Iso 45001:2018 Certification
Occupational Health & Safety
ISO 45001:2018 Certification
Create Safer Workplaces with ISO 45001 Certification
ISO 45001:2018 is the leading international standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS). It helps organizations prevent work-related injuries, protect employee wellbeing, and build a strong safety culture.
At ICV Assessments, we provide independent ISO 45001 certification services to help businesses reduce workplace risks, meet legal duties, and show genuine care for their workforce.
About the Standard
What is ISO 45001:2018?
ISO 45001:2018 provides a framework for identifying workplace hazards, assessing risks, defining controls, and improving health and safety performance over time. It applies to organizations of all types and sizes.
The standard encourages worker participation, leadership commitment, legal compliance, and proactive risk management — helping companies move from reactive incident handling to preventive safety planning.
Business Value
Why is ISO 45001 Certification Important?
Workplace accidents and occupational illnesses can cause human suffering, legal penalties, downtime, and reputational damage. ISO 45001 certification helps organizations manage health and safety in a planned and measurable way.
A certified OHSMS demonstrates that worker safety is a priority and that your company follows recognized international practices for hazard control and continual improvement.
Safety
Worker protection at the core
3 Years
Typical certificate validity cycle
All Workplaces
Offices, sites, and factories
Key Advantages
Benefits of ISO 45001 Certification
A certified Occupational Health and Safety Management System protects people, reduces losses, and strengthens organizational culture.
Improves hazard identification and control
Supports compliance with safety laws
Increases employee trust and morale
Promotes worker involvement in safety
Drives continual improvement in safety performance
Lowers costs from accidents and downtime
Improves contractor and site safety management
Builds a positive safety reputation
Meets client and tender safety requirements
Creates clear safety roles and responsibilities
Aligns with global health and safety expectations
Ideal For
Who Should Get ISO 45001 Certification?
ISO 45001 is relevant for any organization where worker health and safety matters, including:
Manufacturing Plants
Construction and Infrastructure
Engineering and Maintenance Firms
Transport and Logistics
Oil, Gas, and Energy Sites
Healthcare and Laboratories
Warehousing Operations
Corporate Offices and IT Parks
Schools and Training Centers
Government and Public Sector Units
Small and Medium Businesses
Large Industrial Groups
How It Works
ISO 45001 Certification Process
A clear, structured path from application to certification and ongoing surveillance.
Step 1 – Application
Submit your certification application along with your organization's basic information.
Step 2 – Documentation Review
Our auditors review your Occupational Health and Safety Management System documentation to check alignment with the standard requirements.
Step 3 – Stage 1 Audit
An initial audit is conducted to assess the readiness of your management system.
Step 4 – Stage 2 Audit
A detailed on-site assessment verifies the effective implementation of your Occupational Health and Safety Management System.
Step 5 – Certification Decision
After successful completion of the audit and closure of any findings, the certification decision is made.
Step 6 – Certificate Issuance
Your organization receives the certification certificate upon a positive decision.
Step 7 – Surveillance Audits
Annual surveillance audits ensure continued compliance throughout the certification cycle.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common Questions About ISO 45001
It confirms that your organization has an Occupational Health and Safety Management System that meets international requirements for controlling workplace risks.
Yes. ISO 45001 is the current international standard and has replaced OHSAS 18001 for new certifications.
Yes. The standard applies to all workplaces, including offices, where risks such as ergonomics, fire, or emergency preparedness need to be managed.
Typical documents include a safety policy, hazard register, risk assessments, legal requirements, training records, and emergency preparedness plans.
It requires systematic hazard identification, risk evaluation, control measures, monitoring, and review — helping prevent incidents before they occur.
Surveillance audits are usually conducted once every year during the certification cycle.
