Understand the changes, expand your Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) framework, and build resilience.
What is ISO 45001:2027?
Scheduled as the next revision of ISO 45001, this update is expected in 2027. It will expand OHS requirements to include mental wellbeing, inclusivity, and climate emergency readiness—reflecting the evolving nature of workplace safety.
Transition Timeline (Estimated):
Current Standard
ISO 45001:2018
Draft Stage
Committee Draft (ISO/CD 45001)
New Standard Expected
March 2027
Transition Deadline
TBD
Expected Updates*
- Wellbeing & Mental Health: Recognizes psychosocial hazards as core to OHS.
- Inclusivity & Diversity: Ensures safety measures support equity and diverse needs.
- Climate Emergency Readiness: Adds resilience planning for climate-related disruptions.
- Harmonized Structure and Terminology: Aligns with Annex SL revisions across ISO standards to simplify integration.
*based on early indicators and alignment with EMS/QMS updates
Suggested Actions Now:
- Monitor ISO committee updates and industry signals (e.g., risk-evolving insights).
- Maintain strong OHS performance now to ease future transition.
- Begin stakeholder and leadership engagement about emerging wellbeing and resilience trends.
Why ISO 45001:2027 Matters
Although the standards is under revision, the current draft broadens the standard to more proactively ensuring wellbeing, diversity, and preparedness—creating safer, more inclusive, and resilient workplaces.
How Intertek Can Support Your Transition
Intertek provides end-to-end solutions to help you prepare for and transition to ISO 45001:2027:
- Early-risk reviews and impact analysis
- Consultations on wellbeing, inclusivity, and resilience frameworks
- Training and strategy development for future-proofing OHS systems
- Integrated certification and organizational alignment (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IMS)
With more than 140 years of assurance expertise, Intertek partners with organisations worldwide to ensure their management systems deliver measurable value and sustained business advantage.
