Evaluating ISO 45001:2018 and OHSAS 18001:2007 with Insights for Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Standards in the Construction Industry

Murat Aydın

doi:10.30785/mbud.1600664

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Evaluating ISO 45001:2018 and OHSAS 18001:2007 with Insights for Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Standards in the Construction Industry

Abstract

This study provides a comparative analysis of two major OHS standards utilized in the construction industry: ISO 45001:2018 and OHSAS 18001:2007. Employing a systematic comparative analysis methodology, the study examines the scope, features, application areas, benefits, and challenges of implementing these standards in the construction industry. The findings highlight that while ISO 45001:2018 offers advanced integration capabilities and a proactive risk management approach, OHSAS 18001:2007 continues to be referenced in specific contexts. These insights underline the practical implications for construction companies aiming to adopt or transition between these standards. Furthermore, the research emphasizes the importance of aligning workplace safety practices with international standards to reduce occupational accidents and improve operational efficiency. The study's implications contribute to enhancing the understanding and practical application of OHS management systems in the construction industry.

Keywords

Comparative analysis, ISO 45001:2018, OHSAS 18001:2007, occupational health and safety, construction industry

İnşaat Sektöründe İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği (İSG) Standartları Açısından ISO 45001:2018 ve OHSAS 18001:2007'nin Değerlendirilmesi

Abstract

İş sağlığı ve güvenliği (İSG) yönetim sistemleri, yüksek riskli inşaat sektöründe iş yeri güvenliğini artırmak için kritik bir rol oynamaktadır. Bu çalışma, inşaat sektöründe kullanılan iki önemli İSG standardı olan OHSAS 18001:2007 ve ISO 45001:2018'in karşılaştırmalı bir analizini sunmaktadır. Sistematik bir karşılaştırmalı analiz yöntemi kullanılarak, bu standartların kapsamı, özellikleri, uygulama alanları, sağladığı faydalar ve uygulanmasında karşılaşılan zorluklar incelenmiştir. Bulgular, ISO 45001:2018'in gelişmiş entegrasyon yetenekleri ve daha proaktif bir risk yönetimi yaklaşımı sunduğunu, ancak OHSAS 18001:2007'nin belirli bağlamlarda hâlâ referans alındığını ortaya koymaktadır. Bu analiz, inşaat şirketleri için bu standartları benimsemeleri veya bunlar arasında geçiş yapmaları adına pratik rehberlik sunmaktadır. Çalışma, iş yeri güvenliği uygulamalarının uluslararası standartlarla uyumlu hale getirilmesinin iş kazalarını azaltmak ve operasyonel verimliliği artırmak için önemini vurgulamaktadır. Çalışmanın bulguları, İSG yönetim sistemlerinin inşaat sektöründe daha iyi anlaşılması ve uygulanması konusunda katkıda bulunmaktadır.

Keywords

Karşılaştırmalı analiz, ISO 45001:2018, OHSAS 18001:2007, iş sağlığı ve güvenliği, inşaat sektörü

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Urban Planning and Health, Fire Safety Design, Building Construction Management and Project Planning

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Murat Aydın ^*
0000-0002-3928-2936
Türkiye

Publication Date

July 28, 2025

Submission Date

December 13, 2024

Acceptance Date

April 28, 2025

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Year 2025 Volume: 10 Number: 1

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https://doi.org/10.30785/mbud.1600664

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Aydın, M. (2025). Evaluating ISO 45001:2018 and OHSAS 18001:2007 with Insights for Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Standards in the Construction Industry. Journal of Architectural Sciences and Applications, 10(1), 55-71. https://doi.org/10.30785/mbud.1600664

AMA

1.Aydın M. Evaluating ISO 45001:2018 and OHSAS 18001:2007 with Insights for Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Standards in the Construction Industry. JASA. 2025;10(1):55-71. doi:10.30785/mbud.1600664

Chicago

Aydın, Murat. 2025. “Evaluating ISO 45001:2018 and OHSAS 18001:2007 With Insights for Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Standards in the Construction Industry”. Journal of Architectural Sciences and Applications 10 (1): 55-71. https://doi.org/10.30785/mbud.1600664.

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Aydın M (July 1, 2025) Evaluating ISO 45001:2018 and OHSAS 18001:2007 with Insights for Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Standards in the Construction Industry. Journal of Architectural Sciences and Applications 10 1 55–71.

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[1]M. Aydın, “Evaluating ISO 45001:2018 and OHSAS 18001:2007 with Insights for Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Standards in the Construction Industry”, JASA, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 55–71, July 2025, doi: 10.30785/mbud.1600664.

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Aydın, Murat. “Evaluating ISO 45001:2018 and OHSAS 18001:2007 With Insights for Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Standards in the Construction Industry”. Journal of Architectural Sciences and Applications 10/1 (July 1, 2025): 55-71. https://doi.org/10.30785/mbud.1600664.

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1.Aydın M. Evaluating ISO 45001:2018 and OHSAS 18001:2007 with Insights for Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Standards in the Construction Industry. JASA. 2025;10:55–71.

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Aydın, Murat. “Evaluating ISO 45001:2018 and OHSAS 18001:2007 With Insights for Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Standards in the Construction Industry”. Journal of Architectural Sciences and Applications, vol. 10, no. 1, July 2025, pp. 55-71, doi:10.30785/mbud.1600664.

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1.Murat Aydın. Evaluating ISO 45001:2018 and OHSAS 18001:2007 with Insights for Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Standards in the Construction Industry. JASA. 2025 Jul. 1;10(1):55-71. doi:10.30785/mbud.1600664