ISO 45001:2018 - Occupational Health & Safety Management System

ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety Certification for Oman and Saudi Arabia

ISO 45001:2018 is the global standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS), providing a framework for organizations in Oman and Saudi Arabia to manage workplace risks and ensure regulatory compliance with authorities like Oman's Ministry of Labour and Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development.

Purpose of OH&S Management:
To establish systematic processes that prevent work-related injuries and illnesses while meeting legal requirements under Oman Sultani Decree 35/2003 and Saudi Labor Law regulations.

Key Requirements for Omani and Saudi Workplaces:

  1. Hazard Identification: Recognize risks in Gulf-specific operations (desert construction, high-temperature work)
  2. Legal Compliance: Adhere to Oman's Occupational Safety Code and Saudi Vision 2030 worker protection targets
  3. Worker Participation: Implement consultation processes for diverse workforces
  4. Incident Management: Establish protocols for accident investigation and prevention

Critical Benefits for Organizations:
Regulatory Conformity: Meet inspection requirements from Oman's Ministry of Labour and Saudi Aramco safety standards
Workforce Protection: Reduce incident rates in high-risk Gulf industries
Operational Continuity: Minimize downtime from work stoppages or investigations
Legal Compliance: Prevent penalties under Oman's OSH Regulation 286/2008 and Saudi Cabinet Decision 194
Competitive Positioning: Qualify for tenders requiring certified safety management
Stakeholder Confidence: Demonstrate commitment to worker welfare across GCC operations

Implementation Priorities for Gulf Region:

  • Heat Stress Management: Critical for outdoor operations in Oman/KSA climates
  • Contractor Safety: Address multi-national workforce challenges
  • Industry-Specific Risks: Focus on construction fall protection and oil/gas process safety
  • Cultural Adaptation: Accommodate language and training needs

Sector Applications:

  • Construction: Site safety for Muscat high-rises and NEOM projects
  • Oil/Gas: Process safety management in Omani fields and Saudi refineries
  • Manufacturing: Machine guarding and chemical handling protocols
  • Logistics: Fleet safety for GCC transportation networks

ANS Certification Process:

  1. Risk Assessment: Identify Gulf-specific workplace hazards
  2. Certification Audit: Conducted by auditors with GCC industry experience
  3. Surveillance: Maintain compliance with evolving Gulf safety regulations

Regional Safety Challenges Addressed:

  • Oman: Construction safety in monsoon-affected Salalah
  • KSA: Worker protection in gigaproject environments
  • Shared: Heat stress management across Gulf operations