ISO 45001: Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) Implementation

This advanced training course provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to implement, manage, and maintain an ISO 45001-compliant Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS). The course is designed for HSE professionals, safety managers, and auditors seeking to enhance workplace safety, reduce risks, and improve legal compliance using ISO 45001 standards.

Participants will gain a deep understanding of ISO 45001:2018 requirements, risk-based thinking, hazard identification, operational controls, legal compliance, and continual improvement strategies. The training includes real-world case studies, practical exercises, and best practices for successful implementation.

Assessment and Certification:

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Certificate in ISO 45001 OHSMS Implementation, demonstrating their capability to implement and maintain an effective Occupational Health & Safety Management System.

Audience

This course is intended for:

HSE Managers, Safety Officers & Process Safety Engineers
Risk & Compliance Professionals
ISO 45001 Internal Auditors & Lead Auditors
HR & Occupational Health Leaders
Operations & Maintenance Managers
Senior Executives & Top Management

Course objectives

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

Understand the structure, principles, and key clauses of ISO 45001:2018
Develop a comprehensive OHSMS framework for implementation
Apply risk-based thinking for hazard identification & risk control
Enhance workplace safety and ensure regulatory compliance
Establish internal audit and continuous improvement mechanisms
Integrate ISO 45001 with other management systems (ISO 9001 & ISO 14001)

Course contents

Day 1: Introduction to ISO 45001 & Key Requirements

Pretest
Understanding Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Management Systems
- The Need for OHSMS in High-Risk Industries
- ISO 45001 vs. OHSAS 18001: Key Differences
ISO 45001 Structure & High-Level Overview
- The Annex SL Structure & Its Integration with Other Standards
- Key Clauses & Their Intent (PDCA Approach)
Clause 4: Context of the Organization
- Understanding Internal & External OHS Factors
- Identifying Interested Parties & Their Requirements
Workshop: ISO 45001 Gap Assessment for Your Organization

Day 2: Leadership, Planning & Risk-Based Thinking

Clause 5: Leadership & Worker Participation
- The Role of Leadership in Safety Culture & OHSMS Success
- Safety Leadership Commitment & Employee Involvement Strategies
Clause 6: Planning for the OHSMS
- Risk-Based Thinking & Hazard Identification Techniques
- Setting OHS Objectives & Planning to Achieve Them
- Hierarchy of Controls for Risk Mitigation
ISO 45001 Legal & Regulatory Compliance
- Compliance Obligations & Best Practices
- Understanding Local & International OHS Laws
Case Study: ISO 45001 Risk-Based Approach in Action

Day 3: Support, Operations & Hazard Controls

Clause 7: Support
- Competence, Training & Awareness in ISO 45001
- Effective Communication for OHS Management
- Documentation & Control of OHSMS Records
Clause 8: Operational Controls & Emergency Preparedness
- Hierarchy of Controls & Safe Work Practices
- Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Management of Change (MOC) in OHSMS Implementation
- Developing Emergency Response & Business Continuity Plans
Workshop: Conducting an OHS Risk Assessment

Day 4: Performance Evaluation & Continuous Improvement

Clause 9: Performance Evaluation
- Monitoring, Measuring & Analyzing OHS Performance
- Internal Audit Planning & Execution (ISO 19011 Guidelines)
- Leading & Lagging Safety Performance Indicators
Clause 10: Continuous Improvement & Non-Conformity Management
- Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA)
- Root Cause Analysis for Incident Prevention
- Leadership’s Role in Driving Continuous OHSMS Improvement
Practical Exercise: Developing an OHSMS Audit Plan

Day 5: ISO 45001 Certification Process & Implementation Strategy

ISO 45001 Certification Process Overview
- Stages of Certification: Documentation, Audit, & Compliance
- Common Non-Conformities & How to Address Them
Integrating ISO 45001 with Other Management Systems
- Synergies with ISO 9001 (Quality) & ISO 14001 (Environmental)
- Best Practices for Integrated Management Systems (IMS)
Finalizing the OHSMS Implementation Plan
- Developing an Action Plan for ISO 45001 Certification
- Continuous Monitoring & Post-Certification Maintenance
Final Workshop: Creating a Roadmap for ISO 45001 Implementation

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