ISO 45001:2018 - Occupational Health & Safety Management System

Overview

ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS)

The ISO 45001:2018 OHSMS allows for a structured process of implementing and managing Occupational Health & Safety at your workplace. A good, structured management system will enhance your organisation’s health & safety standards & help prevent workplace related accidents/incidents. As industry leaders, it is important to recognise the importance of your workforce in ensuring the success and sustainability of your business. 

There is no better way to ensure that than implementing a management system with structured documentation and periodic timely review and certification.

At MESH, our team is committed to supporting your organisation’s need to implement the ISO 45001:2018. Our team of Occupational Health & Safety industry experts and practitioners have vast experience implementing, maintaining and auditing management systems.

Our ISO 45001: 2018 Related Services

ISO 45001:2018 Implementation

For organisations without an existing certified management system, MESH’s team will work in consultation to develop the necessary documentation, process & control and provide implementation strategies that will guarantee certification.

OHSAS 18001 Migration

For organisations that have already been certified with OHSAS 18001, you will need to migrate to ISO 45001. Our team will guide you through the required changes and additions to enhance the management system and be compliant to the ISO 45001:2018. 

Training

MESH is a leading Environmental, Health & Safety training provider registered with the Human Resources Development Corporation (HRD-Corp). We can carry out ISO 45001 Awareness Training, ISO 45001 Implementation Training, ISO 45001 Internal Auditor Trainings and other related training.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ISO 45001:2018?
ISO 45001:2018 is the international standard for Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems. It gives organisations a structured framework to identify hazards, control OSH risks, and continually improve health and safety performance.
No, certification itself isn’t a statutory requirement — the underlying legal duties come from OSHA 1994. Many organisations pursue certification to demonstrate structured OSH management to customers, regulators and stakeholders.
Timelines vary by organisation size and existing OSH maturity, but as a general estimate, implementation — from gap analysis through documentation, process development, and readiness for certification audit — typically takes 6 to 9 months.
MESH works with your team to develop the necessary documentation, processes and controls, and provides implementation strategies designed to guarantee successful certification.
Yes. MESH offers ISO 45001 Awareness Training, ISO 45001 Implementation Training, and ISO 45001 Internal Auditor Training.
An accredited third-party certifying body, not MESH. MESH acts as your implementation partner, preparing your management system so you’re ready for that audit.
Pricing depends on your organisation’s size, number of sites, and current level of OSH documentation. Reach out for an initial consultation and tailored quotation.
The first step is training your internal auditors, typically through an ISO 45001 Internal Auditor course, so they understand the standard’s requirements and audit techniques. From there, your trained internal team can carry out the audit themselves, or MESH can carry it out together with your internal team to provide additional assurance ahead of the certification audit.
A structured approach to identifying hazards and controlling OSH risk, which translates into fewer workplace incidents and less downtime; demonstrated compliance and due diligence to regulators, customers and stakeholders (increasingly a tender or supply-chain requirement); stronger employee trust and morale around workplace safety; and a framework for continual improvement rather than one-off fixes.