The world’s first international OH&S management standard — replacing OHSAS 18001. Protect workers, eliminate hazards, meet legal obligations, and demonstrate safety leadership to clients, regulators, and supply chains worldwide.
Starting ₹22,000 + GST
Apply Now →ISO 45001:2018 is the world’s first truly international standard for Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Management Systems. Published in March 2018, it replaced OHSAS 18001:2007 and introduced far stronger requirements for worker participation, hazard elimination, and leadership accountability.
“Every worker has the right to return home safely. ISO 45001 makes that right systematic.”
The standard uses the same High-Level Structure (HLS) as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, enabling seamless Integrated Management System (IMS) implementation. It is built on risk-based thinking — identifying and controlling workplace hazards before incidents occur, not reacting after the fact.
With India recording over 48,000 workplace accidents annually (Labour Bureau) and workplace injuries costing Indian industry approximately ₹12,000 crore per year in lost productivity, compensation, and legal costs, ISO 45001 is not just a compliance exercise — it is a measurable business investment.
Move from reactive incident management to proactive hazard identification and systematic elimination — before workers are injured, not after.
ISO 45001 requires active worker involvement in hazard identification, risk assessment, and safety decision-making — a fundamental advance over OHSAS 18001.
Systematically identify and track all applicable OH&S legal obligations — Factories Act, Mines Act, BOCW Act, and state-specific labour regulations.
Set SMART OH&S objectives — injury rate reduction targets, near-miss reporting rates, training completion — and track them systematically.
ISO 45001 requires organisations to identify all types of workplace hazards — physical, chemical, ergonomic, biological, and psychosocial — not just the visible ones.
Falls from height, struck-by objects, machinery entanglement, noise, vibration, extreme temperatures, and ionising radiation.
Highest PriorityToxic, flammable, corrosive, and carcinogenic substances. Dust, fumes, gases, and chemical spills affecting worker health over time.
Regulatory FocusRepetitive motion injuries, awkward postures, manual handling, display screen fatigue, and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
Growing FocusExposure to bacteria, viruses, fungi, bloodborne pathogens, and animal-related hazards in healthcare, agriculture, and food sectors.
Sector-SpecificWork-related stress, burnout, workplace violence, harassment, and mental health risks. Formally addressed in ISO 45001:2018.
Modern AdditionElectrical shock, arc flash, stored energy release, lockout/tagout (LOTO) failures, and equipment energy hazards during maintenance activities.
Manufacturing FocusA safe workplace is a productive workplace. ISO 45001 delivers measurable safety improvements alongside tangible financial and commercial benefits.
Systematically meet obligations under the Factories Act 1948, Mines Act 1952, BOCW Act 1996, Chemical Accidents Rules 1996, and state labour laws — reducing the risk of prosecution, fines, and shutdown orders.
Certified organisations average a 60% reduction in recordable injury rates and 45% reduction in occupational illness within 3 years — protecting workers and reducing human suffering.
Workmen’s Compensation Insurance (WC) premiums fall 15–30% for certified organisations. Fewer incidents reduce ESIC contributions, legal fees, and compensation claims.
Central government, PSU vendor empanelment, and export orders to EU/UK/UAE increasingly require ISO 45001. Construction and infrastructure tenders routinely mandate it at pre-qualification.
Workers who feel safe perform better. Certified organisations report 35% higher worker engagement scores and 28% lower absenteeism — reducing recruitment and retraining costs significantly.
ISO 45001 provides systematic safety data for SEBI BRSR mandatory disclosures on worker health and safety, ESG investor questionnaires, and GRI 403 social standards reporting.
Documented OH&S system is the strongest defence against prosecution under Factories Act, Workmen’s Compensation Act, and criminal negligence claims.
Every ₹1 invested in workplace safety returns ₹2.20 in reduced costs — insurance, productivity, recruitment, and legal (ILO research).
74% of skilled workers prefer employers with documented safety credentials. ISO 45001 is a competitive advantage for attracting quality manufacturing talent.
Fatal workplace accidents cost Indian businesses an average ₹85 lakh in total — compensation, legal, reputational. Prevention is dramatically cheaper.
These ten principles distinguish ISO 45001 from OHSAS 18001 and define the philosophy of modern, proactive occupational health and safety management.
Top management must actively lead safety — not delegate it. Safety culture starts at the boardroom, not the safety officer’s desk alone.
Workers must be consulted and participate in hazard identification, risk assessment, and safety decision-making at every level of the organisation.
Identify and eliminate hazards before incidents occur — prevention and protection rather than reaction and compensation after harm is done.
Assess all OH&S risks and opportunities systematically. Prioritise controls based on significance and implement proportionate measures for each hazard.
Systematically identify, evaluate, and maintain compliance with all applicable OH&S legal requirements — documented and verifiable at all times.
Apply controls in order: Eliminate, Substitute, Engineer, Administrative, PPE. Never start with PPE as the primary control measure for a hazard.
Extend OH&S management to contractors, suppliers, and visitors on site — all workers, regardless of employment status, must be protected.
Investigate all incidents and near-misses to identify root causes — not just to comply with law, but to prevent recurrence permanently.
The OH&SMS must improve over time — reducing injury rates year on year through systematic learning from data, incidents, and audits.
