Safety systems people...here is a brief summary of the main changes based on the Committee Draft. More to come as the industry digests the changes... The new ISO 45001 has been based around the requirements of OHSAS 18001, so users of AS/NZS 4801 will find the changes to layout and language more pronounced. The overall aim of the standard remains the same, but there are some interesting revisions and additions. New Content Structure: The first obvious change to users is the new
Just a quick one. The Committee Draft version of ISO 45001:2015 is now available for purchase – click here to purchase a copy. Catch you soon!
ISO 45001, the international standard that will replace BS OHSAS 18001 and AS/NZS 4801, has now reached the Committee Draft stage (see previous blog). The planned timetable for the new standard is included below. Oct 2016: The revised ISO 45001 will be adopted and published, and the transitional period for organisations with certifications will begin. Mid 2015: Final Draft International Standard (FDIS). Oct 2014: Draft International Standard (DIS). July 2014: First Committee Draft 1 (CD1) prepared for feedback. Catch you soon!
Get ready to replace OHSAS 18001 and AS/NZS 4801 – here comes the first ISO management systems standard for safety. Because the standard is currently at the Committee Draft stage, details are still a little sketchy but we know the new standard will follow the same structure as ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015. This already indicates that there will be a stronger focus on the context of organisations, implicit in the quality and environment management systems standards. The idea of context