Quality Management, Governance and Auditing
ISO 45001: Occupational Health and Safety Management
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About this program
ISO 45001 represents the international benchmark for occupational health and safety management systems (OHSMS). It offers organizations a structured approach to minimize workplace hazards, improve employee health, and guarantee adherence to legal requirements. This ISO 45001: Occupational Health and Safety Standards Training Course equips participants with knowledge of the standard’s criteria, implementation procedures, and best practice strategies for maintaining an effective OHSMS.
Attendees will examine key topics such as hazard recognition, risk evaluation, safety control measures, and incident investigation, alongside methods to cultivate a proactive safety culture. Real-world case studies demonstrate successful applications and valuable insights from various global industries.
Upon completion, participants will possess the skills to design and implement ISO 45001-compliant systems that protect workers, reduce incidents, and reinforce organizational compliance with international occupational safety standards.
Course benefits
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of ISO 45001 principles and requirements.
- Develop and establish occupational health and safety policies and goals.
- Identify, evaluate, and control workplace hazards and risks.
- Enhance adherence to safety regulations and standards.
- Promote a health, safety, and continuous improvement-oriented culture.
Key outcomes
- Understand the core principles of ISO 45001 and OHSMS.
- Perform hazard identification and workplace risk assessments.
- Apply appropriate safety controls and monitoring techniques.
- Implement occupational health and safety policies, roles, and responsibilities.
- Improve incident reporting and investigation processes.
- Ensure alignment of OHS practices with legal and regulatory obligations.
- Prepare effectively for ISO 45001 certification and audit procedures.
Who should attend
- Health and safety managers and officers.
- Compliance and risk management specialists.
- Human resources managers and workplace supervisors.
- Executives accountable for occupational health and safety.
Course outline
Unit 1: Fundamentals of ISO 45001 and Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
- Objectives and scope of ISO 45001.
- Essential terminology and core concepts.
- Advantages of adopting an OHSMS.
- Summary of clauses and mandatory requirements.
Unit 2: Identifying Hazards and Conducting Risk Assessments
- Classification of workplace hazards.
- Methods for assessing risks.
- Implementation of control strategies and the control hierarchy.
- Practical examples of risk reduction.
Unit 3: Establishing Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
- Formulating OHS policies and setting objectives.
- Defining roles, responsibilities, and providing training.
- Fostering employee involvement and effective communication.
- Planning for emergency readiness and response.
Unit 4: Safety Monitoring, Auditing, and Ensuring Compliance
- Key safety performance metrics.
- Conducting internal audits and compliance evaluations.
- Systems for corrective and preventive actions.
- Readiness activities for ISO 45001 certification audits.
Unit 5: Cultivating a Safety-Oriented Culture and Promoting Continuous Enhancement
- Leadership's role in safety commitment.
- Stimulating active employee participation.
- Processes for incident reporting and root cause investigation.
- Advancing ongoing improvements within the OHSMS.