Assess OH&S implications before any organisational, process, or equipment change — change is a leading cause of workplace accidents.
ISO 45001 mandates the Hierarchy of Controls when addressing hazards. Controls must be applied in this priority order — always attempting higher-level controls before resorting to PPE.
The standard follows the High-Level Structure (Clauses 4–10). Click each clause to explore what your OH&SMS must include.
Understand the internal and external context affecting OH&S performance. Identify workers and interested parties. Define the scope covering all sites, activities, and worker groups including contractors and visitors.
Top management must demonstrate visible OH&S leadership and establish a clear OH&S Policy. Workers must be consulted and allowed to participate in safety decision-making at all levels — a major strengthening over OHSAS 18001.
Identify all hazards and assess OH&S risks and opportunities across all activities. Identify all applicable legal obligations. Establish measurable OH&S objectives with action plans. Plan how to manage risks from planned changes.
Provide adequate resources for OH&S. Ensure workers are competent for the hazards they face. Conduct mandatory safety awareness training. Establish internal and external communication processes for all safety matters.
Implement controls using the hierarchy. Manage contractors and procurement with safety requirements. Establish, implement, and test emergency preparedness and response plans for all foreseeable emergency scenarios.
Monitor and measure OH&S performance against objectives. Evaluate compliance with all legal obligations. Conduct internal audits. Hold management reviews covering incident trends, performance data, and improvement opportunities.
Investigate all incidents, near-misses, and dangerous occurrences. Identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Continuously improve the OH&SMS to enhance safety performance year on year.
India has one of the world’s most extensive occupational safety regulatory frameworks. ISO 45001 provides the systematic structure to identify, track, and demonstrate compliance with all applicable laws.
Comprehensive OH&S requirements for factories with 10+ workers. Covers health, safety, welfare, working hours, and appointment of Safety Officers for factories above 1,000 workers. State factories rules also apply.
Safety requirements for coal, metal, oil, and other mine operations. DGMS (Directorate General of Mines Safety) oversight of all mining operations including safety committees and rescue preparedness.
Safety, health, and welfare of building and construction workers. Mandatory safety committees, PPE provision, medical facilities, and accident reporting for establishments employing 10+ construction workers.
MSIHC Rules 1989 and Chemical Accidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness, and Response) Rules 1996 for Major Accident Hazard (MAH) installations handling hazardous chemicals above threshold quantities.
Compensation liability for work-related injuries, occupational diseases, and deaths. ISO 45001 risk controls reduce incidents and therefore reduce employer liability for compensation claims.
SEBI mandates disclosure of worker health and safety data for top 1000 listed companies. ISO 45001 provides the systematic data collection framework for credible safety performance disclosures.
JDN Assessment Certifications’s safety-specialist auditors deliver ISO 45001 certification in 45–60 days. OH&SMS implementation typically requires 4–9 months of preparation.
Submit online application. Define OH&SMS scope, all sites, and worker populations. Pay fee.
Days 1–2Desk review of OH&S Policy, hazard register, risk assessment, legal register, and safe work procedures.
Days 3–10On-site readiness audit. Verify scope, hazard identification, legal compliance register, and OH&SMS adequacy.
Days 11–20Full on-site OH&SMS audit — all clauses, site walk, worker interviews, emergency response, incident records.
Days 21–38Independent OH&S specialist committee reviews audit findings and approves the certification decision.
Days 39–50ISO 45001:2018 certificate issued — digital + hard copy. Added to public certification registry.
Days 51–60All fees exclusive of GST (18%). MSME rate requires valid Udyam registration. IMS combined audits with ISO 9001 and/or ISO 14001 available at significant savings.
| Organisation Type | Employees | Application Fee | Audit Fee | Total (Approx.) | MSME Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Enterprise | 1–9 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹6,500 ✓ |
| Small Enterprise | 10–49 | ₹5,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹9,000 ✓ |
| Medium Enterprise | 50–249 | ₹6,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹11,500 ✓ |
| Large Organisation | 250–999 | ₹7,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹31,000 | N/A |
| Enterprise / Multi-Site | 1000+ | ₹10,000 | From ₹34,000 | ₹44,000+ | N/A |
| ISO 9001 + 14001 + 45001 IMS | Any | Full IMS triple cert — 35% discount on total | From ₹38,000 | MSME rates apply | |
* Surveillance audit (Years 1 & 2): 30% of initial fee. Recertification (every 3 years): 80% of initial fee. High-risk industries (mining, construction, chemicals) may require additional audit days. All prices + 18% GST.
Any organisation with workers exposed to occupational health and safety risks needs ISO 45001. It is practically mandatory for high-hazard industries and construction, and increasingly required across manufacturing supply chains.
“Before ISO 45001, we had 14 recordable injuries in 12 months. In the two years since certification, that number dropped to 2. The hazard identification process changed how our supervisors think about safety — not as a cost, but as their primary leadership responsibility.”
“Our Workmen’s Compensation Insurance premium dropped ₹12 lakh in the first renewal after certification. The insurer conducted their own review of our OH&SMS and gave us a preferred risk rate. The certification paid for itself in the first 8 months from insurance savings alone.”
“We were losing construction contracts because our competitors had ISO 45001 and we did not. After certification, we qualified for three major government tenders we had previously been screened out of. Revenue grew 40% in the year we certified.”
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