The importance of the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle in ISO 45001
John Nolan
The “Plan, Do, Check, Act” (PDCA) cycle is widely regarded as a staple of the ISO 9001 and 14001 standards,...
The “Plan, Do, Check, Act” (PDCA) cycle is widely regarded as a staple of the ISO 9001 and 14001 standards, but it is also a critical aspect of the ISO 45001:2018 standard, and therefore any...
How to implement operational control in ISO 45001
Updated 2018-11-29 according to ISO 45001 Clause 8.1 of the ISO 45001 standard deals with operational planning and control, which...
Updated 2018-11-29 according to ISO 45001 Clause 8.1 of the ISO 45001 standard deals with operational planning and control, which can be defined as a function that “helps to check the errors and to take...
How to comply with ISO 45001 communication requirements
In previous articles we have examined the benefits a well-constructed ISO 45001:2018 system can bring to a workplace and its stakeholders,...
In previous articles we have examined the benefits a well-constructed ISO 45001:2018 system can bring to a workplace and its stakeholders, and ultimately to the performance, reputation and well-being of the business. In the article The...
How to ensure effective emergency preparedness and response in ISO 45001
Clause 8.2 of ISO 45001:2018 deals with emergency preparedness and response, and is one of the most critical clauses of...
Clause 8.2 of ISO 45001:2018 deals with emergency preparedness and response, and is one of the most critical clauses of the standard. Having a defined and efficient process in the event of an incident or...
How to perform risk assessment in ISO 45001
One of the most important components of any ISO 45001:2018 system is that of hazard identification and risk assessment. Given...
One of the most important components of any ISO 45001:2018 system is that of hazard identification and risk assessment. Given that this process has a direct bearing on the overall performance and effectiveness of the...
How to perform internal audits in ISO 45001
Updated: August 20, 2023. Clause 9.2 of ISO 45001 outlines the standard’s expectations of organizations to perform internal audits. The...
Updated: August 20, 2023. Clause 9.2 of ISO 45001 outlines the standard’s expectations of organizations to perform internal audits. The standard requires that the internal audit needs to meet the planned arrangements of the OH&S...
