Establishing an Occupational Health & Safety Management System: A practical guide to implementing ISO 45001 for better occupational health and safety.

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· Packt Publishing Ltd
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About this ebook

Master ISO 45001 to build an effective Occupational Health and Safety Management System. Learn risk assessment, legal compliance, and continuous improvement strategies to protect workplace health and safety.Key Features
  • In-depth insights into ISO 45001 structure and implementation steps.
  • Practical tools and templates for creating an OHSMS.
  • Focus on legal requirements and worker participation strategies.
Book DescriptionThis book is designed to guide organizations through the process of establishing an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) based on ISO 45001. It begins by explaining the significance of ISO 45001 and its structure, providing a foundational understanding of the standard's importance in enhancing workplace health and safety. The book focuses on critical topics such as identifying workplace risks, determining legal and other regulatory requirements, and the importance of leadership and worker participation. Each section presents practical strategies and methodologies for building and implementing an effective OHSMS, ensuring a proactive safety culture. Through real-world examples and actionable insights, this book helps professionals navigate the complexities of ISO 45001, ensuring organizations meet compliance standards while fostering a safe and healthy work environment.What you will learn
  • Understand the need for ISO 45001 and its structure.
  • Identify and assess occupational health and safety risks.
  • Develop and implement an OH&S policy tailored to the organization.
  • Understand the legal and other requirements relevant to OHSMS.
  • Improve worker participation in occupational health and safety.
  • Plan actions to address OHS risks and opportunities effectively.
Who this book is for

This book is ideal for safety officers, managers, and organizational leaders aiming to implement ISO 45001 in their workplaces. Readers should have a basic understanding of workplace safety protocols and ISO standards. Those with experience in occupational health and safety will benefit most from this guide. It is also valuable for those looking to improve or refine existing safety systems by aligning them with ISO 45001’s best practices.

About the author

IT Governance Publishing (ITGP) is the world's only specialist IT governance publisher. We produce books, toolkits and training aids on a wide range of topics including information security, IT governance, information risk, compliance, cyber security, IT service management, project management and management system standards.

Naeem Sadiq holds a BSc in Aerospace and a Master's in Manufacturing Engineering. He is a certified lead auditor, an ASQ-certified manager and a quality systems auditor. Naeem's experience in engineering and management includes 25 years as an independent consultant, auditor and trainer for the ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards. Naeem has presented a number of papers at national conferences on management system standards, and has provided consultancy, training and auditing support to more than 100 organisations. As a freelance writer, he is a regular contributor to national newspapers reporting on safety, environmental and social issues. He is also the author of two books: OHSAS 18001 Step by Step – A practical guide and ISO 14001 Step by Step – A practical guide.

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