What is ISO 45001?
ISO 45001 is the international standard for occupational health and safety management. It replaced OHSAS 18001 and gives you a framework to identify hazards, assess and control risks, involve your workforce, meet your legal duties and learn from incidents. The aim is simple: fewer people hurt at work, and a business that can show it takes safety seriously.
Who needs it?
- Construction contractors and subcontractors working under CDM 2015
- Fabricators, engineering firms and manufacturers with workshop and machinery risks
- Businesses completing safety prequalification questionnaires for clients and main contractors
- Organisations that want to move from reactive safety to a planned, managed approach
Business benefits
Fewer incidentsBetter hazard control means fewer injuries, less lost time and lower costs.
Legal confidenceClear evidence that you're meeting the Health and Safety at Work Act and supporting regulations.
Stronger bidsA recognised certificate strengthens safety prequalification and tender responses.
Engaged workforceConsultation and participation build a culture where people speak up about risk.
How SBMS helps
- Gap analysisWe review your current safety arrangements, documents and records against ISO 45001.
- DocumentationWe develop your risk assessments, legal register, safe systems of work, incident reporting and emergency arrangements.
- ImplementationWe roll out the system with toolbox talks and training, including worker consultation arrangements.
- Internal auditWe audit the system on site and in the office, and support your management review.
- Certification supportWe prepare you and your team for the Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits.
- Ongoing maintenanceWe help you keep risk assessments current and the system working between audits.
Typical timescales
Typically three to six months, depending on the size of your workforce, the number of sites and how developed your current arrangements are.