Implementing ISO 45001:2018 enables organisations to integrate occupational health and safety directly into core business leadership and operational governance.
1. Leadership Commitment & Context of the Organisation (Clause 4 & 5)
ISO 45001 places ultimate accountability on top management. Organisations must determine internal and external factors affecting OHS performance, understand worker expectations, and document leadership engagement.
2. Developing an Auditable UK Legal Register (Clause 6.1.3)
A compliant management system requires systematic identification of applicable UK statutory instruments (e.g., HASWA 1974, MHSWR 1999, PUWER, LOLER) and clear records demonstrating ongoing legal compliance evaluation.
3. Operational Planning & Hierarchy of Controls (Clause 8.1.2)
Hazard elimination and substitution must take precedence over personal protective equipment (PPE). Documented change management procedures ensure safety controls remain effective during operational reorganisations.