What is ISO 45001 in simple terms?
ISO 45001 is the international standard for an Occupational Health and Safety Management System. In simple terms, it helps an organization identify workplace hazards, control risks, involve workers, meet safety obligations, investigate incidents, and continually improve safety performance. It turns safety from scattered procedures into a structured, auditable management system.
What procedures are required for ISO 45001?
ISO 45001 procedures typically address hazard identification, risk assessment, legal and regulatory obligations, operational controls, emergency preparedness, incident reporting, corrective action, document control, internal audits, management review, and worker participation. Synergistic Systems develops these procedures collaboratively so they reflect how your organization actually works instead of becoming unused paperwork.
Does ISO 45001 help with OSHA compliance?
ISO 45001 can support OSHA compliance by creating a disciplined system for hazard control, employee involvement, incident response, corrective action, and ongoing monitoring. It does not replace OSHA requirements, but it helps organizations demonstrate a proactive safety management approach and maintain documented evidence that safety responsibilities and controls are being managed consistently.
How long does ISO 45001 implementation take?
Synergistic Systems follows a proven implementation approach that includes discovery, a fixed-price quotation, cloud-based system setup, awareness and internal auditor training, documentation development, working sessions, internal audit, management review, and Stage 1 and Stage 2 registrar support. The timetable depends on scope, locations, existing documentation, and how mature your current safety program is.
Can ISO 45001 be integrated with ISO 9001?
Yes. ISO 45001 is built on the same Annex SL High Level Structure as ISO 9001, making integration practical and efficient. Synergistic Systems designs ISO 45001 as an add-on module within an Integrated Management System, allowing shared document control, internal audits, corrective actions, management reviews, risk registers, and cloud-based records.
How much does ISO 45001 consulting cost?
Synergistic Systems provides fixed-price ISO 45001 quotations with defined deliverables and a timetable after a complimentary discovery meeting. Integrated ISO 9001 plus ISO 45001 pricing may be available at a significant discount compared with two standalone projects. Third-party certification fees are separate and are paid to the selected registrar.
Who should use ISO 45001 procedures?
Synergistic Systems supports manufacturers, oil and gas service companies, construction contractors, chemical processors, food and beverage processors, heavy industrial operators, foundries, fabricators, and other organizations where workplace incidents create insurance, productivity, and reputational risk. The system is especially useful for multi-site companies that need controlled documentation and consistent safety records.
Do you support the ISO 45001 certification audit?
Synergistic Systems has experience working with major accredited registrars including ABS Quality Evaluations, DNV, Bureau Veritas, LRQA, BSI, QMI-SAI Global, NSF-ISR, NQA, TUV, SGS, and Intertek. The consulting team supports Stage 1 and Stage 2 registration audits and helps clients prepare records, procedures, and corrective action evidence.