Safety Management System
ISO 45001:2018
ISO 45001:2018 is the first internationally released ISO standard for Occupational Health & Safety systems. It is a relatively new standard, released in March 2018.
ISO 45001:2018 outlines the requirements for your organization to develop efficient safety systems. It shows interested parties and stakeholders your organization is committed to the safety of workers and providing a safe work environment. It is an important sign of your business' capability to reduce costs through preventing workplace injury and illness.
Best Practice is JAS-ANZ accredited to provide Certification to this standard.
Please note: AS/NZS 4801:2001 to ISO 45001:2018 Migration Date is the 12 September 2021, this has been extended due to COVID-19.

STEP 1
Optional Gap Analysis
Performed by Best Practice, we evaluate your management system to each clause of the relevant standard. This will identify the level of compliance that your existing management system has.
Best Practice provides an assessment report outlining any faults in your management system that needs to be addressed prior to certification.
STEP 2
Step 3
STEP 4

STEP 2
Stage 1 Assessment
The evaluation of your management system documentation, including policies, processes, management review records, scope and context as well as system implementation.
This sets the foundation for the stage two assessment.

STEP 3
Stage 2 Assessment
Best Practice needs to verify that the documented requirements of the standard are implemented across your business.
We visit your offices and premises as well as partake in discussions with relevant individuals in your business.
Your management system is assessed and verified as being implemented.

STEP 4
Certification
Once your stage two assessment is verified and the process is complete, a 'Statement of Certification' is issued, confirming compliance with the relevant standard.
This certification is valid for a three-year period from the date of issue.
Regular surveillance assessments will be performed at a minimum of once every 12 months to maintain your certification.
Why Choose Best Practice?
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We are genuinely passionate and excited about helping customers not only get certified, but seeing them become more profitable, safe and efficient.
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We pro-actively improve our own business so that we can help our customers improve their organisations
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A fresh approach to ISO certification - we are honest and open and want to grow with you
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Receive in-depth practical reports from assessors that add value to your business
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Included world-class online ISO training for your entire team
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We have our client's best interest at heart, and remain focused on improving the business itself, rather than just providing certification and simply walking away.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does ISO 45001 mean?
How to create an ISO 45001 system?
Your system has to meet the minimum requirements before you can be certified. Here, we outline the steps to creating your quality management system for certification.
What is the latest version of ISO 45001?
ISO 45001 is the new internationally recognised Occupational Health & Safety standard. ISO 45001 is newly released and will replace AS/NZS 4801 and OHSAS 18001, as these standards will be withdrawn over the next three years.
What is the purpose of ISO 45001?
When you are certified to ISO 45001, you are able to get external certification of your system. This helps show interested parties, stakeholders and customers that you have met the requirements set out in ISO 45001:2018, and that you have systems in place to mitigate risks and build confidence.
What are the requirements of ISO 45001?
How to get certified to ISO 45001?
1. Gap Analysis (optional): The process begins with an optional gap analysis to evaluate your OH&S system against each clause of ISO 45001.
Why is ISO 45001 required?
ISO 45001 is required to show customers, suppliers and stakeholders that you have idenitified, mitigated and controlled safety risks, and you are committed to providing a safe workplace. To become certified to ISO 45001, companies need to undergo evaluation against the standard, and need to have ongoing surveillance audits to ensure ongoing compliance. Find out more about the certification process here.
What is ISO 45001 training?
ISO 45001 training can be used to understand the underlying meaning of the standard, so you can develop a safety management system that can then be audited and assessed against ISO 45001. For more information on AS/NZS 4801 training, visit our Training Academy here.
What are the benefits of being ISO 45001 certified?
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Tender for work - Declare conformance with the standard and tender for work, including government contracts and large corp orate jobs. -
Provide evidence for stakeholders - Enhance your reputation by providing formal recognition of your management processes to customers and interested stakeholders. -
Legal compliance - Provide evidence your organisation meets regulatory requirements, as AS/NZS 4801 instructs that your organisation must meet legal obligations. -
Reduce workplace related injury or illness - By managing OH&S hazards and risks you can reduce workplace related injuries and illnesses, creating cost savings in worker sick leave and sometimes insurance premiums. -
Create evidence of due diligence if an incident occurs - Minimise the risk of legal action from worker's compensation, liability claims and provide evidence should an incident occur. -
Create your marketing advantage - Create a competitive advantage and marketing opportunity as certification can be a key differentiator in today's challenging marketplace.
How can I transfer my existing ISO 45001 certification?
You can transfer your current ISO 45001 certification to Best Practice seamlessly. We will continue your current certification schedule, contact us for an obligation free quote.
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We work to understand your business
We provide meaningful observations. It's more than just compliance or non-conformance for us. -
We provide you with support services
We help grow and continually improve your business with training, webinars, YouTube videos and our industry magazine, Certified. -
We have no hidden fees
Our rates are all inclusive and transparent. We don't have any hidden reporting, travel or preparation fees.
How long does it take to implement ISO 45001?
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Small organizatons - up to 150 staff - 3-6 months -
Medium organizations - up to 1000 staff - 8-12 months -
Large organizations - more than 1000 staff - 12-18 months
What is the difference between ISO 8001 and ISO 45001?
The ISO 45001:2018 focuses on the occupational health and safety management system of an organisation. Published in March 2018, this standard works towards eliminating the chance of any potential disease and injuries related to occupation.
What has ISO 45001 replaced?
13 Items We Look For During Your Certification Assessment...
A Step-By-Step Guide To Getting Certified
Here's the first three:
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Your 'Why'
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Management Review
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Issues List
If you're looking for the rest simply download our free improvement plan below, designed to inform you on our approach to ISO Certification.
