ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
What is ISO 45001?
ISO 45001 is an internationally recognized standard that defines the requirements for an Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) management system. Medral Global follows this comprehensive framework to effectively manage and minimize risks related to workplace health and safety. This helps improve OH&S performance across industries, including medical devices, in vitro diagnostics (IVD), and healthcare.
The standard guides Medral Global in establishing OH&S policies, setting clear objectives, and implementing robust safety measures. Important components include leadership involvement, employee participation, hazard identification, risk assessment, compliance with legal and regulatory requirements (such as those from CDSCO), emergency preparedness, incident investigation, and continuous improvement.
ISO 45001 uses the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) model to ensure systematic management of occupational health and safety risks. It applies to organizations of all sizes and is compatible with other ISO management system standards, including those tailored to the medical device and IVD sectors.
Why is ISO 45001 Important for Medral Global?
By adopting ISO 45001, Medral Global gains significant advantages in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, particularly in the highly regulated medical device, IVD, and healthcare industries. This standard supports reducing workplace accidents while demonstrating our commitment to employee safety and wellbeing.
Key Advantages for Medral Global
- Structured OH&S Risk Management: ISO 45001 offers Medral Global a globally accepted framework for identifying and controlling occupational health and safety risks, helping to reduce injuries and incidents in critical sectors like medical device manufacturing.
- Visible Commitment to Safety: Implementing this standard signals to Medral Global’s workforce and stakeholders a strong dedication to maintaining a safe workplace, fostering trust and boosting morale.
- Regulatory Compliance: The standard helps ensure Medral Global meets all applicable OH&S regulations, including those enforced by authorities such as CDSCO, which also helps mitigate legal risks and may lower insurance premiums.
- Enhanced Organizational Resilience: Through emergency planning and response protocols, Medral Global is better prepared to manage and recover from health and safety incidents, ensuring operational continuity.
- Ongoing Improvement: Using the PDCA approach, Medral Global continually enhances its OH&S management system, adapting to evolving safety requirements and industry challenges.
Benefits of ISO 45001 for Medral Global
- Effective OH&S Risk Control: Provides a systematic method for managing workplace safety risks, vital for precision-focused industries like medical devices and IVDs.
- Reduction in Workplace Accidents: Helps create a safer work environment by lowering the number of injuries and incidents, in line with stringent regulatory safety expectations.
- Demonstrated Care for Employees: Reflects Medral Global’s strong commitment to protecting worker health and wellbeing, fostering employee loyalty and engagement.
- Compliance with OH&S Laws: Assures full compliance with occupational health and safety legislation, minimizing the risk of penalties or legal issues.
- Improved Crisis Response: Strengthens Medral Global’s ability to handle safety-related emergencies, supporting uninterrupted business operations.
- Continuous Enhancement: Encourages ongoing development of safety practices, ensuring Medral Global remains a leader in workplace health and safety within regulated industries.
ISO 45001 is an essential standard for Medral Global, enabling us to better protect our workforce, systematically manage occupational health and safety risks, and comply fully with industry-specific regulations—especially crucial for our operations in medical devices, IVD, and healthcare sectors.