The second step is to assess the risk each of these hazards poses. In short what we did is identified hazards,assessed risk, and provided control.
So we have identified the risk and provided safety curtains on the machine feeding area. Click hereįor Example, Wire Bending Machine has the possibility of worker hand getting stuck or injured while wire feeding. To know more about hazard identification do check it. I have covered each stage of OHSAS 18001 in more detail, in one of my other blog posts. These can be internal or external activities, to identify the persons involved in those activities, and to list down a description of all the activities. The identification process involves listing down all the activities conducted in the organization. The first step is to identify the hazards available in your current processes.
I will briefly explain the 4.3.1 clause of OHSAS 18001, pertaining to risk management, for better understanding before we move forward.
OHSAS 18001 focuses on risk and control methods only,whereas ISO 45001 focuses on risk as well as opportunities to improve.Įarlier in OHSAS 18001 the process was more focused on existing risk and controlling them. It does not focus on multiple function process interaction. OHSAS 18001 promotes more of a procedural approach. The process approach introduces horizontal management, crossing the barriers between different functional units, and unifying their focus to the main goals of the organization. As per ISO 45001, OHS can be considered as a single process, receiving inputs from multiple functions to achieve desirable OH&S outputs. Outputs for one function are considered as inputs for another.
So, the ISO management system considers the organization as a series of interactions amongst multiple functions. The process is through which input is converted to desirable outputs. The process approach is the elemental core of ISO’s view of a Management System. OHSAS 18001 was a procedure-based standard whereas ISO 45001 is a process-based standard.ISO standard promotes the use of a process-oriented approach. The below clauses are listed in the exact sequence. Under Annex SL standard is divided into 10 clauses. The structure of ISO 45001 is based on the Annex SL framework.Īnnex SL provides the high-level structure for ISO management systems standards – it replaced the historical ISO Guide 83 and expands on the base structure already implemented.Īnnex SL encourages standardization and helps integration amongst multiple ISO standards. The first major difference is the structure of the standard.
Increased focus on Top management Commitment Here I am listing down major differences between OHSAS 18001 and ISO 45001. OHSAS 18001 and ISO 45001 are similar in multiple aspects but have some significant differences. The goal of ISO 45001 is the reduction of occupational injuries and diseases, including promoting and protecting physical and mental health ISO 45001 is an ISO standard for management systems of occupational health and safety (OH&S), published in March 2018. The first edition was issued in 1999 and the Second edition was issued in 2007. OHSAS is a British standard but is a globally accepted standard. It provides a framework for the effective management of OH&S including all aspects of risk management and legal compliance. OHSAS Stands for the Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series. OHSAS 18001 will be valid till 12th March 2021 only.If any organization is accredited to OHSAS 18001 standard they must shift to ISO 45001 before 12th March 2021 deadline for certification to be relevant.īefore we move forward,let us define both standards briefly.