Improved protection of workers and stakeholders
Systematically identify hazards, assess risks and implement controls to reduce the likelihood and severity of work-related incidents and ill health.
ISO 45001
ISO 45001 Certification · Accredited Management System Certification Body
ISO 45001 Certification for Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
Accredited ISO 45001 certification for organizations that place the health and safety of workers and stakeholders at the center of their management system.
CERTIFICATO IWZ – FZCO is an independent certification body accredited by the Emirates International Accreditation Center (EIAC, CB-105) for the certification of occupational health and safety management systems according to ISO 45001, within the scope of its granted accreditation. Our audits provide a structured, evidence-based assessment of how your organization manages health and safety risks in the workplace.
Independent health & safety certification
Risk and hazard-based approach
Support for legal compliance and worker protection
Focus on participation and continuous improvement
Certification decisions are taken independently and are based solely on objective audit evidence and compliance with our rules and applicable accreditation requirements.
What is ISO 45001 Certification?
ISO 45001 is the international standard for occupational health and safety (OH&S) management systems. It defines how an organization creates safe and healthy workplaces by preventing work-related injury and ill health and by proactively improving OH&S performance.
An ISO 45001 certified OH&S management system provides a structured framework to identify and evaluate hazards, manage risks and opportunities, define roles and responsibilities and involve workers in the prevention and protection process.
Achieving ISO 45001 certification with CERTIFICATO IWZ – FZCO demonstrates that an independent, accredited certification body has assessed your OH&S management system and confirmed its conformity to the standard within a clearly defined scope.
Benefits of ISO 45001 Certification for Your Organization
ISO 45001 certification strengthens your health and safety culture, supports compliance and helps you protect your most important resource: people.
Stronger legal compliance
Enhance the identification, monitoring and implementation of legal and other OH&S requirements, reducing the risk of non-compliance and its consequences.
Engagement and participation of workers
Promote active participation of workers and their representatives in OH&S decisions, improving awareness, reporting and shared responsibility.
Reduced incidents and associated costs
Fewer accidents and incidents mean lower costs related to absence, claims, reputational impact and disruption of operations.
Integration with business strategy and other systems
Align OH&S objectives with corporate strategy and integrate ISO 45001 with other management systems such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
Credibility with clients and authorities
Demonstrate to clients, authorities and stakeholders that your OH&S management system is independently assessed and certified according to an international standard.
Who Can Benefit from ISO 45001 Certification?
ISO 45001 applies to organizations of all sizes and sectors that want to manage occupational health and safety risks in a systematic way. CERTIFICATO IWZ – FZCO offers ISO 45001 certification within the sectors covered by its EIAC accreditation.
- Manufacturing and heavy industry with significant physical hazards and complex operations.
- Construction and infrastructure projects with dynamic sites, contractors and high-risk activities.
- Logistics, warehousing and transport managing vehicle movements, lifting operations and manual handling.
- Services, offices and public sector seeking a structured approach to OH&S governance and risk prevention.
What We Assess in an ISO 45001 Audit
Our ISO 45001 audits evaluate how your OH&S management system is structured and applied, with a focus on risk prevention, worker participation and continual improvement.
- OH&S policy, leadership and organizational roles
- Participation and consultation mechanisms for workers
- Processes for hazard identification and OH&S risk assessment
- Management of legal and other OH&S requirements
- Operational controls, permits to work and contractor management
- Emergency preparedness and response arrangements
- Incident reporting, investigation and corrective actions
- Monitoring, measurement, internal audits and management review
Our ISO 45001 Certification Process
The ISO 45001 certification process follows a transparent and structured sequence of steps, fully aligned with international accreditation rules.
1
Information and proposal
You share key information about your activities, sites, workforce and OH&S risks. We prepare a formal ISO 45001 proposal, defining audit duration, audit team competence and the overall certification program.
2
Planning and Stage 1 audit
Once the proposal is accepted, we plan the audits and conduct Stage 1 to review your readiness, the OH&S management system documentation and the defined ISO 45001 scope.
3
Stage 2 certification audit
During Stage 2 we evaluate how the OH&S management system is applied in practice at the relevant sites, including hazard controls, worker participation and legal compliance evidence.
4
Findings and corrective actions
Audit findings, including any nonconformities, are presented and documented. Your organization identifies root causes, defines and implements corrective actions, and provides evidence of their effectiveness.
5
Certification decision
An independent decision-maker reviews the audit report and supporting evidence and decides whether to grant or maintain ISO 45001 certification for the defined scope.
6
Surveillance and renewal
Periodic surveillance audits and a renewal audit at the end of the certification cycle verify ongoing conformity and continual improvement of your OH&S management system.
The granting or maintenance of ISO 45001 certification is not automatic and is always subject to the successful outcome of audits and full compliance with our certification rules and applicable accreditation requirements.
Why Choose CERTIFICATO IWZ – FZCO for ISO 45001 Certification?
We combine accreditation, OH&S expertise and a rigorous but constructive audit approach, focused on the real safety of workers and the robustness of your management system.
Accredited OH&S certification
We operate as an EIAC-accredited management system certification body (CB-105) for ISO 45001 within our granted scopes, providing internationally recognized certificates for occupational health and safety.
Independent and impartial
We do not provide OH&S management consultancy for the systems we certify. Our impartiality policy and governance structure are designed to prevent and manage conflicts of interest.
Sector-specific OH&S competence
Auditors are selected and assigned according to the OH&S risks and technical competence required for your sector and accredited scope.
ISO 45001 Certification – Frequently Asked Questions
ISO 45001 certificates are typically issued for a three-year cycle, subject to successful surveillance audits and a renewal audit at the end of the cycle, in line with our rules and EIAC accreditation requirements.
Using an external consultant is not mandatory. Many organizations choose to develop and maintain their OH&S management system internally. As an independent certification body, we do not provide consultancy for systems we certify, in order to preserve impartiality.
Yes, it is possible to define an ISO 45001 scope that covers specific departments, sites or activities, provided that the scope is clearly stated on the certificate and is consistent with the standard and accreditation rules.
OH&S nonconformities are presented, documented and classified. Your organization must identify root causes, define and implement corrective actions, and provide evidence of their effectiveness. These actions are reviewed before certification is granted or maintained.
Certified organizations receive guidance on the correct use of our certification mark and references to EIAC accreditation. The use of marks and logos must always comply with our rules and the applicable accreditation requirements.
Ready to Start Your ISO 45001 Certification Journey?
Whether you are implementing a new OH&S management system or consolidating an existing one, our team can support you with a clear, accredited ISO 45001 certification process tailored to your organization and sector.