ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Certification
ISO 45001 is the world’s leading standard for occupational health and safety management. RBA Registrars provides independent, rigorous certification audits that demonstrate your organisation protects its workforce consistently and diligently.
What is ISO 45001 and why does it matter?
ISO 45001 is the international standard for occupational health and safety management systems. It sets out a structured framework for eliminating hazards, reducing risk, and protecting workers and other people affected by your operations.
Certification demonstrates to employees, regulators and clients that your safety management system is independently verified — not just documented, but genuinely operating and effective.
RBA Registrars carries out a structured, two-stage audit against the requirements of ISO 45001:2018, with ongoing surveillance audits to confirm effectiveness year on year.
WHY PURSUE THIS
Benefits of ISO 45001 certification
Fewer workplace incidents
A structured OH&S system identifies hazards proactively, reducing incidents, injuries and associated liability.
Lower insurance and absence costs
Reduced incident rates translate directly into lower premiums, claims and lost-time absence.
Compliance and duty of care
Certification provides structured evidence that legal and regulatory health & safety duties are being met.
Stronger worker engagement
Worker participation is embedded in the standard, improving morale, trust and reporting culture.
Structured hazard and risk control
Clause 6 requires formal hazard identification and risk assessment across all operations and roles.
Access to safety-critical tenders
Many principal contractors and public bodies require certified OH&S systems from their supply chain.
STAKEHOLDER TRUST
Supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
SDG 8
Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 3
Good Health and Well-being
“Safety is not an accident. ISO 45001 gives organisations the structure to make protecting people repeatable.”
David Marsh, Lead Health & Safety Assessor, RBA Registrars
Organisations that benefit from certification
Agriculture, forestry and fishing
Mining and quarrying
Energy supply
Sewerage and waste management
Construction & real estate activities
Wholesale and retail trade
Services sector
Transportation and storage
Accommodation and food service activities
Information and communication
Financial and insurance activities
Professional services
Public administration and defence
Education
Hospital and social work activities
Maritime and transport
Food manufacturing
Basic metals manufacturing
Chemicals manufacturing
Pharmaceuticals manufacturing
Electronics, machinery and electrical equipment
Transport equipment manufacturing
Textiles, apparel, leather and related products
What we audit
The OH&S core clauses
Our assessors evaluate objective evidence against each auditable clause and record findings in a formal audit report. Click each clause to expand.
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Context of the Organization
- Understanding worker and interested party needs
- Identifying OH&S hazards relevant to the scope
- Determining applicable legal and other requirements
- Establishing and documenting core OH&S processes
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Leadership
- Top management accountability for worker safety
- Establishing a documented OH&S policy
- Worker participation and consultation arrangements
- Assigning roles, responsibilities and authorities
06
Planning
- Hazard identification and risk assessment
- Determining legal and other requirements
- Setting measurable OH&S objectives
- Planning to eliminate hazards and reduce risks
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Support
- Resources and competence for safe operations
- Health and safety training and communication
- Consultation with workers on OH&S matters
- Control of documented information
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Operation
- Operational planning and control of hazards
- Management of change affecting worker safety
- Emergency preparedness and response
- Procurement and contractor safety controls
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Performance Evaluation
- Monitoring of incidents and near-misses
- Evaluation of legal compliance
- Internal audit programme
- Management review of the OH&S system
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Improvement
- Incident investigation and corrective action
- Root cause analysis of safety events
- Continual improvement of OH&S performance
- Evidence-based improvement decisions
RBA’s certification service
How our certification audit works
From application to ongoing surveillance, certification follows one continuous journey — a two-stage audit, an independent decision, and a three-year cycle of annual surveillance that keeps your certificate live. Read our full certification process →
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Application
Scope & audit plan agreed
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Stage 1 & 2 Audit
Evidence reviewed on-site
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Certificate Issued
Valid for 3 years
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Surveillance 1
Annual check-in
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Surveillance 2
Annual check-in
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Recertification
Cycle repeats
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