ISO/PAS 45005 Certification – Safe Working During the COVID-19 Pandemic

ISO/PAS 45005 is the international standard for managing risks arising from COVID-19. Its goal is to ensure that organizations protect work-related health, safety and well-being during the pandemic.

While many national governments and industry associations have developed guidelines for reducing the risk of COVID-19 transmission, ISO/PAS 45005 brings together international best practices for occupational health and safety (OH&S) and infection control to protect against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It applies to any organization, whether they have been operating throughout the pandemic, are resuming or planning to resume operations, or are starting operations for the first time.

The standard covers several aspects, including:

Emergency preparedness and response protocols
Steps to minimize COVID-19 transmission
Reporting procedures

Achieving ISO/PAS 45005 certification will enable you to:

Demonstrate your commitment to protecting your workplace from COVID-19
Comply with OH&S and infection control best practices, based on the combined knowledge of experts around the world
Minimize the risk of workplace infection from other communicable diseases, such as colds and flu
Ensure business continuity
Build confidence in your organization
Support several UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

ISO/PAS 45005 contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals 3, 8, 9, 10 and 11.

How can SGS help?

We can support you as you navigate the road to ISO/PAS 45005 certification. An audit from SGS, with benchmarking and gap analysis, will show you how close you are to compliance and what changes must be made before your organization can become certified.

We are a world leader in auditing services, with a global network of auditors known for their thorough and detailed approach.