ISO 45001 Experts in Germany
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Frank Meier
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 Scott
Last position:
Interim Management - OPEX, BPM, LEAN CI, Quality at SCOTTSPOT
Rachid Marhaba
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
John Lloyd Osmant
Last position:
Interim CEO/COO at Osmant Interim Management GmbH
Dieter Hummitzsch
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".
Benjamin Müller
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 Chis
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
Andreas Linder
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 Tchouta Yonbang
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 Damhuis
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 Dreher
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 Müller
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
Gianluca Pellecchia
Last position:
Interim Head of Technology, Processes and Service Management at HB Turnkey GmbH
- Overall responsibility for service quality, technical processes and complaints management
- Development of process engineering concepts, management of external partners
- Strategic service alignment and process optimization
Eckart Hillenkamp
Last position:
Founder at AREGUS Services
- Consulting for industrial companies in the area of legal compliance (EHSQ), i.e. for safety, environmental and health protection, and management topics
- Explosion protection for Bayer AG, DB Cargo (Deutsche Bahn), Siemens, H.G.S., Dehn SE, Eickhoff Maschinenfabrik and Eickhoff Gießerei
- Consulting on explosion protection
- Preparation of explosion protection documents and training of competent persons for the inspection of systems in Ex areas
- Consulting projects for Cölner Benzin Raffinerie, AECI Schirm, Aglukon, Aixtron
- EC conformity assessment procedures according to the Machinery Directive, ATEX and Low Voltage Directive (risk assessment and CE marking, machine safety)
- Fire and explosion protection for Marienhospital BOT
- Assessment of older machines at H.G.S. (CHP plants)
- EC conformity assessment procedures for REMONDIS, Josef Meissner, Huber Technology and Milag paint booths
- Consulting services on machine safety for ENGIE, Aixtron and BASF
- Consulting projects for Ruthmann aerial work platforms, Hydac and Sika
- Projects for ABA Pyrotechnik and confidential projects for the defense industry
- Project support for the new construction of hazardous substance storage and interim safety specialist for FIEGE HealthCare Logistics GmbH
- Hazardous substance management for chemical plant manufacturers, chemical companies and the sugar industry (Südzucker, Beneo Palatint)
- PAAG procedures, risk assessments and EC conformity assessment procedures for plant safety
- Coaching of safety specialists and organizational optimization at H.G.S., Aglukon, Fiege Biblis, Pentair and the University of Mainz
- Auditor for management systems (SpaEfV, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001, sustainability) at TÜV Nord, TÜV Saar, SGS, GUTcert, Qualidata, BerlinCert and azmZert
- Introduction of QM, EM, EnM, OSH and DP at Schäfer Shop
- Introduction of an IMS (QM, EM, OSH) at Stiga GmbH
- Redesign of the environmental management software from InPlus GmbH and consulting on the introduction of ISO 45001 at Jung Pumpen
- Quality optimization processes for Audi AG and technical process optimization at Bugatti Automobiles
- Consulting in painting processes at Weiss Automotive GmbH
- Optimization of chemical process workflows at Basista Leiterplatten GmbH and logistics and quality optimization for Audi AG at Gruppo Prima in Italy
- Interim H&S Manager for Media-Saturn Holding group and support for integrated management systems at FIEGE Unna GmbH & Co. KG
- Occupational safety at H.G.S., EVO – Energieversorgung Oberhausen AG, FIEGE Logistik Biblis GmbH, as well as external safety engineer and quality manager at IAG GmbH and WespAG
- External consultant for occupational safety and environmental protection at Köppen GmbH, various metal processing companies, Hollingsworth & Vose, ROM – Rudolf Otto Meyer and Venator
- BG-certified trainer for safety engineer training (machine safety, explosion protection, fire and explosion protection, hazardous substances)
- Speaker for specialist seminars at Haus der Technik, VCI, TÜV Nord Akademie, SGS Academy, LVQ, Akademie der Ingenieure and BBG
- Lecture on zoning in explosion protection at the University of Wuppertal
- Measurement services: WHO fiber measurements, technical measurement of inhalation exposure according to TRGS 402, mold analysis and noise measurements
- Support with approval procedures for new construction and approval of hazardous substance storage facilities and painting systems at IAG and Eickhoff Maschinenfabrik
- Development of exclusive services: near-miss reporting system software, behavior-based safety system (VBS), psychological occupational safety system, 5S (Kaizen), hazardous substance register software, data protection support
- Functional safety (PL according to DIN EN ISO 13849-1, SIL according to IEC/EN 62061 and IEC/EN 61511)
- PAAG procedures (HAZOP studies)
- Lead auditor for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001 and ISO 45001
- Measurement of airborne pollutants (TRGS 400, 402), noise measurements, health management and stress and burnout prevention
- Training: EC conformity assessment procedures/CE marking, machine safety, plant safety, functional safety, explosion protection, hazardous substances officer, fire and explosion protection, leadership seminars, PPE against falls from height, certification training for aerial work platforms, forklifts and cranes
- Talks and specialist articles from 1994 to 2024 at materials science conferences, Essen Explosion Protection Days, Bergische Universität Wuppertal, FORUM occupational safety chemistry and publications in TÜV environmental management advisor, Mikrokosmos and other trade journals
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Statistics of experts using ISO 45001
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
28 years
Position duration
3.8 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
91%
Master's degree or higher
48%
Doctorate
13%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
93%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
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Average rates of experts in Germany using ISO 45001
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About the technology
What it covers
ISO 45001 is the international standard for occupational health and safety management systems. It helps a company define hazards, assess risks, set controls and prove that workplace safety is managed in a structured way.
