ISO 45001 Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used ISO 45001
Frank M.
Last position:
EHS / Product HSE Manager at Deutsche Bundesmarine
PHSE engineering and management Project management in a global industrial company and with the end customer German Federal Navy
Philip S.
Last position:
Interim Management - OPEX, BPM, LEAN CI, Quality at SCOTTSPOT
John L.
Last position:
Interim CEO/COO at Osmant Interim Management GmbH
Rachid M.
Last position:
Associate Director – Head Lab Support Functions at IQVIA Laboratories
- Head of department overseeing laboratory operations, ensuring efficient, compliant, and inspection-ready processes across BSL-2 and BSL-3 areas
- EHS site lead and biosafety officer for BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratories (conventional and GMO), ensuring adherence to biosafety, biosecurity, and regulatory requirements
- Primary point of contact with local authorities, responsible for regulatory submissions and approvals for BSL-2/BSL-3 operations, including GMO registration (S2/S3)
- Risk management activities, including risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and continuous monitoring to ensure safe and compliant operations
- Successfully led the organization through ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) certifications, embedding sustainable and safe operational practices across the site
- Lifecycle management of laboratory equipment and facilities, including strategic planning, acquisition, qualification, validation, and maintenance oversight
Dieter H.
Last position:
HSE Consultant (Field Core / General Electric), Stadtwerke München GUD2 Power Plant at Health & Safety Consulting Engineering Office
- Advised as HSE Consultant on behalf of Field Core / General Electric during maintenance and repair of the gas turbine at the GUD2 power plant of Stadtwerke München.
- Organized, monitored, and managed project teams from an HSE perspective.
- Implemented and oversaw the HSE plan according to the German Construction Site Ordinance (BauStellV, SiGe plan).
- Conducted induction and toolbox training on safety topics.
- Prepared and handled risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).
- Implemented and controlled LOTO procedures.
- Managed hazardous substances, including MSDS documentation.
- Oversaw the permit-to-work process.
- Took measures to prevent accidents and injuries, documenting them in the GE-Gen Suite as part of "Mission Zero".
Christopher P.
Last position:
Freelance Consultant at Freelance Consultant
Context: Managing and structuring complex transformation and IT projects at the Business/IT interface
Setting up PMO and governance structures to improve transparency and decision-making
Developing KPI-based control and reporting logics for data-driven decisions
Structuring and prioritizing requirements between business unit and IT
Advising decision-makers on assessing project risks and action options
Building and marketing a digital product of my own (Miro App)
Benjamin M.
Last position:
WHS Manager at Amazon Logistics
- Leading, motivating and developing employees.
- Disciplinary and professional management of employees.
- Compliance with legal regulations and guidelines.
- Comprehensive support of company employees from a safety, health and environmental perspective (SHE).
- Assessing compliance with key workplace safety standards and regulatory requirements and taking corrective actions to address deficiencies.
Elena C.
Last position:
Plant Quality Manager at BHC Gummi-Metall GmbH
- Reviewing customer requirements (Quality Agreements) and implementing process and product quality measures within the approval processes (start-up support and initial samples according to PPF/PPAP) under APQP
- Main contact for quality-related issues at the site
- Implementing supplier quality support and development
- Ensuring compliance with all quality-specific requirements such as incoming and outgoing inspections, initial sample test reports, quality work instructions, inspection plans, and control charts
- Customer contact for complaint management and handling using Quality Core Tools: 8D report, 5 Why, Ishikawa analysis
- Active use of quality tools: control plan, PFMEA, inspection plan, EMPB, drawings, collecting and analyzing statistical data, R&R, MSA, SPC
- Conducting internal system, product and process audits according to VDA 6.3 and VDA 6.5
- Responsible for certification of the quality management system IATF 16949, occupational health and safety ISO 45001, and environmental management ISO 14001
- Supervising, goal-oriented leadership and development of a 10-member team
Said W.
Last position:
HSE Manager at Worley
- Consultation on HSE-related topics
- Preparation of relevant documents (EHS plans)
- Construction inspections
- Construction meetings
- Construction briefing
- Review of contractors' risk assessments
Andreas L.
