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ISO 45001
Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
Protect your team. Prove you are compliant.
Your Team’s Well-Being Is Non-Negotiable
ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems is the world’s leading standard for workplace health and safety. It provides a robust framework to manage risks proactively, prevent injuries and illnesses, and build a safer working environment. With an ISO 45001 certification, you can build a resilient safety culture and demonstrate your commitment to a healthy workplace.
Do you run a landscaping, electrical, construction, or any trade business? This certification is your assurance that you don’t just meet legal obligations—you also operate with a best-practice system that protects your people, your projects, and your reputation. Let our ISO consulting services help your company get certified.
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The Benefits of ISO 45001 Certification in Construction
Attaining certification to ISO 45001 is a strategic move that delivers significant returns beyond simply meeting compliance. It transforms your approach to safety, leading to tangible benefits for your business.
Supports compliance with Australian WHS legislation
A much-needed document for certification, your Safety Management System (SMS) will provide a clear, systematic approach to meeting other legal requirements.
Helps reduce injuries, claims, and downtime
Getting certified means you have a proactive approach to identifying hazards and implementing controls, which directly reduces the risk of incidents and associated costs.
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Required for most government, council, and Tier 1 jobs
An ISO 45001 certification in Australia is a key differentiator that is often a prerequisite for pre-qualification, opening doors to new, higher-value projects.
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Builds a stronger safety culture across your workforce
When you involve your team in the safety process, you can successfully foster a sense of ownership and accountability throughout the organisation.
Improves the quality of site inductions and toolbox talks
Especially when made through the support of ISO 45001 framework experts like us, an SMS offers tools to ensure safety communication is consistent, clear, and effective.
Is ISO 45001 Right for Your Business?
Absolutely. While it is not a legal requirement, ISO 45001 is an essential tool for any construction or trade business that takes safety seriously and wants to grow. It provides the structure to turn your safety commitment into a clear, verifiable system. Whether you have five staff or 100, a tailored SMS helps you reduce risk, enhance your reputation, and gain a competitive edge when tendering for projects.
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What Does a Safety Management System (SMS) Include?
A robust Safety Management System is a clear, organised framework for managing all aspects of health and safety. To get you certified, our systems may include:
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Risk Profile and Hazard Register: A comprehensive list of potential hazards and the controls in place to manage them.
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Ready-to-Use Forms: Incident reports, risk assessments, site safety checklists and SWMS (Safe Work Method Statements).
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Clear Policies & Procedures: Documented guidelines for all safety-critical activities, from site inductions to emergency response.
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Training & Competency Records: A system to track and manage all employee training, licenses, and competencies.
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Incident Investigation Process: A systematic way to report, investigate, and implement corrective actions for any incidents.
How We Help
At Keuer Solutions, we make the path to a certified SMS straightforward and manageable.
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Tailored System Build: We create a Safety Management System from the ground up based on the specific risks and operations of your business.
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Tools and Templates: We provide all the forms and templates your team needs to manage safety on-site, including SWMS, risk assessments & checklists.
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Hazard Identification and Controls: We guide you through the process of identifying hazards and implementing effective controls to minimise risk.
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Full Certification Support: We prepare you for the ISO 45001 audit through pre-audit checks and on-site support; we’ll ensure you are ready & confident.
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Ongoing System Maintenance: We provide continued support to help you keep your system current, compliant, and always ready for audits.
Frequently Asked Questions
ISO 45001:2018, the International Standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, gives small businesses a structured way to manage safety. It helps identify and control risks, reduce incidents, and demonstrate a clear commitment to worker health and safety. Certification also strengthens your professional reputation and can open new client and project opportunities.
No. ISO 45001:2018, the International Standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, is not legally required in Australia. However, compliance with Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation is mandatory. ISO 45001 provides a structured, auditable framework to help your business meet those legal duties in a consistent and systematic way.
Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation sets the minimum legal requirements for businesses in Australia. ISO 45001:2018, the International Standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, provides a structured framework to help you meet those requirements in a consistent and auditable way. It also supports a proactive safety culture that goes beyond compliance.
It depends on how the system is set up. Poorly designed systems can add red tape, but ISO 45001:2018 is built to streamline safety management. A well-implemented system replaces scattered documents with one clear framework, making safety easier to manage and keeping compliance simple.
Many government, council, and Tier 1 projects use ISO 45001:2018 certification as a pre-qualification requirement or give preference to certified contractors. Certification shows tender assessors that your business has a structured, internationally recognised safety management system in place, giving you a stronger position in the process.
It depends on your business. Many small to medium companies can manage the system within their existing team, with the right training and support. For larger or higher-risk operations, appointing a Safety Manager or coordinator may be worthwhile. Our goal is to design the system so it fits your structure and doesn’t create unnecessary roles.
Certification requires annual surveillance audits and a full recertification every three years. To stay compliant, your business needs to keep records up to date, review risks, and show evidence of ongoing improvement. The level of work depends on your operations — some businesses only need small updates, others need more regular attention. We provide support and training to help you stay audit-ready without adding unnecessary admin.
