Occupational safety is a critical priority for industrial units in India. ISO 45001:2018 is the international standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OH&S). It replaces OHSAS 18001 and provides a structured framework to prevent workplace injuries, fatal accidents, and occupational health hazards.
Key Benefits of ISO 45001 for Factories
Implementing ISO 45001 strengthens factory operations and compliance:
- **Fewer Workplace Accidents**: Proactively identifies machinery hazards, electrical risks, and physical danger points.
- **Compliance with Indian Factory Rules**: Meets requirements under the Factories Act, 1948 and state safety regulations.
- **Lower Insurance Premiums**: Insurance providers offer better rates to ISO 45001 certified plants.
- **Global Buyer Trust**: Essential for passing buyer audits by international brand clients.
Mandatory Safety Documentation (HIRAC)
The foundation of ISO 45001 is Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRAC). Our safety experts help you draft:
- **HIRAC Register**: Documenting every machine, workstation, and chemical process with risk severity scores.
- **Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)**: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, machine guarding guidelines, and PPE protocols.
- **Safety Committee Minutes**: Records of monthly worker-management safety review meetings.
- **Incident Investigation Logs**: Structured root-cause analysis for any near-miss or minor injury.
Audit Preparation & Certification
During the audit, safety auditors inspect machinery safety guards, chemical storage facilities, fire protection systems, emergency exits, and worker PPE compliance. We provide full handholding to ensure your unit passes the certification audit smoothly.