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Occupational Health and Safety Management System Certification
ISO 45001:2018 Certification in the UAE
Accredited ISO 45001 certification that demonstrates your commitment to preventing work-related injury and ill health and to providing safe and healthy workplaces.
- Accredited by EGAC
- Quotation within one business day
- Audits in Arabic or English
Member of Dubai SME
- Certificate validity, with annual surveillance audits
- 3 years
- Initial certification audit: Stage 1 and Stage 2
- 2 stages
- Accreditation body, signatory to the IAF MLA
- EGAC
- From single-site businesses to multi-site groups
- Any size
ISO/IEC17021-1Management systemsAccredited
Accreditation
Accredited by EGAC, the Egyptian Accreditation Council
Management System Certification · ISO/IEC 17021-1
ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 22000, ISO 50001 and ISO 21001, audited in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 and the applicable sector rules: ISO/IEC 17021-2, ISO/IEC 17021-3, ISO/IEC 17021-10, ISO 22003-1, ISO 50003 and ISO/IEC 27006-1.
Accreditation details
Schedule number to be added
Overview
What is ISO 45001:2018?
ISO 45001 specifies the requirements for an occupational health and safety management system. It enables organisations to eliminate hazards, reduce occupational health and safety risks, meet legal requirements and continually improve their performance.
The standard places particular emphasis on leadership, the consultation and participation of workers, hazard identification and the control of contractors and outsourced processes. Certification confirms that the system conforms to ISO 45001 and is effective at operational sites.
Accredited certification is independent evidence that your management system conforms to the standard and is effective in practice.
Benefits
The value of ISO 45001 certification
The outcomes organisations most commonly seek from certification.
- PreventionReduce incidents and lost timeSystematic hazard identification and control reduces injuries, ill health and their associated costs.
- Market accessPrequalify for major contractsContractors in construction, energy, utilities and facilities management are routinely required to hold ISO 45001.
- CultureEngage your workforceWorker consultation and participation strengthen the safety culture at every level.
- AssuranceDemonstrate due diligenceAn audited system provides evidence of due diligence to clients, insurers and authorities.
Applicability
Who ISO 45001 is for
The standard applies to organisations of any size and sector. Certification is particularly valuable if you:
- Operate construction sites, plants or facilities
- Provide contractors or manpower to oil, gas or utilities
- Manage large or high-risk workforces
- Plan to integrate with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
Readiness self-assessment
How ready are you for ISO 45001?
Answer six questions to assess your readiness for the certification audit.
- The scope and policy of our OHSMS are defined and communicated
- Risks, opportunities and applicable requirements are identified
- Objectives are set, measured and reviewed
- The documented information required by the standard is maintained
- A complete internal audit has been carried out
- Top management has conducted a management review
Questions left:
Ready for the certification audit
Your system covers the elements auditors examine first. The next step is to request a quotation and schedule the Stage 1 audit.
Request a QuotationApproaching readiness
You have a sound basis. Complete the open points and build records of operation, then request a quotation and a proposed timeline.
Request a Quotation and TimelineEarly stage
Your system is at an early stage. An advisor can explain the certification process and a realistic timeline.
Speak to an AdvisorRequirements
What the standard requires
The requirements are set out in clauses 4 to 10, following the Plan, Do, Check, Act cycle. Auditors will expect to see the following documented information.
Key documented information
- Occupational health and safety policy
- Hazard identification and assessment of risks and opportunities
- Legal requirements and other requirements
- Objectives and plans to achieve them
- Records of worker consultation and participation
- Incident investigation and corrective actions
- Emergency preparedness and response
Process
The path to ISO 45001 certification
Each stage is planned and confirmed with you in advance.
- Step 01
Application and quotation
You provide details of your scope, personnel and sites. We determine the audit time and issue a fixed quotation and certification agreement.
You: complete a short application. We: respond within one business day.
- Step 02
Stage 1 audit
The audit team reviews your documented information, site conditions and readiness, and confirms the plan for Stage 2.
You: provide your documentation. We: report any areas of concern.
- Step 03
Stage 2 audit
The audit team evaluates on site how effectively the management system is implemented.
