OHS compliance
Ensure Educational Excellence and OHS Compliance with Sancert
Create a Safer Workplace
A safe workplace protects more than your employees, it protects your business. ISO 45001 certification provides a practical framework for identifying workplace hazards, reducing risk and creating a safer, healthier working environment.
About the Standard
What Is ISO 45001?
ISO 45001:2018 is the internationally recognised standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management. It helps organisations identify workplace hazards, assess risks, and implement controls to prevent work-related injuries and ill health.
The standard promotes a proactive approach to health and safety by encouraging organisations to identify potential risks before incidents occur. It also supports continual improvement through regular monitoring, review and ongoing employee involvement.
Who Is ISO 45001 For?
ISO 45001 certification is suitable for organisations of all sizes and across every industry.
It is valuable for organisations that:
- Want to reduce workplace injuries and incidents.
- Operate in high-risk environments such as construction, manufacturing, mining or engineering.
- Need to comply with occupational health and safety legislation.
- Work with clients who require certified health and safety management systems.
- Want to strengthen their health and safety culture.
- Are committed to protecting the wellbeing of employees, contractors and visitors.
Value Beyond the Certificate
Benefits of ISO 45001 Certification
ISO 45001 certification helps organisations create safer workplaces while improving how health and safety risks are managed.
Reduce Workplace Risks
Identify hazards early and implement controls to prevent incidents before they occur.
Improve Legal Compliance
Support compliance with applicable occupational health and safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
Protect Your People
Create a safer working environment that reduces injuries, illness and lost time.
Strengthen Your Reputation
Demonstrate your commitment to employee wellbeing and responsible business practices.
Improve Operational Performance
Well-managed health and safety processes contribute to more efficient operations and reduced disruption
Drive Improvement
Regular reviews and audits help ensure your Occupational Health and Safety Management System remains effective.
Why Certify With Sancert?
We make compliance clear, practical and value-driven. Backed by dual accreditation, our auditors work alongside your team get through complexity, protect your operations, and deliver.
Current Applicable Standard
ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational Health and Safety Management: This is the current internationally recognised version of the standard. Certification is valid for three years and maintained through annual surveillance audits
Why Trust Sancert?
Sancert brings a practical and professional approach to every audit.
Experienced Auditors
Our auditors understand the practical realities of occupational health and safety across different industries.
Independent
Our certification decisions are based on objective evidence and the requirements of the applicable standard.
Efficient
Our streamlined approach keeps the certification process clear and minimises disruption to your operations.
International Recognition
Sancert certification provides recognised assurance for organisations operating locally and across international markets.
Practical Approach
We focus on how your management system works in practice, not just whether the right documents are in place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Navigating workplace safety standards and occupational compliance can raise important questions for your business. To help you prepare we’ve answered the most common questions about ISO 45001 implementation, audit timelines and legal alignment below.
How long does ISO 45001 certification take?
The timeframe depends on the size and complexity of your organisation. Once the certification audit has been successfully completed, Sancert typically issues certificates within 10 working days.
How long is an ISO 45001 certificate valid?
ISO 45001 certification is valid for three years, with annual surveillance audits to ensure your Occupational Health and Safety Management System continues to meet the requirements of the standard.
Can small businesses become ISO 45001 certified?
Yes. ISO 45001 is suitable for organisations of all sizes and industries. The requirements are scalable and can be adapted to your organisation.
Is ISO 45001 legally required?
No. However, many organisations choose certification to strengthen workplace safety, demonstrate legal compliance, improve risk management and meet customer or tender requirements.
Can ISO 45001 be integrated with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001?
Yes. ISO 45001 follows the same High-Level Structure as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, making it straightforward to integrate quality, environmental and health and safety management systems.
Ongoing Surveillance & Recertification
Annual surveillance audits and a full recertification audit every three years keep your QMS effective and your certificate valid.
