Document specifies requirements for occupational health and safety management systems. Aims to prevent work-related injury and ill health and provide safe workplaces. Applicable to any organization regardless of size or type. Does not address product safety or environmental impacts
OSMS manages workplace safety and health risks systematically. Becomes part of organization's culture and business practices. Addresses ethical, legal and financial imperatives for businesses
ISO 45001 aims to improve employee safety and reduce workplace risks. ILO reports 2.78 million deaths annually from occupational accidents. ISO develops over 24597 international standards through technical committees
ISO 45001 is world's first OH&S ISO standard for safe workplace management. Standard brings health and safety into business strategy. Includes risk and opportunity management approach. Requires top management leadership and worker participation. Based on Annex SL, common framework for all management systems
ISO 45001 replaces OHSAS 18001 as the new international standard for occupational health and safety. Standard aims to provide globally accepted framework for protecting employees and organizations. Applicable to organizations of all sizes, including large enterprises and NGOs
ILO estimates 2.34 million work-related deaths in 2013, mostly health issues. ISO 45001 aims to manage OH&S risks and improve performance. Standard applies to all organizations regardless of size or nature