ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems Training Course

Explains ISO 45001 requirements and how to establish, implement, maintain and continually improve an occupational health and safety management system.

OHS · Occupational Health & SafetyAll Levels#2661ClassroomEnglish , Arabic

Duration

5 Days

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Sectors:Health, Safety, Environment & SustainabilityCategories:Occupational Health & Safety

Course Overview

The ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems Training Course provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles, requirements, and implementation practices of ISO 45001, the international standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OH&S MS). The programme focuses on establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving a structured management system that helps organizations prevent work-related injuries and ill health, control occupational risks, and create safer working environments. Occupational health and safety management is an essential component of organizational governance, operational excellence, and sustainable business performance. This course examines how ISO 45001 supports organizations in identifying workplace hazards, assessing occupational health and safety risks, meeting applicable legal and regulatory obligations, and integrating safety considerations into operational planning and management decisions. It also explores the importance of leadership commitment, worker participation, consultation, and accountability in developing an effective safety culture. The programme provides a detailed examination of the ISO 45001 framework, including its organizational context, leadership requirements, planning processes, support mechanisms, operational controls, performance evaluation, and improvement provisions. Participants explore hazard identification, risk assessment, legal compliance, emergency preparedness, contractor safety, management of change, incident investigation, and corrective action management. Particular emphasis is placed on applying a risk-based approach to prevent incidents and improve the effectiveness of occupational health and safety controls. The course also addresses the practical requirements of implementing and maintaining an ISO 45001 management system, including documentation, competence development, communication, internal audits, management reviews, and performance monitoring. Participants examine how to establish measurable safety objectives, evaluate compliance obligations, investigate incidents, monitor operational performance, and identify opportunities for continual improvement. The programme highlights the relationship between ISO 45001 and other management system standards, particularly ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, to support integrated management system implementation. Through practical exercises, workplace scenarios, audit activities, and implementation case studies, participants develop a structured approach to applying ISO 45001 requirements within their organizations. The course is suitable for organizations seeking to strengthen occupational safety performance, improve regulatory compliance, prepare for certification, or enhance an existing management system. It also supports professionals responsible for implementing, auditing, supervising, and continuously improving occupational health and safety management practices.

Learning Objectives

Explain the purpose, scope, structure, and fundamental principles of ISO 45001.
Interpret the main requirements of the ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System.
Assess organizational context, interested parties, and internal and external factors affecting occupational health and safety performance.
Apply systematic methods for hazard identification, risk assessment, and the selection of appropriate control measures.
Develop occupational health and safety policies, objectives, action plans, and performance targets.
Establish processes for identifying applicable legal requirements and evaluating compliance obligations.
Integrate leadership accountability, worker consultation, and participation into the management system.
Implement operational controls covering routine activities, non-routine work, contractors, procurement, and management of change.
Develop emergency preparedness and response arrangements appropriate to workplace hazards and operational risks.
Establish procedures for incident reporting, investigation, root cause analysis, corrective action, and recurrence prevention.
Plan and conduct internal audits and management reviews to evaluate system conformity and effectiveness.
Develop continual improvement initiatives that strengthen safety culture, reduce occupational risks, and support ISO 45001 certification readiness.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for professionals responsible for occupational health and safety, compliance, operational risk management, and management system implementation, including: Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) managers and department heads responsible for organizational safety strategy and performance. Occupational health and safety officers, specialists, engineers, and supervisors involved in hazard identification and risk control. ISO 45001 implementation team members responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving the management system. Internal auditors and compliance professionals responsible for assessing conformity with ISO 45001 requirements. Quality, environmental, and integrated management system managers seeking to coordinate ISO 45001 with other management standards. Operations managers, plant managers, and department supervisors responsible for safe operational practices and workplace risk control. Human resources professionals involved in employee wellbeing, occupational health initiatives, training, and safety awareness. Project managers, construction managers, and site supervisors responsible for occupational safety across projects and contractor activities. Risk management, legal, and compliance professionals involved in evaluating occupational health and safety obligations. Professionals working in oil and gas, construction, manufacturing, power generation, utilities, transportation, logistics, and government organizations.

Learning Outcomes

Describe the structure, purpose, and principal requirements of ISO 45001.
Evaluate organizational context and stakeholder needs relevant to occupational health and safety management.
Develop and review occupational health and safety policies, objectives, and implementation plans.
Identify workplace hazards and evaluate risks associated with routine and non-routine activities.
Apply the hierarchy of controls when selecting measures to eliminate hazards and reduce occupational risks.
Establish processes for identifying legal requirements and evaluating compliance.
Define leadership responsibilities and mechanisms for worker consultation and participation.
Implement operational controls for contractors, outsourced processes, procurement, and management of change.
Develop emergency preparedness, incident response, and business continuity coordination arrangements where applicable.
Conduct incident investigations, identify root causes, and establish effective corrective actions.
Plan and perform internal audits and contribute to management reviews and performance evaluations.
Develop a practical ISO 45001 improvement plan with measurable objectives, assigned responsibilities, and monitoring arrangements.

