What is a Safety Management System? The ISO 45001 Standard Explained

What is a Safety Management System? The ISO 45001 Standard Explained

Ensuring workplace safety and fostering a culture of health and wellbeing is paramount for organisations of any size or industry. This is where ISO 45001:2018, the Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Management Systems Standard, steps in, providing a robust framework for managing and preventing work-related injuries and illnesses. Every year, millions of workers worldwide face…

ISO 45002:2023 – published! Learn about the new OH&S guidelines to ensure successful implementation of ISO 45001:2018
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ISO 45002:2023 – published! Learn about the new OH&S guidelines to ensure successful implementation of ISO 45001:2018

Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) is a critical aspect of any organisation’s operations. Yet, shockingly, 2.78 million workers die every year due to work-related accidents or illnesses, according to the International Labour Organisation (ILO). In addition to this, the ILO estimates that there are around 317 million non-fatal work-related accidents and illnesses annually, with many…

How ISO 45001:2018 can help your business manage flood hazards and risks
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How ISO 45001:2018 can help your business manage flood hazards and risks

The storms and floods that hit New South Wales and Queensland in the first few months of 2022 resulted in ruined homes, businesses that were literally sunken and a clean-up bill expected to top $240 million in NSW alone, according to the Insurance Council of Australia. There’s no question we’re living in unprecedented weather conditions….

Should my business implement a Covid-19 vaccination mandate? 4 steps to meet WHS requirements
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Should my business implement a Covid-19 vaccination mandate? 4 steps to meet WHS requirements

With restrictions around the Covid-19 pandemic easing in Australia and worldwide, many employers are left wondering if they should implement a vaccine mandate for their workers. Understanding the legality and good practices of doing so for those businesses that aren’t subject to a Public Health Order (PHO) can be challenging, but this article aims to…