Risk assessment as design criteria for safety management systems: Is it still valid for ISO 45001?

Even today, a heavy human and economic toll is still exacted by unsafe and unhealthy working conditions. Governments, employers and workers now recognize the positive influence of introducing OH&S management systems at the organization level, on the Hazard Identifcation, Risk reduction on productivity. The burden of occupational injuries and diseases is signifcant, frst from a cultural point of view (since 70's the work related injuries rates have not signifcantly changed!). Furthermore, this situation both for employers and the wider economy, resulting in losses from early retirements, staff absence and rising insurance premiums. To face the problem, ISO has developed a new standard, ISO 45001:2018, Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems-Requirements that will help Organizations reduce this burden by providing a framework to improve employee safety, reduce workplace risks and create better, safer working conditions, while improving productivity all over the world.