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ISO 45001 Revision

Mar 09, 2026 Audit

What Companies Should Know About the New ISO 45001

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.

Companies should therefore monitor developments early on, especially regarding new requirements for risk assessment, employee participation, and the effectiveness of measures.
Our experts are continuously following the revision and have summarized the most important information on the current status in the following article.

ISO 45001 in Transition: Rethinking Occupational Safety

The revision of ISO 45001 is currently in the international standardization process. The so-called Committee Draft has already been published; the next step will be a “Draft International Standard” (DIS) before the final version is adopted.
The revision was prompted by developments that are already shaping occupational safety in many organizations today: remote and hybrid work are fundamentally changing work patterns, mental stress is becoming increasingly important, and work environments are growing more complex. For companies, this means capturing risks more comprehensively and managing and evaluating occupational safety measures more systematically.
The goal of the revision is to adapt existing requirements to these challenges. Several key trends are already emerging.

From Standard to Practice: How Companies Are Preparing for the Revision

For companies that already have an occupational health and safety management system in place, the revision is not expected to require a complete overhaul. Rather, it is about purposefully supplementing existing processes or documenting them more clearly.
The revision is likely to be particularly relevant in areas that have so far been less systematically addressed, such as psychosocial stress, climate-related risks, or new forms of work organization. In these cases, it is worth critically reviewing and further developing existing risk assessments.
Additionally, companies will need to consider how they can better demonstrate the effectiveness of their measures in the future, both internally and to external auditing bodies.

Outlook: The Path to the New ISO 45001

Before the new ISO 45001 is published, the standard will go through several international draft phases. For companies, this is an opportunity to assess potential impacts early and prepare strategically.
For a structured transition, the following steps are recommended:
  • Monitor the revision: Keep a continuous eye on the standard’s ongoing development.
  • Review the management system: Check existing processes and risk assessments for needed adjustments.
  • Expand risk consideration: Integrate new or changed risk factors into risk assessments at an early stage.
  • Demonstrate effectiveness: Ensure that occupational safety measures can be clearly evaluated and documented.
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