
7.2
Competence:
Requires
organizations to ensure that persons performing work that can impact OH&S
are competent.
7.3
Awareness:
Addresses
the need to ensure that persons are aware of the OH&S policy, objectives,
and their contribution to the effectiveness of the OH&S management system.
7.4
Communication:
Specifies
requirements for internal and external communication related to the OH&S
management system.
7.5
Documented Information:
Outlines
the requirements for creating and maintaining documented information related to
the OH&S management system.
8.
Clause 8: Operation
8.1
Operational Planning and Control:
Specifies
requirements for planning and controlling the processes needed for the
effective operation of the OH&S management system.
9.
Clause 9: Performance Evaluation
9.1
Monitoring, Measurement, Analysis, and Evaluation:
Requires
organizations to monitor, measure, analyze, and evaluate the performance of the
OH&S management system.
9.2
Internal Audit:
Addresses
the need for organizations to conduct internal audits to determine the
effectiveness of the OH&S management system.
9.3
Management Review:
Specifies
requirements for top management to review the OH&S management system's
suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness.
10.
Clause 10: Improvement
10.1
General:
Addresses
the need for organizations to continually improve the suitability, adequacy,
and effectiveness of the ISO 45001 OH&S
management system.
10.2
Incident, Nonconformity, and Corrective Action:
Specifies
requirements for reporting and investigating incidents, handling
nonconformities, and implementing corrective actions.
10.3
Continual Improvement:
Emphasizes
the importance of continual improvement as a fundamental part of the OH&S
management system.
Conclusion:
ISO
45001's clauses provide a structured framework for organizations to establish,
implement, maintain, and continually improve their occupational health and
safety management systems. Each clause addresses specific aspects of the
system, contributing to a comprehensive approach to managing ISO
45001 occupational health and safety management system risks and ensuring
the well-being of workers and other interested parties.
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