International Standard • Management Systems

ISO 45001:2018 Introduction

Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

Master the world's leading standard for occupational health and safety management systems. Learn ISO 45001:2018 requirements, implementation strategies, and best practices for workplace safety excellence.

2 Days

Training Duration

Certificate

Upon Completion

20 Max

Participants

International

Standard

Course Overview

This comprehensive two-day course provides a thorough introduction to ISO 45001:2018, the world's first international standard for occupational health and safety management systems. Participants will gain essential knowledge of the standard's requirements, structure, and implementation strategies.

The course covers the Plan-Do-Check-Act methodology, risk-based thinking, and the High Level Structure (HLS) that aligns ISO 45001 with other management system standards. This training is essential for organizations seeking to improve workplace safety, reduce incidents, and demonstrate compliance with international best practices.

Learning Objectives

Understand ISO 45001:2018 structure and requirements

Apply Plan-Do-Check-Act methodology

Implement risk-based thinking approaches

Develop context and leadership understanding

Create implementation and transition strategies

Integrate with existing management systems

Training Modules

1

ISO 45001 Foundation & Context

Introduction to ISO 45001:2018, its development, key changes from OHSAS 18001, and understanding organizational context.

  • • ISO 45001 history and development
  • • Key differences from OHSAS 18001
  • • High Level Structure (HLS) overview
  • • Understanding organizational context
2

Leadership & Worker Participation

Leadership requirements, worker participation and consultation, and establishing OH&S policy and roles.

  • • Leadership and commitment requirements
  • • Worker participation and consultation
  • • OH&S policy development
  • • Organizational roles and responsibilities
3

Planning & Risk Management

Risk-based thinking, hazard identification, risk assessment, and OH&S objectives and planning.

  • • Risk-based thinking principles
  • • Hazard identification and risk assessment
  • • Legal and other requirements
  • • OH&S objectives and planning
4

Support & Operation

Resources, competence, communication, documentation, and operational planning and control.

  • • Resources and competence management
  • • Awareness and communication
  • • Documented information requirements
  • • Operational planning and control
5

Performance Evaluation & Improvement

Monitoring, measurement, evaluation, internal audit, and management review processes.

  • • Monitoring and measurement
  • • Evaluation of compliance
  • • Internal audit requirements
  • • Management review and continual improvement
6

Implementation & Transition Planning

Practical guidance for implementing ISO 45001, transition planning, and integration strategies.

  • • Implementation roadmap development
  • • Transition from OHSAS 18001
  • • Integration with other standards
  • • Certification preparation

Course Information

Duration: 2 Days
Format: Interactive Workshop
Group Size: Max 20 participants
Certificate: Yes
CPD Points: 16 Hours
Standard: ISO 45001:2018

Prerequisites:

  • • Basic understanding of management systems
  • • Familiarity with workplace safety concepts
  • • No prior ISO 45001 knowledge required
  • • English language proficiency

Target Audience:

  • • SHEQ Managers & Coordinators
  • • Management System Professionals
  • • Internal Auditors
  • • Consultants & Advisors
  • • Senior Management

Includes:

  • • ISO 45001:2018 standard copy
  • • Implementation templates
  • • Workshop exercises and case studies
  • • Certificate of completion

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