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ISO 45001 Certification

Ensure safe and healthy workplaces thanks to ISO 45001 Certification

Modern occupational health and safety goes far beyond primary accident prevention. With an occupational health and safety management system (HSMS), all risks that can result in work-related physical complaints or occupational disability are taken into account.
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The benefits you get from the ISO 45001 Certification
  • Reduction of Accidents through Avoiding Unsafe Behavior and Early Detection of Risks
  • Comprehensive fulfillment of legal and regulatory requirements
  • Advantages in recruiting personnel and building trust with existing employees
  • Ensuring and increasing ongoing production by reducing workforce absenteeism

About ISO 45001 Certification

DIN EN ISO 45001 provides guidelines for a holistic and risk-based approach to occupational health and safety. The standard is known for its easy and quick implementation, making it applicable across all industries. It follows a systematic, standardized approach but can also be tailored to meet the specific requirements of different departments, from management to production.
Our experts certify your occupational health and safety management system according to ISO 45001, considering all aspects of workplace safety — from operational processes to stress-related factors within the organization that may lead to psychological disorders. Built according to the High-Level Structure, the standard can be efficiently combined with other management systems. Take advantage of our comprehensive portfolio and combine your AMS certification with certifications such as ISO 9001 or ISO 27001.
1. Information
Project meeting (by telephone or in person), and preparation for certification, including document check.
2. Certification on site
Readiness analysis with assessment and review of the management system description, review of documented processes as well as post-audit (review of corrective actions), if applicable.
3. Audit report and evaluation
Documentation of the audit and management system assessment.
4. Certificate and seal
After successfully completing the certification process, you receive your certificate and the DEKRA test seal (with a maximum validity of three years).
5. First surveillance audit
A surveillance audit of the practical implementation is conducted every 12 months.
6. Second surveillance audit
Repeated auditing of the management system’s practical implementation.
7. Recertification
Three years after initial certification, steps 2 to 6 are repeated in the recertification audit.
ISO 45001 provides guidelines for an assessable occupational health and safety management system designed to ensure and promote the safety and health of employees. The management system must include, among other things, measures for:
  • Assessing potential hazards and risks
  • Self-evaluating occupational health and safety performance
  • Identifying and managing preventive actions or corrections
  • Continuous improvement
Like similar management system standards, ISO 45001 uses a risk-based approach to enable organizations to take appropriate preventive measures, thereby preventing accidents and health-related issues in the workplace. The standard is practical and following its guidelines enables sustainable, efficient improvements in occupational safety across the entire company, regardless of the industry.
ISO 45001 is based on BS OHSAS 18001. While many of the requirements are similar, ISO 45001 is more flexible, follows a risk-based approach, and is better suited to the specific needs of your industry's situation. Since March 2021, all organizations have been required to transition from OHSAS 18001 to ISO 45001.
Since January 2024, the new DIN EN ISO 45001:2023 has been available and will serve as the basis for certifications of management systems for occupational health and safety (OHS-MS) moving forward.
The focus of the new standard is on strengthening leadership commitment to their responsibilities in occupational safety and placing greater emphasis on the management's obligation to create and maintain a safe and healthy working environment for employees. After its release, there is a transition period of 3 years, meaning companies have until the end of 2026 to transition their certification to the new standard.
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ISO 45001 Revision
The international standard for occupational health and safety management systems is currently under revision. Although the publication of the new ISO 45001 is not expected until 2027, key topics and potential adjustments can already be identified.
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  • Benefit from the extensive, cross-industry audit experience of our experts.
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  • Gain the trust of your customers and business partners with our recognized DEKRA seal, boosting your competitive advantage.
Questions and Answer
DIN ISO 45001 is the first international standard for occupational health and safety management systems (OHS-MS). This new standard for an occupational safety management system (OHS-MS) aims to ensure a consistent improvement in national and international occupational health and safety. DIN ISO 45001 was developed based on the British standard BS OHSAS 18001, which it now replaces. It is also based on the "Plan-Do-Check-Act" (PDCA) model. The use of the PDCA cycle helps achieve a continuous improvement process.
Certification of the occupational health and safety management system is suitable for any company, regardless of size or industry. It ensures the long-term safety and health of your employees while also fulfilling your responsibilities as an employer.
If your company is already certified according to BS OHSAS 18001, you were required to transition to DIN ISO 45001 by the transition deadline of March 11, 2021.
Due to their unified High-Level Structure (HLS), which is shared by new and revised management system standards, DIN ISO 45001 can be easily combined with other ISO management system standards. For example, it can be combined with ISO 9001 for quality management, ISO 50001 for energy management, or ISO 14001 for environmental management.
Integrate an ISO 45005 certification into your standard audit now!
ISO PAS 45005 consolidates the insights from the COVID-19 pandemic, providing valuable guidelines for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring the health protection of your employees. An audit to assess ISO 45005 is quick and easy, as it can be seamlessly combined with another certification audit for management systems, such as ISO 9001 or ISO 14001. Contact our experts!
Integrate an ISO 45003 certification into your standard audit now!
ISO 45003 provides a first guide for psychological safety and health in the workplace, helping to avoid risk factors. An audit to assess ISO 45003 is quick and easy, as it can be seamlessly combined with another certification audit for management systems, such as ISO 9001 or ISO 45001. Contact our experts!
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Reporting office for serious incidents in certified organizations

Report a serious incident
A serious incident is understood by DEKRA Certification as an accident with life-altering consequences for the employee, such as:
  • Fatal accidents that result in the immediate or eventual death of an employee.
  • Serious accidents in which an employee suffers life-altering consequences such as amputations, burns, fractures, or injuries to the head or spine.
  • Long-term or permanent health damage, such as accidents leading to lasting impairments.
DEKRA Certification defines a supervisory authority as an official governmental or independent institution that regulates compliance with laws, regulations, and standards in the field of occupational safety. This can be the labor inspection office or the relevant professional association responsible in each case.
An official informal notification of an incident is required promptly in order to jointly discuss the next steps in the analysis and the resulting measures.
Management System Certification is offered by DEKRA Certification GmbH and operates independently of all training and consultancy services offered by other DEKRA units.
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