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Choosing the right ISO 45001<\/a> consultants for your business can be a difficult and, frankly, arduous process. What you\u2019re aiming for is to choose a professional and experienced consultant who will guide you effortlessly from explaining the process and requirements of ISO 45001<\/a> right through to certification. But how to decide?<\/p>\n

The key to any reliable decision is information and education. You need to ask the right questions and provide the right information to assess which consultant is the best fit and ascertain why they have the experience to deliver you success. So, we\u2019ve done some of the hard work for you and listed the 16 most useful questions to ask any prospective ISO 45001<\/a> consultants.<\/p>\n

1. What is your experience in delivering ISO 45001 and\/or health and safety standards?<\/h2>\n

Although ISO 45001<\/a> was only published in March 2018, your ISO consultant should be able to demonstrate experience working with BS OHSAS 18001 or a similar occupational health and safety standard. The more experience your ISO consultant has in delivering successful certifications, the safer your investment will be.<\/p>\n

2. What do you see as the most important factors in becoming ISO 45001 certified?<\/h2>\n

As every reputable ISO consultant will know, the most important factors depend on your business processes and what industry you specialise in. Your ISO consultant should begin by instructing you how to conduct an audit and advise you on how to identify which areas need improvement.<\/p>\n

3. How many years\u2019 experience does your company have working with ISO certifications?<\/h2>\n

Usually, with any ISO certification, the more experience a consultant has in delivering certifications, the better. To be on the safe side, you are looking for a\u00a0consultant with over 10 years experience.<\/p>\n

4. How will project progress be tracked and reported?<\/h2>\n

An established ISO consultant will be transparent on estimated timelines and how progress will be reported. There should be a communication structure that informs you at regular intervals and keeps you abreast of any developments that may impact delivery time.<\/p>\n

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5. How flexible can you be to our specific business needs?<\/h2>\n

Flexibility is a key consideration for all businesses because you need to know how this project will impact your time and how much commitment is required. Your ISO consultant should make this clear from the outset and be able to offer a variety of options that best suit your business. However, as your consultant, they will require your cooperation and commitment to ensure project success.<\/p>\n

6. Will you be involved in the planning process and timeline of the project?<\/h2>\n

As your consultant, they should be involved in every step of the process from the preliminary planning phase right through to recommending how you can maximise value from ISO 45001<\/a>. Your consultant should be able to give you examples of where they have been involved in each of the following stages:<\/p>\n