Last position:
Freelancer for Quality, Environmental and Occupational Safety Management at Freelancer
- Rheinmetall Aviation Services, Weeze, in Quality IT Design: development of quality software, consulting and coordination between Rheinmetall, Siemens and MM1 for the F35 Joint Fighter project in Weeze
- PDSL / Bentley (United Kingdom) in galvanic quality management: troubleshooting and problem solving for galvanized plastic surfaces
- Wolt (food), nationwide pre-requisite ISO22002 assessments for food storage warehouses, HACCP/hygiene consulting
Christian T.
Last position:
Senior Consultant / Lead Auditor at Syngenity GmbH / TÜV Süd
- Support companies to fulfil requirements and to implement following management systems: ISO 9001, ISO 22301, ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, TISAX
- Carrying out internal and external audits regarding the following standards: ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, TISAX
Claudia D.
Last position:
CEO at IFASG Institut für Arbeitssicherheit, Strahlenschutz und Gefahrgut GmbH
- Since 2020 SiGeKo for a global fashion house during shop installation across Germany
- Since 2021 HSE manager for 14 sites of an explosive ordnance clearance company
- Since 2021 Implementation of HSE quality system (AMS Bau) in 13 client sites across Germany (currently repeat audits)
- Since 2022 Multiple HSE projects in chemical parks, laboratories and production throughout Germany – regular support, coaching and instructions on-site and remote, testing of the hazardous substances register and operating instructions according to GefStoffV
- 2022 Inclusion audit for a biotech company (multiple sites in Germany)
- 2021-2023 Multiple HSEQ compliance audits for clients across Germany in chemical industry/API manufacturing and civil engineering
- Since 2023 Safety and health coordination projects (SiGeKo) for explosive ordnance clearance (former shooting ranges, diving), chemical parks and construction/civil engineering
- Since 2024-01-01 HSE manager for a global IT platform company
- 2024-01-01 to 2024-05-31 Interim head of ESH Germany & Austria for a global biotech company
- Since 2024-07-01 Head of occupational health & safety in the process manufacturing industry
- Lead of TPM SHE pillar – strategic HSE
- ISO 45001 management representative
- Planning and performing audits
- Implementing workplace safety cultural change through coaching and mentoring stakeholders, successfully supporting stakeholders to leave an intervention list and blacklist of insurers within 12 months
- Development and implementation of 5S process
- Development and implementation of permit to work process and training
- Development and implementation of local Kaizen procedure
- Development and hand-over of toolboxes on topics including 5S and safety leadership
- Leadership training and coaching on safety culture
- HSE expert according to Act on Occupational Physicians, Safety Engineers and Other Occupational Safety Specialists
Abdulrehman
Last position:
HSE & Construction Manager at SAC Engineering Services
- Safety leadership: Implemented comprehensive site safety plans for complex engineering works, ensuring full compliance with project HSE specifications and preventing lost-time injuries (LTIs).
- Risk management: Conducted daily Job Safety Analyses (JSA) and risk assessments for high-risk activities, including heavy lifting and excavation.
- Subcontractor audits: Audited subcontractor adherence to PPE standards and safe work practices, enforcing “Stop Work” authority when safety violations were identified.
- Incident reporting: Managed incident investigation protocols, producing detailed reports with preventive recommendations to eliminate reoccurrence.
Siegfried D.
Last position:
Head of Production Planning at Scheuerle/TII-Group
- Reorganized production planning (4 planning staff, 6 control staff, and 1 Lean specialist)
- Optimized SAP processes (PS/PP planning and control)
- Managed interfaces (purchasing, production, sales, logistics)
- Maintained master data
Sven M.
Last position:
Occupational Safety Specialist (FaSi) at Sächsisch-Bayerische Starkstrom-Gerätebau GmbH
GAP analysis of the current state of operations
Coordination of safety talks
Analysis, evaluation, and follow-up of sustainable corrective actions for near-miss and accident reports
Tracking lean activities that optimize occupational safety
Ensuring workplace safety throughout the plant
Optimizing communication within the plant and with other group sites
Raising employee awareness of the need for a safe environment
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Statistics of experts using ISO 45001
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
27 years
Position duration
3.7 years
Positions per freelancer
10
Top business areas
Quality Assurance, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Professional Services, Manufacturing, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Audit, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
92%
Master's degree or higher
52%
Doctorate
16%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
93%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Germany using ISO 45001
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The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
ISO 45001 experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Professional Services (73%)
- Manufacturing (63%)
- Automotive (43%)
- Energy (37%)
- Construction (27%)
- Chemical (23%)
- Education (23%)
- Food and Beverage (23%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Purpose and scope
ISO 45001 is the international standard for occupational health and safety management systems. It helps companies identify hazards, control risks, involve workers and improve safety performance through a structured management approach. The standard applies across manufacturing, construction, logistics, healthcare, energy and office-based operations.
