AS NZS 45001:2018 pdf free.Occupational health and safety management systems- Requirements with guidance for use.
4 Context of the organization
4.1 Understanding the organization and its context
The organization shall determine external and internal issues that are relevant to its purpose and that affect its ability to achieve the intended outcome(s) of its OH&S management system.
4.2 Understanding the needs and expectations of workers and other interested parties The organization shall determine:
a) the other interested parties, in addition to workers, that are relevant to the OH&S management system;
b) the relevant needs and expectations (i.e. requirements) of workers and other interested parties;
c) which of these needs and expectations are, or could become, legal requirements and other requirements.
4.3 Determining the scope of the OH&S management system
The organization shall determine the boundaries and applicability of the OH&S management system to establish its scope.
When determining this scope, the organization shall:
a) consider the external and internal issues referred to in 4.1;
b) take into account the requirements referred to in 4.2;
c) take into account the planned or performed work-related activities.
The OH&S management system shall include the activities, products and services within the organization’s control or influence that can impact the organization’s OH&S performance.
The scope shall be available as documented information.
4.4 OH&S management system
The organization shall establish, implement, maintain and continually improve an OH&S management system, including the processes needed and their interactions, in accordance with the requirements of this document.
5 Leadership and worker participation
5.1 Leadership and commitment
Top management shall demonstrate leadership and commitment with respect to the OH&S management system by:
a) taking overall responsibility and accountability for the prevention of work-related injury and ill health, as well as the provision of safe and healthy workplaces and activities;
b) ensuring that the OH&S policy and related OH&S objectives are established and are compatible with the strategic direction of the organization;
c) ensuring the integration of the OH&S management system requirements into the organization’s business processes.AS NZS 45001 pdf download.