ISO 45001 includes several important definitions that are essential for understanding the standard and its requirements. Some of the key definitions in ISO 45001 are:
1. Hazard: a source, situation, or act with a potential for harm in terms of injury or ill health, damage to property, damage to the environment, or a combination of these.
2. Risk: the combination of the likelihood of an occurrence of a hazardous event or exposure and the severity of injury or ill health that can be caused by the event or exposure.
3. Worker: any person working for an organization, including employees, contractors, subcontractors, volunteers, and agency workers.
4. Consultation: the process of seeking and obtaining input and advice from workers and other relevant parties to make informed decisions.
5. Participation: the process of involving workers in the development, implementation, and review of the occupational health and safety management system.
6. Documented information: information that is required to be controlled and maintained by the organization and the medium on which it is contained.
7. Interested party: a person or organization that can affect, be affected by, or perceive itself to be affected by a decision or activity related to occupational health and safety management.
8. Continual improvement: recurring activities to enhance occupational health and safety performance.
These definitions provide a common understanding of key concepts and terms used in ISO 45001 and help ensure consistency in the interpretation and application of the standard. By clearly defining these terms, the standard promotes effective communication and collaboration among all parties involved in the occupational health and safety management system.
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