ISO 45001 is an international standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS). This standard helps organizations create a safe and healthy working environment for employees by reducing workplace risks and improving occupational health and safety performance.
ISO stands for the International Organization for Standardization. It is an international organization made up of national standardization bodies from countries around the world. The main purpose of ISO is to develop international standards that ensure products, services, and processes are consistent, safe, and of high quality.
The origins of ISO date back to 1946, when delegates from various countries gathered in London to discuss international standards. They aimed to develop globally accepted standards that could facilitate international trade and information exchange. This meeting marked the beginning of ISO.
In 1947, ISO was officially established to promote the development and coordination of international standards across various industries and sectors, including technology, food, healthcare, environmental management, and many others. ISO is headquartered in Geneva and has introduced many internationally recognized standards, such as ISO 9001 for quality management systems and ISO 14001 for environmental management systems.
ISO operates through a consensus-based process, where member countries collaborate to develop, review, test, and approve new standards. These international standards help facilitate global trade, improve product and workplace safety, encourage innovation, and provide clear guidelines for organizations worldwide.