ISO 45001:2018 Certification
Occupational Health & Safety Management System
ISO 45001 certification is awarded following the successful completion of a structured, independent audit and inspection process that evaluates your Occupational Health and Safety Management System against international requirements.
Once certified, the validity of the certification depends on continued compliance, supported through periodic surveillance audits to ensure your system remains effective, consistent, and aligned with the standard.
What is ISO 45001?
In an environment shaped by evolving workplace risks and increasing employee safety expectations, occupational health and safety must go beyond basic compliance.
The ISO 45001 Certificate is the globally recognised benchmark for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, enabling organisations to systematically manage health and safety risks.
At TQV, we support organisations in achieving the ISO 45001 Certificate by implementing a practical, business-focused management system. Through certification, inspection, testing, and training, we help you manage workplace risks, reduce hazards, and enhance confidence among workers and stakeholders.
Why is ISO 45001 important?
With certifications issued to organisations in over 160 countries, ISO 45001 is the most widely adopted occupational health and safety management standard globally. As part of the ISO management system standards framework, which is built on core principles, ISO 45001 is the only standard against which organisations can achieve formal certification (although certification itself is voluntary).
Key business benefits include:
- Structured OH&S risk management:
ISO 45001 provides a clear and systematic framework to identify, assess, and control occupational health and safety risks, enabling organizations to manage hazards in a proactive and consistent manner. - Fewer incidents and safer workplaces:
By addressing risks at their source, the standard helps reduce workplace accidents, injuries, and illnesses, creating a safer environment for employees and contractors. - Strong commitment to worker wellbeing:
ISO 45001 demonstrates an organization’s responsibility toward protecting employee health and safety, and reinforcing trust among workers. - Compliance and operational resilience:
The standard supports compliance with applicable OH&S laws and regulations while strengthening the organization’s ability to respond effectively to disruptions and safety-related challenges. - Continuous improvement of safety performance:
By embedding health and safety into everyday operations, ISO 45001 encourages ongoing evaluation and improvement, helping organizations build a resilient and sustainable safety culture.
Our ISO 45001 Services
Training
Structured training programs to enhance understanding of ISO 45001 for different roles, experience levels, and organisational needs.
Gap Analysis
An optional pre-audit assessment where auditors review your system to identify gaps or potential non-conformities before the certification audit.
Audit & Certification
A two-stage independent audit evaluating your Information Occupational Health and Safety Management System. Accredited certification builds stakeholder confidence and supports growth.
Integrated Audits
For organisations with multiple certifications, we offer integrated audit programmes that align standards, improving efficiency and reducing audit time and costs.
ISO 45001 Certification Process with TQV
Application Review
Once TQV will review and accept your application for ISO 45001, the stage l audit dates will be set ( along with your team to review your documents.)
Stage 1 Audit
This audit is mainly for documentation review; where our auditors will assess and verify your OH&S documentation to ensure they are prepared effectively in accordance with the ISO (OH&S) standard requirements. If the documents under observation are in order, then we move to stage 2 Audit.
Stage 2 Audit
TQV auditors will visit your office premises and conduct the external audit to ensure that the documentation reviewed and verified in stage 1 Audit are actually being implemented effectively within your organisation.
Successfully Certification Issue
After successful completion of stage 2 Audit, TQV auditors will submit their findings and report to the Audit Manager who will verify the effectiveness and compliance to the OH&S standard and finally TQV will grant your organization the ISO 45001 certification.
Certification & Surveillance
Certification valid for three years, supported by periodic surveillance audits to ensure continued compliance and improvement.
Why Work with TQV?
Global recognition, local execution
We support organizations across more than 120 countries, with qualified auditors available wherever you operate. This ensures consistent certification quality, backed by responsive, location-specific support delivered both on-site and remotely.
Business-focused approach
ISO 45001 provides a solid foundation for managing occupational health and safety. At TQV, we look beyond checklists and assess it in the context of your real business challenges, helping you understand how safety systems support resilience, performance, and day-to-day operations.
Experienced professionals
At TQV, our auditors and trainers bring years of cross-industry experience and hands-on expertise. They provide insights at every step of certification and training, turning compliance requirements into practical, real-world improvements for your organization
Alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
SDG 3:
Good Health and Well-being – Protecting worker health, safety, and overall physical and mental wellbeing.
SDG 5:
Gender Equality – Supporting safe, inclusive workplaces that protect all workers without discrimination.
SDG 8:
Decent Work and Economic Growth – Promoting safe, healthy, and productive working environments.
SDG 9:
Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – Strengthening resilient operations through safe and sustainable workplace practices.
SDG 10:
Reduced Inequalities – Ensuring equal protection, safety, and fair treatment for all employees.
SDG 11:
Sustainable Cities and Communities – Contributing to safer workplaces that support resilient and sustainable communities.