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Safety Management (OH&S)

Worker safety is
a company's competitiveness

The definitive answer to the Serious Accidents Punishment Act.
A safe workplace builds a healthy company.

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Standard Overview

ISO 45001 is the international standard for proactively preventing and managing occupational health and safety risks inside and outside an organization. It places the protection of workers' lives and safety as its highest value, thereby pursuing both the company's sustainable growth and legal risk management at the same time.

Why do you need it?

With the enforcement of the Serious Accidents Punishment Act and similar measures, corporate responsibility for safety is heavier than ever. ISO 45001 is the most powerful means of declaring top management's commitment to occupational health and safety, internally and externally, and of demonstrating substantive accident-prevention activities through a systematic framework.

Key Features

Risk Assessment

Identifies hazards and risk factors in the workplace and establishes improvement measures.

Legal Requirements

Checks compliance with laws such as the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the Serious Accidents Punishment Act.

Worker Participation

Ensures consultation with and participation of workers in safety activities.

Performance Monitoring

Quantitatively measures occupational health and safety performance, such as accident rates and near-misses.

Certification Process

1

Risk Assessment

Identify and evaluate process-specific hazards

2

System Development

Establish OH&S manuals and procedures

3

Legal Review

Detailed diagnosis of compliance with relevant laws

4

Certification Audit

Focused audit of on-site safety management

5

Certificate Issuance

Official certification of the OH&S management system

Expected Benefits

Safety

Fewer Accidents

Prevent industrial accidents and reduce the direct and indirect losses they cause

Legal

Legal Protection

Secure evidence of fulfilling legal obligations under the Serious Accidents Punishment Act and similar laws

Productivity

Higher Productivity

Boost worker morale and productivity by creating a safe working environment

Credit

Improved Creditworthiness

Earn occupational health and safety bonus points in financial-institution evaluations and public tenders

Frequently Asked Questions

Does ISO 45001 actually help with compliance under the Serious Accidents Punishment Act?
ISO 45001 is the most authoritative way to satisfy the 'establishment and implementation of an occupational health and safety management system' required by the Serious Accidents Punishment Act. It includes all the core elements the law requires — management leadership, risk assessment, worker participation, and more — and serves as evidence that 'due diligence was exercised' should an accident occur.
What is the difference between ISO 45001 and KOSHA-MS?
KOSHA-MS is a domestic certification operated by the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency, while ISO 45001 is an international standard from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The requirements of the two certifications are more than about 80% similar, but ISO 45001 is more advantageous for companies with overseas operations or those that need to participate in global supply chains.
How is a risk assessment carried out?
A risk assessment proceeds in five stages: ① identify hazards and risk factors → ② estimate risk (frequency × severity) → ③ determine risk → ④ establish risk-reduction measures → ⑤ record and review. Just Verify's auditors support process-specific, tailored risk assessments through on-site workplace surveys.
Do service companies — beyond construction and manufacturing — need ISO 45001?
Yes, employee health and safety matters in the service sector as well. We manage hazards specific to service businesses, such as ergonomic risks in the office environment, accidents during business travel, and fire and electrical safety. The credibility benefit of certification is especially significant in industries with frequent customer or visitor contact.
Can ISO 45001 be applied to small workplaces with fewer than 50 employees?
Absolutely. ISO 45001 applies to all organizations regardless of size. Even though workplaces with fewer than 50 employees are subject to a grace period under the Serious Accidents Punishment Act, building a voluntary safety system lets them prevent industrial accidents and proactively manage the employer's legal risk.

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