2017 The ISO 45001 standard, which is expected to be published in December, does not actually target businesses operating in a particular sector. It is not important whether the business is in the public or private sector. It is also not related to the number of employees or the production capacity of the enterprise. Briefly, any sector and any size enterprise that has risks in occupational health and safety odor during their activities and who wish to control these hazards and risks can establish ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System within its structure and may obtain ISO 45001 certificate if it meets the requirements of this standard.

Businesses that implement and manage this standard have taken the necessary measures in time to prevent occupational diseases and occupational diseases which are dangerous to the health of the employees and the assets of the enterprise, or at least minimizes the possibility of these risks. However, it is not enough for enterprises to establish and obtain the 45001 standard. At the same time, it is necessary to implement the system, keep it under supervision, make the necessary improvements in time and ensure its continuity. Since the Quality Management System is at the core, the known plan, implement, control and precaution cycle (PDCA cycle) also applies to this system.

In addition, ISO 45001 certified companies must act in accordance with their declared occupational health and safety policy and provide assurance to third parties. The validity period of the certificate is three years and it is necessary to prove that the system is maintained by interim audits every year.

All businesses that meet these requirements and work towards this goal can obtain ISO 45001 certification. This document can be obtained by businesses that perform multi-risk activities and produce, as well as businesses that produce less risky activities and produce services. Because what matters here is not the subject of activity or the level of risk. It is important to prevent occupational accidents and diseases and to protect employees from these hazards.

The ISO 45001 certificate also contributes to these businesses in terms of working more efficiently and increasing their competitiveness in the market.