You: host the audit. We: present findings at the closing meeting.
- Step 04
Certification decision
A competent reviewer, independent of the audit team, reviews the audit and makes the certification decision.
You: address any nonconformities. We: issue your certificate.
- Year 1Initial certification audit and certificate issued
- Years 2 and 3Annual surveillance audits maintain certification
- End of year 3Recertification audit renews the certificate for a new cycle
Cost
What does ISO 45001 certification cost?
The fee is determined mainly by audit time, which is calculated in accordance with IAF MD 5 from the number of personnel, the number of sites and the complexity of your activities. This approach keeps fees consistent and comparable.
- Number of personnelThe principal factor in determining audit days.
- Number of sitesAdditional sites may require sampling or separate visits.
- Scope and complexityDesign, high-risk or regulated activities increase audit time.
- Integrated systemsAn integrated audit of several standards can reduce total audit time.
Fixed quotation
The full cost of the cycle, confirmed before you commit
Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits. Issue of the certificate. Two annual surveillance audits. No undisclosed charges.
Request a Fixed QuotationIntegration
Combine standards in one audit programme
ISO 45001 follows the harmonised structure of ISO management system standards, so it can be audited together with other standards.
- ISO 9001:2015Quality Management SystemAccredited ISO 9001 certification that demonstrates to clients, tender committees and regulators that your organisation consistently meets customer and regulatory requirements.Learn more
- ISO 14001:2015Environmental Management SystemAccredited ISO 14001 certification that demonstrates to clients, regulators and investors that you manage your environmental aspects, compliance obligations and performance through an audited system.Learn more
- IntegratedIntegrated management systemCertify ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, or any combination of our accredited standards, through one audit team, one audit programme and one aligned certification cycle.Learn more
Already certified?
Transfer your ISO 45001 certificate to GQCL
A valid accredited certificate held with another certification body can be transferred to GQCL after a pre-transfer review, in accordance with IAF MD 2, without restarting your certification cycle.
How Transfers Work
FAQ
Questions about ISO 45001
We already comply with local safety regulations. Why ISO 45001?
Regulations set minimum requirements. ISO 45001 provides a management system to identify hazards, control risks, involve workers and improve performance over time, and accredited certification is recognised by clients and principal contractors internationally.
Do auditors visit our operational sites?
Yes. Occupational health and safety audits include visits to operational sites to observe working practices and the effectiveness of controls. For multi-site organisations and temporary sites, sampling follows IAF MD 1 and the risk of the activities.
How are workers involved in the audit?
Auditors interview workers and their representatives, as well as managers, to confirm that consultation and participation take place as the standard requires.
We were certified to OHSAS 18001. Is that certificate still valid?
No. OHSAS 18001 was withdrawn, and the migration period to ISO 45001 ended in 2021. Organisations must now be certified to ISO 45001:2018, and we can assess your existing system against it.
Are contractors and subcontractors within the scope?
Your system must control the risks arising from contractors and outsourced processes within your scope. The auditor will review how contractors are selected, inducted and monitored.
How long does the certification process take?
Once your management system is implemented and has operated long enough to produce records, including a complete internal audit and a management review, the certification process normally takes six to ten weeks from application to certificate. Your quotation sets out the proposed timeline.
How long is the certificate valid?
Three years from the certification decision, subject to satisfactory annual surveillance audits. A recertification audit before expiry renews the certificate for a further three years.
Can GQCL help us implement the standard?
No. As an accredited certification body, GQCL does not provide consultancy on the management systems it certifies, as ISO/IEC 17021-1 requires. We explain the requirements and the certification process clearly, and the Stage 1 audit identifies any areas of concern before Stage 2.
Can the audit be conducted in Arabic?
Yes. Audits, meetings and audit communication can be conducted in Arabic or English, according to your preference.
Get started
Begin your ISO 45001 certification
Tell us about your organisation and receive a fixed quotation within one business day, without obligation.
- Fixed quotation for the full cycle
- Independent and impartial
- Arabic or English
Thank you. Your request has been received.
A certification advisor will contact you within one business day.