The ISO 45001 audit document checklist includes the methodology and main frameworks that must be fully followed in order for an organization to be eligible for accreditation and obtain the ISO 45001 certificate and all the associated institutional and competitive benefits and advantages.
What is ISO 45001?
ISO 45001 is an international standard recognized in nearly every country around the world. It provides a clear framework for organizations to implement an occupational health and safety management system. Issued by the ISO organization, it helps companies and factories establish this system professionally and effectively, ensuring a safe work environment free of accidents and hazards, and supporting the organization’s growth and success.
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ISO 45001 audit document Checklist
The ISO 45001 audit document checklist includes a set of essential elements that serve as a guide to assessing compliance with the standard and help ensure the effectiveness of an organization’s occupational health and safety management system. These elements include the following:
Organizational Context
It is essential to ensure that the organization understands its context deeply, knows the needs and expectations of customers and stakeholders, and defines the scope of the occupational health and safety management system.
Leadership and Worker Participation
The ISO 45001 audit document checklist also assesses senior leadership’s commitment and involvement in the occupational health and safety management system, as well as ensuring worker participation in implementing the system.
Proper Analysis and Planning
Occupational health and safety objectives should be set, potential risks and opportunities identified, appropriate actions taken to address them, and emergency preparedness should be in place.
Support and Resource Availability
It is also verified that all necessary resources are available and that the necessary procedures for achieving efficiency are in place.
Processes Evaluation
Operational processes are also evaluated to ensure they are fully aligned with the requirements and principles of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System.
Review and Performance Evaluation
This checklist also includes regularly reviewing and evaluating the system’s performance.
Ongoing Improvement
Implementing an occupational health and safety management system requires constant improvement, updating, and development of the system. Therefore, clear mechanisms for continuous improvement of the system must be in place within the organization.
It is worth noting that the ISO 45001 audit document Checklist is a guide to help evaluate the implementation of the system in organizations, and it is always available in a PDF file.
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Why organizations seek to obtain ISO 45001 certification
The ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System provides unlimited and very important benefits to any organization, such as:
Stakeholder confidence
Implementing an occupational health and safety management system in any organization ensures the trust of all stakeholders, customers, and investors, and increases their willingness to cooperate with this organization.
Ideal and Safe Workplace
Providing a safe work environment free from accidents, illness, and providing workers with all the necessary means of protection and safety, makes it an ideal work environment and motivates workers to work and increase the production rate.
Competitive Advantage
The organization’s implementation of the ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System gives it a significant competitive advantage and superiority in both local and global markets.
Government Cooperation
Government agencies require ISO certifications such as ISO 45001, ISO 9001, and others to cooperate with private entities. Therefore, implementing an occupational health and safety management system and obtaining certification will enhance the chances of greater cooperation with government agencies and winning bids and tenders.
Legal Compliance
Of course, there are laws and regulations governing occupational health and safety management in organizations in Saudi Arabia. Failure to comply with these laws exposes the organization to legal accountability. Therefore, implementing an occupational health and safety management system and obtaining ISO 45001 certification ensures the organization’s legal compliance with all these regulations and laws.
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How much does it cost to get iso 45001 certification?
The cost of obtaining ISO 45001 certification varies greatly from one organization to another, depending on the size of the organization, the complexity of its operations, the requirements for implementing the system, and the level of readiness, in addition to the experience of the ISO consulting firm and the experience, professionalism, and accreditation of the awarding company.
The certification and audit fees are included in the total cost, and the expenses for monitoring, development, updating, evaluation, and periodic auditing of the system are also included in the total cost of obtaining ISO 45001.
However, the average cost of implementing ISO 45001 and obtaining certification may range from 15,000 to 60,000 Saudi Riyals, and sometimes exceeds 100,000 Saudi Riyals for leading companies.
Why Choose ISO Services Via MQM?
Modern Quality Makers Company (MQM) in Saudi Arabia is one of the best and most experienced companies in the field of qualifying companies in various fields for ISO certification. We have helped countless companies obtain ISO 45001 and other certifications in no time.
We also have an integrated team of ISO experts and consultants who can analyze any organization as a whole and implement the occupational health and safety management system within it with the utmost professionalism, positively and effectively, and also accurately evaluate the implemented system according to the terms and elements of the ISO 45001 audit document Checklist.
So, if you’re looking to implement an occupational health and safety management system in your organization while ensuring accuracy, professionalism, and speed, don’t hesitate to contact us at MQM today, and we promise to provide a service that will help you meet the standard’s requirements in record time and obtain certification later with unparalleled ease and at the best and most affordable cost.
FAQs about ISO 45001 audit document Checklist
1. How long does it take to get ISO 45001?
Obtaining ISO 45001 certification may take from 3 to 6 months, and sometimes up to two years for large companies with multiple branches.
2. What is the ISO 45001 certification for?
ISO 45001 certification aims to provide a safe work environment by implementing an occupational health and safety management system according to a specific and internationally approved framework and conditions.
3. What is the difference between ISO 14001 and 45001?
ISO 45001 focuses on implementing an occupational health and safety management system to provide a safe, accident-free working environment, while ISO 14001 focuses on implementing an environmental management system to reduce an organization’s carbon footprint.
