The ISO 45001:2018 standard emerges as the global benchmark for organizations seeking to meet the demands of partners and customers in international markets.
The impact of occupational risks in Mexico extends beyond the physical; work stress affects more than 80% of the workforce, and one in four employees requested leave for psychological reasons in the last year.
Ultimately, risk management under international standards not only protects the integrity of individuals but also ensures the operational stability and profitability of companies in the long term.
Flor Villeda, training manager at the British Standards Institution (BSI), points out that these standards establish a common language that facilitates trust between companies.
During 2025, Mexico registered over 527,000 occupational risks, a figure that evidences the constant pressure on production chains in sectors like construction and transportation.
In this context, the management of occupational health and safety has ceased to be a purely operational issue to become a factor of competitiveness.
The International Labour Organization (ILO) estimates that anxiety and depression generate a global loss of one trillion dollars in productivity.
The implementation of ISO 45001:2018 offers a technical basis for managing these invisible risks, such as burnout and chronic stress, in both industrial and corporate environments.
