Occupational Health & Safety Centre

 

Please review each Occupational Health & Safety section below. At the end of the page, you will be asked to confirm that you have read and understood the materials.

ISO 45001 Policy

Company occupational health and safety policy, responsibilities, objectives and ISO 45001 commitments.

Workplace Safety

Safe working practices, risk prevention measures, personal protective equipment and workplace responsibilities.

Infection Prevention

Infection control procedures, hygiene requirements, use of protective equipment and prevention of healthcare-associated infections.

Incident Reporting

How to report accidents, incidents, near misses and occupational hazards in a timely and compliant manner.

Wellbeing & Mental Health

Guidance on stress management, workplace wellbeing, harassment prevention and psychological safety.

Emergency Procedures

Emergency contacts, evacuation procedures, fire safety instructions and actions to take during critical incidents.

1. ISO 45001 Policy

Helsebemanning Group is committed to providing safe and healthy working conditions for all employees, contractors, and stakeholders.

Our Occupational Health and Safety Management System is based on ISO 45001:2018 and aims to:

• Prevent work-related injuries, illnesses, and health deterioration.
• Identify, assess, and manage occupational health and safety risks.
• Promote physical, mental, psychosocial, and organisational wellbeing.
• Support safe and healthy work practices in office, remote, and hybrid working environments.
• Encourage employee participation, consultation, and open communication.
• Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain preparedness for emergency situations.
• Continuously improve health and safety performance across the organisation.

Every employee plays an important role in maintaining a safe, healthy, and respectful working environment.

2. Workplace Safety

All employees are responsible for working safely and following established health and safety procedures.

Key workplace safety principles include:

• Following workplace instructions and local safety procedures.
• Using work equipment correctly and safely.
• Maintaining awareness of potential hazards.
• Reporting unsafe conditions immediately.
• Cooperating with colleagues and managers to maintain a safe working environment.
• Participating in health and safety training and awareness activities.

A safe workplace depends on everyone’s active participation.

3. Infection Prevention

Healthcare professionals may be exposed to biological hazards while working in clinical environments.

To reduce infection risks:

• Follow local infection prevention and control procedures.
• Maintain proper hand hygiene at all times.
• Use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Follow isolation and contamination control procedures.
• Report any accidental exposure to biological hazards immediately.
• Stay informed about workplace-specific infection control requirements.

Infection prevention protects employees, patients, and colleagues.

4. Incident Reporting

All accidents, incidents, near misses, hazardous situations, and unsafe working conditions must be reported as soon as possible.

Examples include:

• Workplace injuries.
• Patient-related incidents.
• Exposure to biological hazards.
• Violence, threats, or harassment.
• Equipment failures or malfunctions.
• Unsafe working conditions.
• Situations that may affect employee wellbeing or safety.

Prompt reporting allows corrective actions to be implemented and helps prevent future incidents.

To facilitate communication and follow-up on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) matters, employees may contact their assigned recruiter or designated point of contact, as well as use the corporate communication channels established by Helsebemanning.

Incidents, hazards, improvement suggestions, and any questions related to health, safety, and wellbeing may also be reported through the OHS Management System email addresses:

Spain: iso@helsebemanning.es

Norway & Sweden: iso@helsebemanning.no

5. Wellbeing & Mental Health

Stress, mental wellbeing, and psychosocial health are important aspects of workplace safety.

Potential psychosocial risks may include:

• High workload and mental pressure.
• Emotional fatigue and burnout.
• Continuous digital availability.
• Excessive multitasking.
• Communication challenges.
• Isolation when working remotely.
• Digital fatigue caused by prolonged screen use.
• Work-life balance difficulties.

Employees are encouraged to communicate concerns early and seek support whenever needed.

6. Emergency Procedures

Employees must be familiar with local emergency procedures applicable to their workplace.

In case of an emergency:

• Follow the instructions of the local facility.
• Identify emergency exits and evacuation routes.
• Report emergencies immediately.
• Contact emergency services when required.
• Follow instructions from supervisors and emergency coordinators.
• Do not take unnecessary risks that could endanger yourself or others.

Emergency preparedness helps protect employees, patients, visitors, and the wider community.

ISO 45001 Acknowledgement

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