BS OHSAS 18001 changing to ISO 45001

This standard will provide an internationally accepted framework that will help protect employees as well as protecting the longevity and health of an organisation.

ISO 45001 standard concentrates on the interaction between an organisation and its business environment. OHSAS 18001 was focused on managing OH&S hazards and other internal issues. 

There was a 3-year period of migration allowed for organisations already certified to OHSAS 18001 to upgrade their OH&S management system.

The purpose of BS OHSAS 18001 was to help eliminate operation hazards in the workplace and create the best working conditions possible. ISO 45001 achieves this but also includes Annex SL which follows a high level structure that aligns with your business OH&S system.