ISO 45001:2018 replaces OHSAS 18001

Easy integration into existing management systems

ISO 45001:2018 contains the High Level Structure and terminology similar to that already used in ISO 9001:2015 or ISO 14001:2015. Hence, the new Standard can easily be integrated into already existing management systems. Eckehard Bauer continues: „Organizations with an existing management system in accordance with ISO 9001 and 14001 will also conform to most of the requirements of the new Occupational Health and Safety Standard. ISO 45001 also provides support for the systematic implementation and integration of legal requirements placed by Occupational Health and Safety Legislation into existing processes.

Thus, legal certainty of the people responsible for occupational health and safety in companies can be increased while ensuring more effective protection of workers.”

Support in the transition to ISO 45001

For the transition to ISO 45001, information events and revision seminars have been developed, in which, among other topics, the transition from OHSAS 18001 to ISO 45001 and integration of the new Standard into existing management systems will be addressed. A checklist with a comparison of the individual Standards will also be available at www.qualityaustria.com. A three-year transition period is intended for the transition from OHSAS 18001 to ISO 45001.