Course Outline

Day 1

ISO 45001 Fundamentals, Organizational Context & Leadership

Introduction to occupational health and safety management systems and the development of international safety standards.
Purpose, scope, applicability, and structure of ISO 45001.
Overview of the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle and its application to occupational health and safety.
Understanding organizational context, internal and external issues, and the needs and expectations of interested parties.
Determining the scope and boundaries of the occupational health and safety management system.
Leadership commitment, management accountability, and integration of safety into organizational strategy.
Developing occupational health and safety policies and assigning roles, responsibilities, and authorities.
Worker consultation, participation, communication, and the removal of barriers to effective participation.
Establishing a positive safety culture and promoting shared responsibility for workplace safety.
Practical exercise: Reviewing an organization's context and developing an initial ISO 45001 implementation framework.

Day 2

Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment & Compliance Planning

Principles of hazard identification and occupational health and safety risk assessment.
Identifying physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, psychosocial, and process-related hazards.
Assessing risks associated with routine operations, non-routine activities, maintenance, and emergency situations.
Evaluating existing controls and applying the hierarchy of controls.
Identifying opportunities to improve occupational health and safety performance.
Establishing measurable safety objectives, action plans, performance indicators, and implementation responsibilities.
Identifying applicable occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, and other compliance obligations.
Evaluating legal compliance and maintaining appropriate records and evidence.
Planning for operational changes, new equipment, new processes, and changes in workforce or working conditions.
Practical exercise: Conducting a workplace risk assessment and developing a risk treatment and compliance action plan.

Day 3

Operational Controls, Emergency Preparedness & Incident Management

Establishing operational controls for activities associated with significant occupational health and safety risks.
Applying safe work procedures, permit-to-work systems, and job safety analysis where appropriate.
Managing contractor safety, outsourced activities, procurement requirements, and supplier interfaces.
Integrating occupational health and safety considerations into design, purchasing, and operational planning.
Management of change and assessment of risks arising from changes to equipment, processes, facilities, or personnel.
Developing emergency preparedness and response plans based on identified hazards and credible emergency scenarios.
Emergency communication, evacuation arrangements, response responsibilities, and coordination with external services.
Incident reporting, near-miss reporting, and investigation of work-related injuries and ill health.
Root cause analysis, corrective action, verification of effectiveness, and prevention of recurrence.
Practical exercise: Investigating a workplace incident and developing corrective actions aligned with ISO 45001 principles.

Day 4

Documentation, Performance Evaluation & Internal Auditing

Documented information requirements and effective control of management system records.
Establishing competence requirements, training programmes, awareness activities, and communication processes.
Monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation of occupational health and safety performance.
Selecting leading and lagging safety indicators and evaluating trends in incidents and risk exposure.
Evaluating compliance with applicable legal and other occupational health and safety requirements.
Internal audit principles, audit planning, audit criteria, scope, and evidence collection.
Preparing audit checklists and conducting interviews, observations, and document reviews.
Identifying nonconformities, documenting audit findings, and preparing clear audit reports.
Corrective action management, follow-up verification, and evaluation of corrective action effectiveness.
Practical exercise: Conducting a simulated ISO 45001 internal audit and documenting findings and improvement opportunities.

Day 5

Management Review, Continual Improvement & Certification Readiness

Management review requirements, inputs, outputs, and decision-making responsibilities.
Evaluating the suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness of the occupational health and safety management system.
Reviewing safety objectives, compliance status, audit results, incidents, corrective actions, and resource requirements.
Establishing a continual improvement framework and prioritizing actions according to risk and organizational objectives.
Integrating ISO 45001 with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 within an integrated management system.
Preparing implementation plans, assigning responsibilities, and establishing realistic timelines.
Understanding the certification process, audit stages, evidence requirements, and common areas of nonconformity.
Addressing implementation gaps, strengthening documented information, and verifying the effectiveness of operational controls.
Developing management dashboards and reporting mechanisms to communicate safety performance to senior leadership.
Final workshop: Developing an integrated ISO 45001 implementation and improvement plan covering organizational context, hazard identification, risk assessment, legal compliance, operational controls, emergency preparedness, internal auditing, management review, and certification readiness.

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