Note: We are a consulting & internal‑audit partner. Certification audits are conducted by an independent accredited certification body. We support you through preparation and close‑out.
ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 alignment
Why this service?
Agri operations face dual pressures: protect people and the environment and keep production moving. ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) give you a proven framework to do both—reducing risk, meeting legal duties, and creating audit‑ready evidence for customers and regulators.
We specialise in agriculture and allied operations (battery‑layer houses, pack stations, feed mills, vehicle workshops, cleaning & maintenance teams, cattle and crop operations).
Our approach is practical, site‑based and sized to your risk profile.
Our Process
- Discovery & Gap Assessment — On‑site/virtual review of processes, hazards/aspects and current controls.
- Roadmap & Planning — Prioritised action plan with responsibilities, deadlines and resources.
- Documentation & Controls — Policies, SOPs, forms and registers tailored to your sites.
- Training & Competence — Induction and role‑specific training, toolbox talks and records (option to use our [SHE Online Training]).
- Internal Audits — Programme, risk‑based sampling, objective evidence, findings and CAPA tracking.
- Management Review & Certification Support — Evidence pack, legal compliance status, objectives, risks/opportunities; liaison with your chosen certification body.
What you get (deliverables)
- Gap Assessment Reports against ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015.
- Implementation Plan & Timeline with clear responsibilities.
- Documented Information (policies, procedures, SOPs, forms).
- Risk Register (HIRA) and Aspect/Impact Register with controls.
- Legal Register (relevant SA OHS & Environmental legislation) and compliance calendar.
- Objectives, Targets & Programmes with KPIs
Emergency Preparedness & Response (incl. spill and fire). - Training & Competence Matrix, induction content and toolbox talks.
- Safe Operational Control SOPs (e.g., machine safety, chemicals, waste, wastewater, air, noise).
- Monitoring Plans & Records (e.g., waste, emissions, water, incidents, inspections).
- Internal Audit Programme with checklists, audit reports and corrective action & preventative action (CAPA) tracking.
- Management Review Pack and audit‑ready Evidence File.
Typical timelines
Single site focused scope: 6 – 12 weeks (implementation and internal audit)
Multi-site or complex operations: 3- 6 months
Actual timing depends on resourcing, current maturity and regulatory context. We’ll confirm during the Gap Assessment.
ISO implementation is a long-term commitment!
Who we serve
- Poultry farms (battery‑layer houses), pack stations and cold‑chain.
- Feed mills and raw‑material handling with silos and conveyors.
- Vehicle workshops; cleaning & maintenance teams.
- Mixed farms (cattle, crops) and agri‑processing.
- Contractors supplying services to agri-operations.
Internal audits – what to expect
- Frequency: Annual programme (or risk‑based frequency for high‑risk areas/sites).
- Scope: Processes, shifts, contractors and multiple sites where applicable.
- Method: Interviews, observation, document/record sampling, legal evidence checks.
- Findings: Classified (Major/Minor/Observation) with root‑cause and corrective actions.
- Close‑out: Verification of effectiveness and updates to risk/aspect registers.
Book a Gap Assessment
We’ll review your current status and give you a clear plan, quote and timeline.
Related services (optional add‑ons)
- Environmental Monitoring: water, wastewater, waste, air/noise, compliance dashboards
↳ See: Environmental Monitoring - EIA Screening for expansions: quick feasibility via our free tool
↳ Run: Free EIA Check - SHE Online Training: micro‑courses for unschooled labour and supervisors
↳ Visit: SHE Online Training