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ISO 45001:2018 · Occupational Health & Safety

ISO 45001 Certification Occupational Health & Safety

ISO 45001:2018 is the international standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. It replaced OHSAS 18001 and gives organizations a proactive framework to prevent work-related injury and ill health and to provide safe, healthy workplaces.

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Standard
ISO 45001:2018
Typical timeline
30–90 days
Outcome
Accredited certificate
Delivery
Remote & on-site, worldwide

Benefits

Benefits of ISO 45001 certification

  • Lower overall cost of incidents
  • Less downtime and disruption to operations
  • Reduced insurance premiums
  • Lower absenteeism and employee turnover
  • Recognition for achieving an international benchmark
  • Streamlined safety processes with redundant procedures removed
  • A stronger reputation for corporate social responsibility with clients and partners

How it works

Your path to ISO 45001 certification

  1. 01Service agreementThe engagement begins with a signed agreement and a dedicated project team.
  2. 02Gap analysisWe assess your current practices against ISO 45001:2018 and prepare a detailed action plan.
  3. 03Documentation and implementationWe develop procedures and records, train your team and embed the system into daily operations.
  4. 04Internal auditA comprehensive internal audit confirms readiness and resolves any nonconformities.
  5. 05Certification auditAn accredited certification body audits and issues your verifiable certificate.

How we can help

ISO 45001 service packages

  • A01DocumentationISO 45001:2018 documentation — ready-made templates or fully customized to how your organization actually works.
  • B02Implementation & consultationHands-on ISO 45001:2018 implementation, training and expert consultation until the system runs on its own.
  • C03Internal audit & gap analysisA full internal audit against ISO 45001:2018 with a gap report and corrective-action plan before the external audit.
  • D04Certification auditWe arrange an independent audit through a reputable, accredited certification body and support you through Stage 1 and Stage 2.
  • E05Full packageEverything above end-to-end — documents, implementation plan, training, internal audit and your final ISO 45001:2018 certificate.

FAQ

ISO 45001 frequently asked questions

01How long does ISO 45001 certification take?

Most organizations complete ISO 45001:2018 certification in 30–90 days with Lisora's fast-track approach. The exact timeline depends on your size, number of sites, process complexity and how much of the system already exists.

02How long is an ISO 45001 certificate valid?

An accredited ISO 45001 certificate is valid for three years, with annual surveillance audits to confirm the management system is maintained and improving. A recertification audit is carried out before the third anniversary.

03We are OHSAS 18001 certified — what now?

OHSAS 18001 has been withdrawn and replaced by ISO 45001. We run a focused gap analysis against ISO 45001 — mainly context, leadership, worker participation and risk-based thinking — and close the gaps quickly.

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