The Challenge
The changing face of workplace risk
Organizations had an enhanced duty of care to their employees, customers and consumers during the pandemic, but were in unchartered waters.
The fundamental principle of protecting human life underpinned both business survival and recovery; alongside economic factors which remained a consideration.
Mitigating the effects of the pandemic was crucial to protect the safety of workers, provide reassurance to other stakeholders and protect organizational reputation. The key to this was reviewing and modifying approaches to internal risk management.
The Solution
A life-saving standard for the new normal
Organizations needed swift, authoritative support to help them navigate new working environments and health and safety risks.
Our global expertise in occupational health, safety and hygiene meant we could offer practical support and rapidly develop new international guidelines that would help organizations manage emerging risks.
Global Guidelines for Safe Working During COVID-19 (ISO/PAS 45005) was designed to keep employees safe and assist organizations of all sizes and in all sectors, from those operating throughout the pandemic to those reoccupying workplaces following full or partial closure.