ISO 45001 Procedures & Work Instructions

What Are OH&S Procedures?

OH&S procedures are documented methods that describe how your organisation carries out specific health and safety activities. They translate the requirements of ISO 45001 into step-by-step instructions that workers and managers can follow consistently. Well-written procedures reduce ambiguity, improve safety performance, and provide auditors with clear evidence of a functioning management system.

Procedures Included

• Hazard identification and risk assessment procedure
• Hierarchy of controls application procedure
• Legal and other requirements identification and evaluation
• OH&S objectives setting and monitoring procedure
• Worker consultation and participation procedure
• Competence, training, and awareness procedure
• Operational control procedure for high-risk activities
• Management of change procedure
• Contractor and procurement OH&S management
• Emergency preparedness and response procedure
• Incident investigation and reporting procedure
• Nonconformity and corrective action procedure
• Internal audit procedure
• Management review procedure
• Document and record control procedure

How Each Procedure is Structured

Every procedure follows a consistent format that includes the purpose and scope, references to relevant ISO 45001 clauses, defined roles and responsibilities, step-by-step process description, required records and forms, and related documented information. This standardised structure makes procedures easy to follow, audit, and maintain over time.

Who Needs These Procedures?

Any organisation implementing or maintaining an ISO 45001 OH&S management system benefits from well-documented procedures. They are particularly valuable for organisations preparing for initial certification, those transitioning from OHSAS 18001, and companies looking to strengthen existing safety management processes.