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Top-5 importance of ISO 45001 certification


About ISO 45001 Certification?

ISO 45001 Certification is an international ISO standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) for implementing the occupational health and safety management system in an organization. The global certification against the ISO standard is aimed at secure the employees and visitors from illness and accident that may be caused as a result of occupational activities. This global certification provides for continual improvement of the working environment.


ISO 45001:2018 Certification is the revised version of previous standard, OHSAS 18001 Certification and follows the common High-Level Structure (HLS) which makes its integration with the other standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Certification, much easier. This ISO standard is applicable to all type and size of organizations regardless of their sector.


If your organization is certified with OHSAS 18001, you will require to migrate to ISO 45001:2018 Certification as soon as possible. The earlier window for migration was provided till March 2021, however, due to Covid-19, this deadline has been further extended to September 2021.


What is the importance of ISO 45001 certification?

The primary objective of this hazard based ISO certification is to ensure the continual improvement of your organization’s occupational health and safety management system. ISO 45001 support the organizations in realizing several other advantages. The following are some of the obvious advantages of ISO 45001 certification for your business:


Reduced cost of insurance premiums: ISO 45001 certification support your organization in obtaining insurance at lower premium. ISO 45001 certification acts as a proof of your commitment for safety and wellbeing of your employees, thereby, reducing your insurance risks and price.


Legal Compliance: ISO 45001 support you in compliance with the legislations related to occupational health and safety. Its aims on continual improvement makes sure that your system is well updated.


Better relationship with the stakeholders: ISO 45001 certification improves your relationship with the stakeholders/partner as demonstrates your priority towards health and safety of your employees by strengthening occupational health and safety.


Reduction in cost of operation: With improved safety at workplace and better prevention against injuries, there is shorter downtime. This leads to lesser expenditure on compensation & legal fees.


Better risk management: by identifying the risks and opportunities associated with your OHSMS, you can plan and execute necessary actions that support in prevention or mitigation.

Improved productivity: Better health of the worker keeps him motivated for the job, thereby increasing his productivity.


ISO 45001 Certification takes into account, both risk and opportunity factors, and does not limit itself to the former one, like previous standards.


Apart from these obvious ones, there are several other benefits of implementing ISO 45001 certification. So, what are you waiting for? Contact SIS Certifications to learn more about it. We are one of the best ISO certifications in the world, and we claim so because of the testimonials of our more than 15000 satisfied customers all around the world.


About SIS Certifications:

SIS Certifications is the top ISO Certification body in Dubai, UAE. Established in the year 2000 for providing the services for Industrial developments and certifications, SIS Certifications has been trusted for over 2 decades, having served more than 10,000 clients in 45+ countries across the globe in almost 25+ international ISO standards for physical & digital world to create a safer & more sustainable future through quality, safety, security and sustainability solutions. We offer ISO Certification in Dubai, Qatar, Oman, Abudhi, Kuwait, Bangladesh, Dhaka, Meerpur, USA, Florida, Boston, Austin, Washington DC, Miami and other locations.


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