Safety Management

ISO 45001:2018 Safety Management

Feddersen Consulting Group (FCG) assists clients in establishing Safety Management Systems that comply with ISO 45001:2018, Office of the Federal Safety Commission (OFSC) Accreditation Scheme, the National Audit Tool (NAT) and other applicable standards. We focus on developing, implementing, and maintaining compliant safety management systems tailored to your specific needs to enable you to achieve and maintain certification.

A key feature of all safety management system standards, including ISO 45001, is the requirement to adhere to legal requirements, thereby mitigating risks to organisations and individuals from non-compliance. ISO 45001 is an international standard that outlines the requirements for an occupational health and safety management system, providing a framework for organisations to manage risks and enhance workplace health and safety (WHS) performance.

Our extensive experience includes providing comprehensive ISO 45001 certification and OFSC accreditation support for both company and site-level implementation. We assist clients by conducting Internal Audits, supporting them through Certification Audits and developing Corrective Action Plans for any findings to support continual improvement of the system. Furthermore, we offer staff training in implementing the designed Safety Management Systems if needed and can provide temporary staffing solutions for both short and long-term support.

We develop and implement effective Safety Management Systems that meet the additional requirements of Transport for Main Roads, Transport for NSW, National Self Insurer Audits and Pre-Qualification with relevant State and Territory regulations.

Key Features and Benefits of ISO 45001

ISO 45001 sets the criteria for an WHS policy, objectives, planning, implementation, operation, auditing and review. Key elements include leadership commitment, worker participation, hazard identification and risk assessment, legal and regulatory compliance, emergency planning, incident investigation and continual improvement. The standard employs the Plan-Do-Check-Act methodology to systematically manage health and safety risks, making it applicable to organisations of all sizes and integrable with other ISO management system standards.

Implementing ISO 45001 provides significant value to organisations by:

  • Offering a framework to systematically manage WHS risks, thereby reducing workplace injuries, illnesses and incidents
  • Demonstrating a commitment to worker health and safety, which enhances reputation, morale and employee retention
  • Ensuring compliance with WHS regulations, promoting proactive risk management and potentially lowering insurance premiums
  • Enhancing organisational resilience through required emergency preparedness and response protocols
  • Facilitating the continual improvement of WHS performance, thereby enhancing long-term worker health and safety

If you seek support to get certified to ISO 45001:2018 or require a Work Health and Safety Consultant to conduct a WHS Compliance Gap Analysis, contact us today.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Safety Management System?

A safety management system is designed to manage safety risks in the workplace and protect the health and safety of employees and other interested parties.

Feddersen Consulting Group will assist in developing safety management systems that comply with the following: ISO:45001:2018, Office of Federal Safety Commission (OFSC) Accreditation, National Audit Tool (NAT), HV Chain of Responsibility (HVCoR), AustRoads Prequalification, and more.

What are the key components of a Safety Management System?

  • Safety Policy: An organisation’s commitment to safety, outlining its objectives, responsibilities, and overall approach to managing safety.
  • Risk Management: The process of identifying hazards, assessing risks, and implementing controls to mitigate or eliminate those risks.
  • Safety Assurance: Regular monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement of safety performance through management system audits, safety audits, and safety data analysis.
  • Safety Promotion: Activities aimed at fostering a safety culture within the organisation, including training, communication, and employee involvement.
  • Emergency Preparedness and Response: Plans and procedures for responding to emergencies and mitigating their impact on personnel, assets, and the environment.

SMS is often implemented in industries where safety is critical, such as aviation, healthcare, construction, and manufacturing, but it can be applied to any organisation seeking to prioritise safety as a core value. The ultimate goal of an SMS is to prevent accidents, incidents, and injuries by systematically managing risks and promoting a culture of safety across all levels of the organisation.

Additionally, organisations may seek consulting services from Feddersen Consulting Group in occupational health and safety, including workers’ compensation management, to further enhance their safety performance and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards. These consulting services, including those provided by Feddersen Consulting Group, can provide expert guidance in establishing and maintaining effective safety management systems tailored to the specific needs of the organisation.

How do we get ISO certified?

Once you have implemented your management system an auditor from a Certification Body will sight objective evidence to support conformity with each of the sub-clauses (clause 4-10) of the ISO Standard e.g., ISO:9001 Quality Management Systems.  We will assist in the development of the management system and ensure that it meets all of the requirements prior to the certification audit.

The auditor will identify any areas of the organisation’s system that may need improvement or are doing well. The certification process is a good way to encourage consistent improvement for the organisation.