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\"TechForward Solutions,\" a rapidly growing IT firm, is implementing a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to streamline its operations. This involves significant changes to workflows, job roles, and the physical layout of the office, including the introduction of new automated equipment in the data center. Alistair McGregor, the OHS manager, recognizes the potential impact on the company\'s ISO 45001:2018 certified Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS). Considering the requirements of ISO 45001:2018, what is the MOST comprehensive and effective approach Alistair should take to manage the OHS aspects of this change? This approach must consider the legal implications, worker safety, and the maintenance of the OHSMS certification. The company is also bound by local workplace safety regulations that require a documented risk assessment for any significant change to operational processes. The goal is to ensure continued compliance and the safety of all employees and contractors involved in the transition.
Conduct a systematic review of the OHSMS to identify potential hazards and risks introduced by the ERP implementation, modify the risk assessment to reflect the new operational reality, update documented information, and communicate these changes to all relevant stakeholders.
Focus primarily on retraining employees on the new ERP system and updating the emergency response plan to include scenarios related to system failures, while assuming existing risk controls remain adequate for other aspects of the operation.
Conduct a limited review of the OHSMS, focusing only on the physical changes in the office layout and the data center, and update the OHS policy to reflect the company's commitment to the new system.
Defer any changes to the OHSMS until after the ERP system is fully implemented and operational, then conduct a post-implementation review to identify any unforeseen safety issues and address them reactively.

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