How long does ISO 45001 certification take?

For a small or medium organisation, three to six months from start to certification is a common range, depending on how much is already documented and how quickly the certification body can schedule audits. We confirm a timeline after the gap analysis.

How much does ISO 45001 cost?

There are two parts: consultancy support, which depends on your size, scope and starting position, and the certification body's audit fees, which you pay to them directly. We give a clear estimate after the gap analysis.

Do I need a consultant, or can I do it myself?

You can do it yourself, and many organisations do. A consultant shortens the route, helps you avoid over-documenting and prepares you for the audit.

Can ISO 45001 be combined with other standards?

Yes. ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 27001 share a common high-level structure, so they can be run as one integrated management system.

ISO 45001 Consultant Greater Manchester & UK

What ISO 45001 is

ISO 45001 is the international standard for occupational health and safety management systems. It replaced OHSAS 18001 and places strong emphasis on leadership accountability, worker participation, and managing risk at the point it arises.

It is designed to sit alongside your existing health and safety arrangements and legal duties, giving them a coherent structure and a cycle of review and improvement.

Why organisations certify

Commonly required for principal-contractor and public sector work
Supports and evidences compliance with UK health and safety law
Reduces incidents, lost time, and associated cost
Demonstrates a genuine safety culture to clients and insurers

How we support you

Hazard identification and risk assessment

We review how hazards are identified and assessed across your activities, and strengthen the risk assessment process so it reflects the work as actually done.

Legal register and compliance

We compile your health and safety legal register and put a process in place for evaluating compliance against it.

Worker consultation and participation

ISO 45001 expects meaningful worker involvement. We help you set up consultation arrangements that satisfy the standard and genuinely surface issues.

Incident management and audit

We establish incident reporting, investigation and corrective action processes, then support internal audits and management review ahead of certification.

What you get

Safer workplaces with risk controlled at source
Lower accident and incident rates
A stronger, more visible safety culture
Evidence of legal compliance for clients and insurers

ISO 45001 Health & Safety