ISO 45001: Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems

Create safer workplaces, reduce risk, and protect your people.

ISO 45001:2018 is the globally recognised standard for Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems. It helps organisations establish a proactive framework for preventing injury and ill health, improving safety performance and managing workplace risks effectively.

At Safety Risk Management Consultants (SRM), we support organisations across South Africa and the United Kingdom to implement practical, compliant and audit-ready ISO 45001 systems that improve safety outcomes and enable certification.

Our approach ensures your OHS management system is aligned to both ISO 45001 and relevant South African legal requirements — including the OHS Act and applicable Regulations.

What is ISO 45001?

ISO 45001 provides a structured, risk-based framework for managing occupational health and safety.
It focuses on:

Hazard identification & risk control
Leadership commitment
Worker participation and consultation
Operational safety controls
Incident response and corrective actions
Legal compliance and governance
Continual improvement

ISO 45001 replaces OHSAS 18001 and is applicable to all industries and business sizes.

Benefits of ISO 45001 Certification

Reduce workplace incidents and injuries

A structured OHS system leads to safer work practices and reduced harm.

Strengthen legal compliance

Helps you meet OHS Act requirements, Construction Regulations and industry standards.

Improve safety culture & worker engagement

ISO 45001 prioritises consultation, participation and shared responsibility.

Reduce operational risk

Hazards are identified, evaluated and controlled using consistent processes.

Win tenders & improve competitive positioning

ISO 45001 is increasingly required by clients across construction, mining, logistics, engineering and industrial sectors.

Improve leadership accountability

Leadership involvement ensures safety becomes a strategic priority.

Enhance reputation & public trust

A certified OHS system demonstrates commitment to protecting people.

Our ISO 45001 Consulting Services

We provide full end-to-end support to implement and maintain ISO 45001 successfully.

1. ISO 45001 Gap Assessment & Legal Compliance Review

We assess your current OHS systems, workplace practices and legal compliance against ISO 45001 requirements and relevant OHS regulations.

2. OHSMS Design & Documentation Development

We design a practical, customised Occupational Health & Safety Management System that may include:

OHS policy & objectives
Legal register
Hazard identification & risk assessments
Baseline, issue-based & continuous HIRAs
Emergency preparedness & response planning
Contractor management processes
Incident, nonconformance & corrective action systems
Operational controls & permits
Roles, responsibilities & legal appointments
Training and competence frameworks
Documented information and templates

SRM ensures your documentation is clear, practical and aligned with local legislation.

3. Implementation Support

We guide your team as the system is rolled out through:

Hazard identification and risk control workshops
Legal compliance alignment
Operational safety control implementation
Workforce consultation and engagement
Incident management and reporting processes
Monitoring & measurement systems (inspections, audits, KPIs)

4. Internal Audits (ISO 19011-Aligned)

SRM’s experienced Lead Auditors conduct internal audits or train your audit team to ensure ISO 45001 readiness.

Audits include:

Audit plans & schedules
Process, system and compliance audits
Audit reports and corrective actions
Pre-certification readiness reviews

5. Management Review Facilitation

We facilitate a structured management review process covering:

OHS performance
Incident trends
Risk evaluation outcomes
Legal compliance
Worker consultation feedback
Resource needs
Improvement opportunities

6. Certification Audit Support

We assist with selecting the certification body and preparing for Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits, including:

Evidence preparation
Staff coaching
Nonconformance resolution
Audit-day guidance

7. Ongoing OHSMS Maintenance & Improvement

After certification, SRM can:

Conduct annual internal audits
Maintain your risk registers
Update legal appointments
Review processes and documentation
Provide ongoing advisory support
Digitise and automate your OHSMS

Digital ISO 45001 Management System (Optional)

We can implement ISO 45001 on modern digital platforms such as:

Mango QHSE Software
Incident reporting
Risk assessments & controls
Audit & inspection management
Document control
Training & corrective actions
EcoOnline EHS Platform
Permit-to-Work
Chemical risk management
Operational risk assessments
Incident investigation workflows
Compliance dashboards

A digital OHSMS improves transparency, accountability and real-time safety performance.

Industries We Support

We deliver ISO 45001 systems to a wide range of industries, including:

Construction & property development

Engineering & manufacturing

Logistics & warehousing

Mining & mineral processing

Telecoms & call centres

Retail & hospitality

Marine & ship repair

Energy & utilities

Financial and professional services

Why Choose SRM for ISO 45001?

ISO-certified consulting firm (9001, 14001, 45001)

We hold the same certifications we help you achieve.

Experienced Health & Safety Specialists

Our team includes SACPCMP-registered professionals, risk specialists and lead auditors.

Practical, legally aligned solutions

We integrate ISO 45001 requirements with South African OHS Act obligations.

Strong industry credibility

We have supported clients in high-risk industries where safety is critical.

Digital transformation capability

We can build your OHS system in Mango, EcoOnline or hybrid environments.

Full lifecycle support

Gap analysis → system development → implementation → certification → maintenance.

ISO 45001 Certification Journey with SRM

1. Gap & legal compliance assessment
2. OHSMS planning & system design
3. Documentation development
4. Implementation & training
5. Internal audits & management review
6. Certification audit readiness
7. Annual system maintenance

Protect your workforce, strengthen compliance, and build a safer organisation with ISO 45001.

Partner with SRM for expert guidance and a practical, aligned OHS management system.