CHAPTER 3: LEADERSHIP
3.1 Leadership and commitment (ISO 45001:2018, Clause 5.1)
It is now well established that OH&S is the responsibility of all employees in an organisation. ISO 45001 categorically requires senior management to demonstrate commitment, support and leadership towards its OHSMS. It considers senior management’s support and commitment as critical to the success of the OHSMS and its intended outcomes. The Standard places specific responsibilities and requires specific actions from senior management, including:
•Senior management should take overall responsibility and accountability for OH&S for preventing work-related injuries and ill health, and for providing safe and healthy workplaces. In many countries there may also be legal ...
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