ISO 45001 has been called a game-changer for the OSH profession. It’s expected that when the standard is published—likely sometime in early 2017—it will have a big effect on occupational safety and health practices.
On Monday, June 27, several leaders of the U.S. Technical Advisory Group to ANSI for the standard shared the latest updates on its development. Currently, 74 countries, including observing countries, are participating in the development of ISO 45001. Speakers included Vic Toy, CSP, CIH, chair of the U.S. TAG, Kathy Seabrook, CSP, CFIOSH, EuroOSHM, TAG vice chair, Jim Howe, CSP, and Todd Hohn, CSP; all have played a key role in helping ensure that the U.S. position is fully considered as the ISO moves closer to being finalized.