ISO 45001 Health and Safety Management System

Course Description

This course provides participants with a thorough understanding of ISO 45001:2018, the international standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS). It covers the structure, key clauses, implementation strategies, and auditing techniques for building a proactive health and safety culture within an organization. Designed for professionals seeking to improve workplace safety, manage compliance risks, and drive continual improvement, the course equips learners with the knowledge and tools to develop, implement, maintain, and audit an effective OH&S management system aligned with ISO 45001.

Target Audience

Health & Safety Officers / Managers, Compliance and Risk Managers, ISO Coordinators, Internal and External Auditors, Quality/Environmental/OHSMS Professionals, HR Managers involved in safety programs, Operational and Site Managers, Individuals preparing for ISO 45001 certification or audits.

Course Benefits

• Gain a strong understanding of ISO 45001 structure and requirements. 
• Learn how to identify and manage workplace risks and opportunities.
• Enhance your organization’s compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Improve incident response, risk control, and employee well-being.
• Develop skills to contribute to the implementation or auditing of an ISO 45001 system.
• Increase your organization’s reputation for safety and operational resilience.
• Prepare for third-party certification or internal audits.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the purpose, structure, and requirements of ISO 45001:2018.
2. Interpret key clauses and their application to real-world scenarios.
3. Identify occupational health and safety hazards and risk controls.
4. Develop and implement an OH&S policy and objectives.
5. Conduct internal audits and support certification readiness.
6. Integrate ISO 45001 with other management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001).
7. Promote a culture of continuous improvement in OH&S.

Course Elements

• Instructor-led sessions or self-paced e-learning modules
• Interactive workshops and group exercises
• Real-life case studies and scenario analysis
• Quizzes and knowledge checks
• Templates and toolkits (Risk Register, Audit Checklists, Gap Analysis Tools)
• Final assessment or exam (optional for certification)
• Certificate of Completion or Competency

Curriculum Outline

Module 1: Introduction to ISO 45001

• Background and need for an OH&S standard
• Overview of ISO 45001 and key terminology
• Benefits of implementation

Module 2: High-Level Structure (Annex SL)

• ISO Harmonized Structure for Management Systems
• Relationship with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001

Module 3: Clause-by-Clause Breakdown

• Clause 1–3: Scope, Normative References, Terms and Definitions
• Clause 4: Context of the Organization
• Clause 5: Leadership and Worker Participation
• Clause 6: Planning (Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, Legal Compliance)
• Clause 7: Support (Resources, Competence, Communication)
• Clause 8: Operation (Emergency Preparedness and Response)
• Clause 9: Performance Evaluation (Monitoring, Auditing, Management Review)
• Clause 10: Improvement (Nonconformity, Corrective Action, Continual Improvement)

Module 4: Risk Management in OH&S

• Hazard identification techniques
• Risk assessment and control measures
• Legal and other requirements

Module 5: Implementation Strategies

• Building an implementation plan
• Worker involvement and change management
• Integrating ISO 45001 with existing systems

Module 6: Internal Auditing & Certification

• Preparing for internal audits
• Audit techniques and ISO 19011 guidance
• Certification process and audit findings

Module 7: Practical Tools & Templates

• Risk Register, Audit Checklists, OH&S Policy examples
• Gap analysis tool
• Incident investigation process

Module 8: Final Assessment / Workshop

• Scenario-based case study
• Group presentations (optional)
• Knowledge test (MCQ or short answers)