Occupational Health and Safety Management System

ISO 45001 is an international standard that specifies the requirements for an Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Management System, along with guidelines for its application, to enable organizations to proactively improve their OH&S performance in preventing injury and ill health. The aim of ISO 45001 is to be applicable to any organization, regardless of its size, type, or nature. Through its OHSMS, ISO 45001 enables any organization to integrate other aspects of health and safety, such as worker well-being/care; however, it should be noted that an organization may also be required by applicable legal requirements to address such issues.

Benefits of ISO 45001:2018:

Developing and implementing OH&S policies and objectives.

Establishing systematic processes that consider its context, including its risks, opportunities, legal requirements, and other relevant factors.

Identifying OH&S hazards and risks associated with its activities; striving to eliminate them or implement controls to minimize their potential impacts. Establish operational controls for managing occupational health and safety risks and their legal and other requirements.

Raise awareness of occupational health and safety risks.

Evaluate occupational health and safety performance and strive to improve it by taking appropriate actions.

Ensure that workers play an active role in occupational health and safety matters.

ISO 22000:2018 was released on June 19, 2018, and is an international standard. Because it follows the same High Level Structure (HLS) framework as other widely applied ISO standards, such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, it will be easier to integrate with other management systems.

If you are already implementing ISO 22000:2005, you will be familiar with most of the requirements in ISO 22000:2018. However, there are a number of changes from ISO 22000:2005 that you should prepare for in order to transition to and comply with ISO 22000:2018.

Key Changes in ISO 22000:2018 Certification

Here are some of the key changes to keep in mind:

1. Changes Due to HLS Adoption

Business Context and Stakeholders:

Chapter 4.1, External and Internal Issues, introduces new sections for systematically identifying and monitoring the business context. Chapter 4.2, Stakeholder Needs and Expectations, introduces requirements for identifying and understanding factors that can (and are likely to) affect the management system's ability to achieve desired results.

Strengthened Focus on Leadership and Management Commitment:

Chapter 5.1 now includes new requirements for active participation and accountability regarding the effectiveness of the management system.

Risk Management:

Chapter 6.1 now requires companies to identify, study, and take action, where necessary, to address any risks that may affect (either positively or negatively) the management system’s ability to deliver the desired results.

Strengthening Focus on Objectives as Drivers of Improvement:

These changes can be found in Chapter 6.2, and in Chapter 9.1, Performance Evaluation.

Expanded Communication Requirements:

Chapter 7.4 is now more prescriptive regarding communication “mechanisms,” including defining what, when, and how to communicate.

Less Strict Food Safety Guideline Requirements:

The change was introduced in Chapter 7.5. Documented information is still required. Documented information must be controlled to ensure it is adequately protected (Ref. 7.5.3). The explicit requirement for a documented procedure has been removed.

Other changes to ISO 22000 and food safety management:

PDCA cycle:

The standard outlines the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle, with two separate cycles working together: one covering the management system and the other covering HACCP principles.

The scope now specifically includes animal feed:

Feed intended for animals that do not produce food for human consumption.

Some important changes to definitions:

“Harm” is replaced with “adverse health effects” to ensure consistency with the definition of food safety hazards. The use of “assurance” highlights the relationship between the consumer and the food producer, based on ensuring food safety.

Food safety policy reporting – Chapter 5.2.2:

This chapter explicitly requires management to facilitate staff understanding of food safety policies. Objectives of the food safety management system: The objectives of the food safety management system are defined in more detail in Chapter 6.2.1 and include, for example, the following items. “In accordance with customer requirements,” “monitored,” and “verified.”

Control of externally provided processes, products, or services – Chapter 7.1.6:

This section addresses the need to control suppliers of products, processes, and services (including outsourced processes) and to ensure proper communication with relevant requirements to meet the requirements of the food safety management system.

In addition, there are several key changes in ISO 22000:2018 compared to ISO 22000:2005 related to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) systems.

ISO 14001 certification is an international standard for establishing and implementing Environmental Management Systems (EMS) within an organization. It helps improve the interaction of your business processes with the environment and ensures your organization complies with environmental legislation.

Who should use ISO 14001:2015 certification?

ISO 14001:2015 certification is beneficial for organizations aiming to establish an environmental management system that aligns with their environmental policies and objectives. By using the ISO 14001 certification framework, a globally accepted EMS system can be established. It also offers customized management systems tailored to your organization's requirements, such as environmental policy, products, service offerings, and location. Organizations of all sizes, sectors, and locations are eligible for ISO 14001 certification.

What topics does ISO 14001 certification cover?

The High-Level Structure (HLS) of ISO 14001:2015 contains ten sections providing guidance for environmental management systems:

Organizational Context

Leadership

Planning

Support

Process

Performance Evaluation

Improvement

What are the benefits of ISO 14001 certification?

There are numerous benefits for organizations that implement ISO 14001:2015 certification for their environmental management systems. These include:

Improved resource efficiency

Reduced waste

Cost reduction

Regular measurement of environmental impact

Giving organizations a competitive advantage

Opening new business opportunities

Compliance with regulatory requirements

Increased stakeholder and customer confidence

Reducing negative environmental impact

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