Crisis management and emergency preparedness according to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 — A review and practical examples

Written By
Joakim Stenström
Joakim Stenström
Published
May 15, 2023
Topic
Crisis management

Crisis management is crucial for companies and organizations that want to ensure high quality, environmental responsibility and safety. ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 are international standards that contain requirements for managing risks and crises. This article provides a detailed review of crisis management under these standards, focusing on emergency preparedness and practical examples.

Crisis management according to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001

ISO 9001 focuses on quality management, while ISO 14001 focuses on environmental management. Both standards require:

1. Risk-based thinking: Organizations must identify and analyze risks that can affect quality and the environment.

2. Crisis management planning: A crisis management plan shall be established and include measures to prevent, manage and recover from crises.

3. Monitoring and evaluation: Organizations must regularly monitor and improve their quality and environmental management system.

Emergency preparedness

Emergency preparedness is an important aspect of crisis management. This means that organizations must be prepared to deal with emergencies and accidents that may affect the quality of their products or services and the environment. Having an emergency preparedness plan practiced regularly helps organizations respond quickly and efficiently to crises and minimize damage.

Crisis management according to ISO 45001

ISO 45001 is an international standard for occupational health and safety management. It requires organizations to identify and manage risks to improve the safety and health of their employees. Crisis management according to ISO 45001 means that you must:

1. Integrate crisis management plans: A comprehensive crisis management plan covering both quality, environmental and safety risks should be developed.

2. Contingency Plan: A plan to prevent, manage and recover from incidents that may affect the work environment shall be developed and practiced regularly.

Examples of crises in different industries

Industry: A crisis can be a release of hazardous substances or a cistern that leaks and damages the environment. Emergency preparedness involves having procedures in place to deal with such situations and minimizing injuries.

Service companies: If an organization creates a product that harms people or the environment, it is also a crisis. Emergency preparedness means having plans in place to deal with and prevent such incidents.

Conclusion

Crisis management according to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 is essential to ensure high quality, environmental responsibility and safety.

By integrating crisis management processes into a common system and focusing on emergency preparedness, organizations can create an effective and robust approach to managing risks and crises. This fosters a culture of continuous improvement and resilience, which is essential in a world where crises are increasingly unpredictable and costly.

Engaging the management and employees of the organization as well as providing continuous training and training in crisis management ensures the successful implementation of crisis management processes.

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