ISO 45004:2024, Occupational health and safety management – Guidelines on performance evaluation, offers clear, practical advice for organisations looking to improve how they monitor, measure, and evaluate their safety performance. It complements ISO 45001:2018, Occupational health and safety management systems – Requirements with guidance for use, by providing additional guidance to enhance workplace health and safety practices.
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Who is this standard for?

ISO 45004:2024 can be relevant to organisations of any size or type, regardless of whether they already have formal occupational health and safety (OHS) management systems in place. It could be especially useful for OHS professionals, safety managers, and organisational leaders responsible for maintaining workplace safety.
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What does ISO 45004:2024 cover?

ISO 45004:2024 takes a balanced approach to performance evaluation, combining proactive (leading) and traditional (lagging) indicators. It guides organisations through a comprehensive evaluation process that includes:

• Workplace inspections

• Audits

• Culture surveys

• Interview feedback

• Qualitative and quantitative indicators

This approach aims to help organisations identify and address weaknesses in their safety systems and practices before incidents or injuries occur.
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Why is ISO 45004:2024 important?

ISO 45004:2024 provides organisations with a comprehensive approach to evaluating occupational health and safety (OHS) performance. By incorporating both proactive and reactive evaluation methods, the standard helps organisations identify potential risks, address weaknesses, and create safer workplaces. This balanced approach supports continuous improvement and aligns with global best practices for OHS management.
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Key principles of ISO 45004:2024

The standard is built around four core principles:

• Balanced evaluation: Combines leading and lagging indicators for a complete view of OHS performance.

• Proactive management: Uses leading indicators to identify safety issues before incidents occur.

• Tailored processes: Encourages organisations to adapt performance evaluation to their unique needs.

• Continuous improvement: Offers guidance to help organisations achieve ongoing safety improvements.
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Benefits of implementing ISO 45004:2024

ISO 45004:2024 seeks to assist organisations:

• Improve the accuracy and reliability of OHS performance data

• Identify and address potential hazards before they lead to incidents

• Foster a culture of safety awareness and ongoing improvement

• Align with international best practices in workplace health and safety
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Part of the ISO 45000 series

ISO 45004:2024 belongs to the ISO 45000 series, a collection of standards offering a robust framework for managing occupational health and safety. Key standards in the series include:

• AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018, Occupational health and safety management systems – Requirements with guidance for use: Provides a framework for managing risks and improving OHS performance through a structured management system.

• ISO 45002:2023, Occupational health and safety management systems – General guidelines for the implementation of ISO 45001: Offers practical guidance for implementing OHS management systems based on ISO 45001.

• AS/NZS ISO 45003:2021, Occupational health and safety management – Psychological health and safety at work – Guidelines for managing psychosocial risks: Focuses on managing psychosocial risks within an OHS management system.

• ISO/PAS 45005:2020, Occupational health and safety management – General guidelines for safe working during the COVID-19 pandemic: Offers guidance for managing OHS risks arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A step forward for workplace safety

ISO 45004:2024 aims to support organisations in creating safer, healthier work environments through balanced and effective performance evaluation. By integrating this standard into their safety practices, organisations can take a proactive approach to identifying risks and improving outcomes.
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