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Getting certified to ISO 45001, ISO 14001 or ISO 9001 is a big step. Before you commit the time and money, you need to know exactly where your current systems sit against the standard requirements. That is what our gap analysis delivers.
We review your existing management systems, procedures and records against the specific clauses of your target standard. Then we give you a clear report showing what meets requirements, what partially meets them and what needs work.
Our consultants spend time on site reviewing your documentation, talking to your people and observing how things actually operate. We do not just tick boxes on a checklist. We look at whether your systems are genuinely effective and where the real gaps are.
The output is a detailed gap analysis report with a prioritised action plan. You will know exactly what needs to change and in what order. No surprises when the certification auditor arrives.
We conduct gap analyses for ISO 45001 occupational health and safety, ISO 14001 environmental management and ISO 9001 quality management. Many of our clients pursue integrated management systems that cover all three.
If you already have a safety management system in place, the gap analysis will show how close it is to ISO 45001 certification. If you are starting fresh, the report becomes your implementation roadmap.
A practical, honest assessment of your current position. Our reports are written in plain language so your team can actually use them. We prioritise the gaps by effort and impact so you can plan resources effectively.
After the gap analysis, we can support you through the implementation phase and prepare you for the certification audit. Or if you prefer, hand the report to your internal team and let them run with it.
Ready to find out where you stand? Get in touch and we will scope a gap analysis for your business. You might also benefit from a workplace audit to complement the assessment.
After the gap analysis, many clients ask the same question. How long will it take to get certified? The honest answer depends on how significant the gaps are and how much resource your organisation can dedicate to closing them. We will tell you the realistic timeframe based on what we actually find, not what you want to hear.
Integrated management systems covering ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 simultaneously are increasingly common. They share common elements like internal audit processes, management review and document control. Pursuing all three together is often more efficient than doing them sequentially.
We work with several certification bodies and understand what each one typically focuses on during certification audits. That knowledge helps us make sure your system addresses the areas that tend to get scrutinised most closely. There are no guarantees, but thorough preparation significantly improves the outcome.
For organisations already certified and due for recertification, a targeted gap analysis focused on recent standard changes and any known weaknesses is valuable preparation. We have helped many businesses that drifted post certification get their systems back to a strong state before the audit.
ISO 45001 replaced OHSAS 18001 as the international standard for occupational health and safety management systems. ISO 45001 has a stronger emphasis on worker participation, context of the organisation and leadership commitment. Businesses previously certified to OHSAS 18001 needed to transition to ISO 45001 by March 2021.
For a single standard like ISO 45001, a gap analysis typically takes 1 to 3 days on site plus reporting time. Larger or more complex organisations take longer. We scope the work before starting so you know the time commitment upfront.
Technically yes, but the certification process is complex and most organisations benefit from expert guidance. A gap analysis at minimum helps you avoid investing significant effort in areas that already comply while missing critical gaps that will fail the certification audit.
We work with clients who use various certification bodies including SAI Global, Bureau Veritas, SGS and others. We do not have a commercial relationship with any certification body, so our advice is independent. We can help you understand the differences and choose one that suits your business.
Certification requires annual surveillance audits and a full recertification audit every 3 years. Maintaining the system between audits is as important as achieving initial certification. We offer ongoing system maintenance and audit preparation support to keep your certification in good standing.