Swissport gets ISO 45001 certification
The ISO 45001 certification covers Swissport’s worldwide operations at nearly 300 stations across 44 countries.
Swissport International, a major provider of airport ground services and air cargo handling, has earned the ISO 45001 certification across its worldwide network, highlighting its strong commitment to safety and operational excellence.
“The ISO 45001 certification encompasses Swissport’s worldwide operations at nearly 300 stations across 44 countries, recognising a unified and robust occupational health and safety management approach across its diverse business lines. This includes ground operations such as passenger services and baggage handling, aircraft and air cargo handling, fueling, and the ASPIRE airport lounges’ hospitality services,” says an official release.
Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA), a leading global certification body, has granted the ISO 45001 certification to Swissport following a comprehensive assessment of its Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS), the release mentions.
“The safety and well-being of our employees are our top priorities,” says David Clark, Head of Quality, Health, Safety & Environment, Swissport. “Achieving the ISO 45001 certification globally is a significant milestone that reinforces our commitment to providing a secure and healthy workplace for all our colleagues. It is a testament to our robust safety management system, which includes comprehensive training, rigorous risk assessment and continuous improvement initiatives. We are committed to promoting a culture of safety that protects our employees and safeguards the operations of our airline and airport partners.”
The audit, conducted over several days at multiple locations worldwide, included on-site inspections to verify compliance with ISO 45001 standards and assess the effectiveness of the OHSMS. Moving forward, LRQA will conduct annual surveillance audits of Swissport with recertification required every three years, the release added.
