ISO 45001 - Occupational Health & Safety
The international standard for creating safe and healthy work environments
ISO 45001:2018 is the international standard for Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Management Systems. It specifies requirements for systematic risk management, reduction of workplace accidents, and improvement of occupational health.
The standard is based on the PDCA methodology and requires leadership commitment, worker participation, hazard identification, risk assessment, legal compliance, emergency planning, and continual improvement.
In Greece, ISO 45001 certification is particularly important due to strict labor legislation. It provides advantages in public procurement tenders for construction projects and helps reduce insurance contributions.
Organizations that adopt ISO 45001 observe significant reduction in workplace accidents, lower absenteeism rates, and increased productivity through improved employee morale.
Who is this for
ISO 45001 particularly benefits construction companies, industries, logistics firms, hospitals and healthcare providers, agricultural businesses, energy companies, and any organization with high workplace accident risk. Ideal for companies participating in public procurement for technical projects.
Key Benefits
Reduced Workplace Accidents
Systematic hazard identification and implementation of preventive measures for a safer work environment.
Lower Insurance Costs
Fewer accidents mean lower insurance premiums and reduced compensation costs.
Increased Productivity
Safe work environments improve morale, engagement, and employee retention.
Legal Compliance
Ensuring compliance with Greek and European health and safety legislation.
Competitive Advantage
Preference in public tenders and construction projects, access to approved supplier lists.
ISO 45001 Certification Process
Initial Assessment
Assessment of existing OH&S measures, hazard identification, and legal requirements.
Gap Analysis
Identification of gaps from ISO 45001 requirements and planning of corrective actions.
Staff Training
Training on workplace safety, emergency response, and use of PPE.
Documentation Development
Drafting of OH&S policy, risk assessments, emergency response plans.
Certification
Support during the certification audit and ensuring successful outcome from the body.
ISO 45001 FAQ
ISO 45001 replaced OHSAS 18001. It introduces greater leadership commitment, worker participation, supply chain management, and integration with the High-Level Structure (HLS) for easy combination with ISO 9001 and 14001.
For SMEs, it starts from EUR 3,500. In an integrated system with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, the per-standard cost is significantly reduced.
High-risk sectors such as construction, manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, and energy benefit particularly, but it applies to any organization.
Typically 4-6 months. In an integrated triple certification system (9001+14001+45001) it can be completed in 6-8 months.
It is not legally mandatory, but is a requirement in many public procurement tenders for construction projects in Greece.
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