ISO 45001, finalized in 2018, replaces a previous standard, OHSAS 18001, which was developed by auditors as a health and safety complement to quality and environmental standards (ISO 9001 and ISO 14001). ISO 45001 is a conformance standard, intended for use with third-party certification. It is gaining traction, particularly among companies that live in the conformance environment, such as those that are part of supply chains. Third-party certification provides a degree of assurance to customers who want to be sure they are doing business with reputable companies.
What are the major differences between OHSAS 18001 and ISO 45001?