Offering ISO 45001 consultancy for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) certification is a great way to help organizations ensure workplace safety and comply with international standards. As an ISO 45001 consultant, your role typically involves:
Key Responsibilities:
- Gap Analysis:
- Assess the organization’s current health and safety practices to identify gaps between existing systems and ISO 45001 requirements.
- OHSMS Framework Development:
- Assist in developing and implementing an OHSMS that complies with ISO 45001. This includes establishing safety policies, risk assessment processes, and setting safety objectives.
- Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification:
- Help organizations conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify workplace hazards and establish control measures to minimize risks.
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure the organization is aware of and compliant with relevant health and safety laws and regulations.
- Training and Awareness:
- Provide training to management and employees to increase awareness of workplace hazards and the importance of a health and safety management system.
- Document Control and Record Keeping:
- Assist in setting up a system for controlling documents and records as per ISO 45001 requirements, ensuring that all procedures, manuals, and records are up to date.
- Internal Audits and Management Review:
- ISO Consultant guides the organization through conducting internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of the OHSMS. Support them in preparing for external audits as well.
- Continual Improvement:
- Help develop a culture of continual improvement by setting measurable safety performance objectives and reviewing them regularly.