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Adopting ISO Standards. What is ISO 45001? This standard sets the minimum standard of practice to protect employees worldwide. ISO 45001 is regarded as the world’s first International Standard for occupational health and safety (OH&S) that helps provide a framework to increase safety, reduce workplace risks and enhance health and well-being at work, enabling an organization to proactively improve its OH&S performance. ISO 45001 adopts a risk-based approach that ensures it is effective and undergoes continual improvement to meet an organization’s ever-changing context.
ISO 45001 is applicable to all organizations, regardless of size, industry or type of business. It is designed to be integrated into an organization’s existing management processes and follows the same high-level structure as other ISO management system standards, such as ISO 9001 (quality management) and ISO 14001 (environmental management).
ISO 9001 is a standard that sets out the criteria for a quality management system and is the only standard in the family that can be certified to (although, this is not a requirement). It can be used by any organization, large or small, regardless of its field of activity.
This standard is based on a number of quality management principles including customer focus, leadership, engagement of people, process approach, improvement, evidence-based decision making and relationship management. Using ISO 9001 helps
ensure that customers get consistent, good-quality products and services, which in turn brings many business benefits.
Advancing Safety
The theme for week four during the 25th anniversary of National Safety Month this year was “Advance Your Safety Journey.” Just like the National Safety Council, it is important to keep in mind that safety is all about continuous improvement. This includes looking at how to enhance safety within your company from every angle. Whether organizationally or individually, seek out help and trusted guidance for your path forward.
Moreover, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on employment practices and the nature of work will continue to be felt for generations. New estimates confirm that labor markets around the world were affected by the pandemic on historically unprecedented scales.
Globalization, use of technology and the reopening of workplaces present new challenges and opportunities for workplace safety and health. Therefore, advancing workplace safety and health culture is an important global priority in the pursuit of building a sustainable workforce in alignment with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
Carly Engels Johnston is the Head Global Writer-in-Residence for the 3M Personal Safety Division.
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