ISO 45001:2018
ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Requirements.
ISO 45001:2018 is a compliance framework from International with 7 domains and 40 controls that map to 52 other frameworks. The largest domains are Support – ISO 45001:2018 (9 controls), Planning – ISO 45001:2018 (8 controls), Operation – ISO 45001:2018 (7 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (7)
Context of the organization – ISO 45001:2018
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-45001-2018::4.1 | Understanding the organization and its context |
| iso-45001-2018::4.2 | Understanding the needs and expectations of workers and other interested parties |
| iso-45001-2018::4.3 | Determining the scope of the OH&S management system |
| iso-45001-2018::4.4 | OH&S management system |
Improvement – ISO 45001:2018
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-45001-2018::10.1 | General |
| iso-45001-2018::10.2 | Incident, nonconformity and corrective action |
| iso-45001-2018::10.3 | Continual improvement |
Leadership and worker participation – ISO 45001:2018
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-45001-2018::5.1 | Leadership and commitment |
| iso-45001-2018::5.2 | OH&S policy |
| iso-45001-2018::5.3 | Organizational roles, responsibilities and authorities |
| iso-45001-2018::5.4 | Consultation and participation of workers |
Operation – ISO 45001:2018
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 8.1.3 | Management of change |
| 8.1.4.1 | Procurement, general |
| 8.1.4.2 | Contractors |
| 8.1.4.3 | Outsourcing |
| iso-45001-2018::8.1.1 | General |
| iso-45001-2018::8.1.2 | Eliminating hazards and reducing OH&S risks |
| iso-45001-2018::8.2 | Emergency preparedness and response |
Performance evaluation – ISO 45001:2018
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-45001-2018::9.1.1 | General |
| iso-45001-2018::9.1.2 | Evaluation of compliance |
| iso-45001-2018::9.2.1 | General |
| iso-45001-2018::9.2.2 | Internal audit programme |
| iso-45001-2018::9.3 | Management review |
Planning – ISO 45001:2018
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 6.1.2.1 | Hazard identification |
| 6.1.2.2 | Assessment of OH&S risks and other risks to the OH&S MS |
| 6.1.2.3 | Assessment of OH&S opportunities and other opportunities for the OH&S MS |
| iso-45001-2018::6.1.1 | General |
| iso-45001-2018::6.1.3 | Determination of legal requirements and other requirements |
| iso-45001-2018::6.1.4 | Planning action |
| iso-45001-2018::6.2.1 | OH&S objectives |
| iso-45001-2018::6.2.2 | Planning to achieve OH&S objectives |
Support – ISO 45001:2018
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-45001-2018::7.1 | Resources |
| iso-45001-2018::7.2 | Competence |
| iso-45001-2018::7.3 | Awareness |
| iso-45001-2018::7.4.1 | General |
| iso-45001-2018::7.4.2 | Internal communication |
| iso-45001-2018::7.4.3 | External communication |
| iso-45001-2018::7.5.1 | General |
| iso-45001-2018::7.5.2 | Creating and updating |
| iso-45001-2018::7.5.3 | Control of documented information |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with ISO 45001:2018, you already cover:
ISO 45003:2021
83%
34 controls mapped
Compare →ISO 14001:2015
68%
28 controls mapped
Compare →ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant
54%
22 controls mapped
Compare →+ 49 more: ISO 22000:2018 (54%), ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems (51%)
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The Compliance Position Diagnostic, $5,000 fixed, ten business daysWhat is ISO 45001:2018 and who does it apply to?
ISO 45001:2018 is a compliance framework from International with 7 domains and 40 controls. ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Requirements. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does ISO 45001:2018 actually require?
ISO 45001:2018 has 40 controls organised across 7 domains. The largest domains are Support – ISO 45001:2018 (9 controls), Planning – ISO 45001:2018 (8 controls), Operation – ISO 45001:2018 (7 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
If I already comply with another framework, how much of ISO 45001:2018 do I already cover?
ISO 45001:2018 maps to 52 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ISO 45003:2021 (83% coverage), ISO 14001:2015 (68% coverage), ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA-2020 Workplace Violence and Active Assailant (54% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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