ISO 45001 is finally published, so the experts and the companies that are planning the transition or implementation are looking into the requirements for documented information. One of the most important steps in the transition process, as well as in the initial implementation, is determining what ISO 45001:2018 documents and records are needed for an effective Occupational, Health and Safety Management System (OH&SMS).
What ISO 45001:2018 Documents are required?
1. ISO 45001 Manual
ISO 45001 Manual covers details on how ISO 45001:2018 systems are implemented. It covers the context of organization, sample policy, objectives, scope, organizations structure as well as macro level each requirements of ISO 45001:2018 on how it is implemented in the organization
2. Procedures
ISO 45001 Procedures covers all the details like purpose, scope, responsibility, how procedure is followed as well as the list of exhibits, reference documents and formats. ISO 45001 Procedures need to be written down, made available to relevant employees, monitors, documented and updated.
3. OH&S Plan
This part includes OHS planning for hazard identification, risk assessment and determining for safety plan as well as work instruction to follow, which defines implementation steps.
4. Standard Operating Procedures
Standard Operating Procedures document covers a guideline to establish controls on significant hazards, work instructions for operators. It is useful for process control and establishes an effective OH&S management system. It covers do’s and don’ts for the entire main and critical processes.
5. Exhibits
ISO 45001 Exhibits covers 5 types of requirements that make implemented OH&S management system effective.
- Objective and target – OHS Objective Plan
- OHSAS control plan
- Skill Requirements
- Multi-skill Requirements
- Exhibit for Document Identification and Codification System
6. ISO 45001 Policies
ISO 45001 Policy is to define the purpose, direction, principles and basic rules for occupational, health and safety management system. It covers guideline for controls applied as per ISO 45001:2018 Certification guidelines.
7. Sample Blank and Filled Formats
The templates covered sample blank forms that required maintaining records as well as establishing control and making system in the organization. The samples given are a guide for the user to follow.
8. ISO 45001:2018 Audit Checklist
ISO 45001:2018 audit checklist document covers audit questions based on the ISO 45001:2018 requirements for each department. It will bring effectiveness in auditing. It can be logically used for auditing during internal audit for ISO 45001:2018 to establish proper audit trail.
ISO 45001:2018 Documentation Toolkit really is the most comprehensive option for completing your documentation.
ISO 45001 Certification Requirements 