Occupational Health & Safety Management System ISO -45001:2018
The International Labour Organization (ILO) estimates that every year, around 2.93 million workers around the world die from work-related accidents. According to ILO, every year, worldwide, there are around 395 million occupational non-fatal work injuries and around 2.41 million are exposed to excessive heat. While in the past decades, great efforts were made to improve the health and safety of workers, there is still a lot that must be done. To tackle the issues related to the health and safety of workers, ISO has developed ISO 45001, an international standard that defines the requirements for an occupational health and safety management system (OH&S MS).
Health and safety guidelines and procedures will help organizations to:
Prevent illnesses and injuries in the workplace: OH&S guidelines and procedures aim to promote health and safety in the workplace and protect workers from risks and hazards related to their health, safety, and well-being. The implementation of such guidelines and procedures contributes to the reduction of work-related illnesses and injuries.
Reduce health and safety hazards and risks: Organizations use different equipment and tools to do their work. As such, proper usage and personal care when working with organizational equipment is essential. Detailed guidelines and concise procedures for equipment use will enable organizations to reduce the health and safety hazards and risks in the workplace.
Prevent unwanted consequences: Well-constructed guidelines and procedures will help both workers and organizations to prevent the negative consequences of health and safety risks and hazards.
The importance of good standards of health and safety in the modern work environment cannot be over-emphasized. Employers are legally bound to appoint a competent person to advise them on their health and safety obligations. A safe and healthy work environment is the basic right of every worker.