Evidence for the effectiveness of occupational health and safety management systems: what do we really know?

Hosted jointly by International Standards Organisation (ISO) Technical Committee 283 and the Lloyd’s Register Foundation Global Safety Evidence Centre, the event presented findings from major studies undertaken by Harvard University, Italy’s Istituto nazionale per l'assicurazione contro gli infortuni sul lavoro (INAIL) and Accredia, and Denmark's National Research Centre for the Working Environment.

Building on existing work from the Global Safety Evidence Centre on the effectiveness of OHS interventions and leading indicators, the discussion explored whether implementation of an OHS management system based on a recognised standard leads to measurable improvements in workplace safety and health. We also looked at the factors that support effective implementation and considered how research evidence can inform the ongoing development of the ISO 45000 series.

By the end of the webinar, participants will:

• Understand the latest evidence on the effectiveness of OHS management systems, particularly ISO 45001.
• Gain insight into key mechanisms and organisational factors that influence outcomes.
• Consider how evidence can be integrated into standards development.
• Reflect on implications for future revisions within the ISO 45000 series.

This event will be of interest to anyone involved in improving OHS, including practitioners, ISO committee members, auditors and certification professionals, organisational management and leadership, compliance and risk teams, researchers, educators and training providers.