The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the lives of many people. Such changes have affected not only a person's daily life, but also his work. Having gone through a number of strict quarantine restrictions, it became clear that the global economy is on the verge of a deep crisis. Many businesses have begun to adapt, find new opportunities. But not everyone can organize remote work for their employees, so there is a need to improve the safety of working conditions in the conditions of the pandemic. The document that describes the recommendations for such conditions is the international standard ISO / PAS 45005: 2020 "Occupational health and safety management - General guidance on safe work during the COVID-19 pandemic", which was developed by the international ISO committee. This standard provides practical recommendations for managing any risks that arise in the conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Who needs it?
Any organization can apply the guidelines described in ISO / PAS 45005: 2020. But this standard is most relevant for organizations whose employees have direct contact with customers. First of all, these are: shops, cafes, restaurants, entertainment centers, hotels, banks, educational institutions, state-owned enterprises that serve the population. That is, enterprises for which it is important to take care not only of their employees, but also of their customers.
How to apply the standard.
To apply it, you need to: familiarize yourself with the standard, assess the risks applicable to the organization, and implement procedures to manage these risks. Everything must be documented in the form of orders, regulations, logs, manuals and instructions.
Enterprises that have already implemented the ISO 45001 or ISO 9001 standard will find it easier to cope with the task of implementing ISO / PAS 45005: 2020. Because in this case, you will only have to supplement the existing system and documentation.
Informing the public.
At the moment, the ISO / PAS 45005: 2020 standard is not mandatory, therefore, the supervisory authorities do not verify this standard.
But it will certainly be useful for your customers to know that you are applying all the necessary measures, and it is safe to cooperate with you! Proof that you are applying all the recommendations of the standard can be a certificate.
The certificate is issued after the company has been verified for compliance with all the requirements of the standard.
The certificate we issue allows you to create a reputation as a reliable, and what is important now - a safe business!
We offer:
- Initial audit
- Development and implementation of the ISO/PAS 45005:2020 system
- ISO/PAS 45005 certificate. We issue a certificate based on the goals you have.