Typical work
- Gap analysis against ISO 45001 requirements
- Risk and opportunity assessment for sites and processes
- Policy, procedure and record design
- Internal audits and management review support
- Certification preparation and corrective actions
Where it fits
ISO 45001 is used in manufacturing, logistics, construction, laboratories and office-heavy organisations with strong duty-of-care needs. In Germany, experts often work with multilingual teams, site managers and compliance leads to align day-to-day practice with the documented system.
Tools and methods
Strong specialists know the clauses, but also the practical tools around them: risk registers, incident logs, legal registers, audit checklists and action tracking. Many also work with related systems such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, so the health and safety process fits into one management setup.
When companies bring in help
Freelance expertise is useful when a company is preparing for certification, recovering from audit findings or rolling out one system across several sites. It also helps when internal teams need extra capacity to update documents, train staff or map local practice to the standard.
What strong experts do
A good ISO 45001 professional is clear, practical and detail-oriented. They do not just write procedures; they help teams use them, check evidence and close gaps before they become findings.
- Turns site risks into usable controls
- Spots missing evidence before audits
- Writes for operators, not just auditors
- Keeps compliance work tied to daily operations
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about ISO 45001, in one place.
ISO 45001 is used to build an occupational health and safety management system. It helps a company identify hazards, control risk, investigate incidents and show that safety is managed in a repeatable way. Many organisations also use it to bring site teams, legal duties and internal procedures into one structure.
ISO 45001 focuses on worker health and safety, while ISO 9001 focuses on quality and ISO 14001 on environmental management. The three standards share a similar management-system structure, so they can be combined in one integrated setup. A strong specialist knows where the documents, audits and reviews can be shared and where they must stay separate.
A strong ISO 45001 freelancer should know risk assessment, legal compliance checks, internal auditing and corrective action tracking. It also helps if they can write procedures that fit real operations and train teams without overcomplicating the message. Experience with incident management and management review is a big plus.
A ISO 45001 project still needs input from the company, because the expert must understand real work tasks, hazards and site responsibilities. The freelancer can draft the system, but internal people must confirm how work is actually done and who owns each control. The best results come when safety, operations and leadership all stay involved.
Yes, much of ISO 45001 work can be done remotely, especially document reviews, gap analyses and audit preparation. For site risk checks, interviews and walkthroughs, on-site time is often useful, and in Germany local language skills can help when teams work in German. Many projects use a mix of remote planning and on-site validation.
Good ISO 45001 documentation is short, current and easy to use. It should show how risks are assessed, how controls are assigned, how incidents are handled and how improvements are tracked. If staff cannot follow it in daily work, the document set is probably too heavy.
Look for a ISO 45001 specialist who can explain the standard in plain words and connect it to real processes. Strong signs are clean gap analyses, audit-ready records and corrective actions that actually close issues. Ask for examples of systems they have improved, not just certificates they have seen.
Many search simply for ISO 45001, while others look for ISO 45001 certification or an occupational health and safety management system. In practice, people may also refer to the older OHSAS 18001 framework when discussing migration or legacy documents. A good expert should understand these terms and how they relate to current ISO 45001 work.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 45001 in their recent projects is 117 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 934 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 45001 in their recent projects, 91% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 48% hold at least a Master's degree, and 13% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 45001 in their recent projects have 28 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 45001 in their recent projects are German (100%), English (89%), and French (37%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 45001 in their recent projects are Professional Services (70%), Manufacturing (63%), and Automotive (44%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 45001 in their recent projects are Quality Assurance (100%), Operations (78%), and Project Management (70%).
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