Core requirements
An ISO 45001 system connects leadership responsibilities with practical controls at the workplace. It covers context, worker consultation, hazard identification, legal requirements, objectives, operational planning, emergency readiness, incident investigation and continual improvement. The focus is not only on documented procedures, but on evidence that controls work in daily operations.
Ecosystem and tools
Professionals work with risk registers, legal compliance evaluations, safe-work instructions, training records, audit plans and corrective-action tracking. They may also connect ISO 45001 with ISO 9001 quality systems and ISO 14001 environmental systems. Digital EHS software, document management tools, permit-to-work workflows and reporting dashboards support implementation when selected for the company’s processes.
- Map hazards, risks and existing controls
- Define objectives, responsibilities and indicators
- Prepare internal audit and management review evidence
- Coordinate corrective actions after incidents or audits
When companies need specialists
Companies often bring in freelance expertise before initial certification, during a transition from OHSAS 18001, or when an existing system has lost practical value. Support is also useful after an acquisition, site expansion, serious incident or major change in production. In Germany, on-site work can help with worker interviews, inspections and operational workshops, while document reviews and planning can often happen remotely.
Relevant capabilities
Strong specialists combine ISO 45001 knowledge with occupational safety practice, audit discipline and clear communication. Depending on the assignment, they may understand German workplace processes, contractor management, machine safety, hazardous substances, ergonomics or emergency response. They translate requirements into usable controls rather than producing documents that teams do not follow.
Signs of quality
Look for evidence of completed management-system work, practical risk assessments and successful cooperation with site leadership and workers. A capable professional can explain why a control is needed, how its effectiveness will be checked and what evidence an auditor will expect. They should also set clear boundaries between advisory support, internal auditing and certification decisions.
- Tests whether procedures match real work
- Links findings to owners and deadlines
- Uses worker participation in risk decisions
- Separates internal audit work from certification
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about ISO 45001, in one place.
ISO 45001 is used to establish and improve an occupational health and safety management system. It gives companies a framework for identifying hazards, reducing risks, consulting workers, investigating incidents and reviewing whether controls remain effective.
ISO 45001 replaced OHSAS 18001 as the internationally recognized occupational health and safety management standard. It places stronger emphasis on organizational context, leadership, worker participation, risk-based thinking and integration with other ISO management systems.
A strong ISO 45001 specialist often combines management-system expertise with risk assessment, internal auditing, incident investigation and legal compliance review. Experience with contractor controls, machine safety, hazardous substances or EHS software can be valuable depending on the workplace.
The required experience depends on the number of sites, operational hazards, existing documentation and certification stage. A small office may need focused gap analysis and implementation support, while a complex industrial organization requires deeper site work, worker involvement, audit preparation and sustained corrective-action management.
ISO 45001 planning, document reviews, training sessions and management interviews can often be handled remotely. On-site presence is usually more useful for observing work, speaking with employees, checking controls and validating whether procedures reflect conditions in German operations.
Ask for examples of risk assessments, audit programs, corrective-action systems and management reviews they have supported. A capable ISO 45001 professional should explain findings in operational terms, involve workers appropriately and show how evidence will demonstrate that controls are effective.
A company first defines and implements its management system, then checks it through internal audits and management review. An independent certification body assesses conformity in an external audit, but the ISO 45001 specialist supports readiness and improvement rather than issuing the certificate.
ISO 45001 freelancers provide focused expertise for implementation, gap analysis, audit preparation, incident follow-up or temporary capacity. They can work alongside internal safety and quality teams without requiring a permanent role, which is useful when needs change across sites or project phases.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 45001 in their recent projects is 113 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 905 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 45001 in their recent projects, 92% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 52% hold at least a Master's degree, and 16% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 45001 in their recent projects have 27 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 45001 in their recent projects are German (100%), English (90%), and French (37%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 45001 in their recent projects are Professional Services (73%), Manufacturing (63%), and Automotive (43%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 45001 in their recent projects are Quality Assurance (100%), Operations (73%), and Project Management (70%).
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