Course Overview

Course Overview

The ISO 45001 Development and Implementation Training Course equips participants with the practical knowledge and skills to design, develop, and implement an effective Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) in alignment with ISO 45001:2018.

The course emphasizes a systems-thinking approach to health and safety management, integrating risk-based thinking, compliance requirements, leadership involvement, and continual improvement strategies to reduce workplace incidents and support sustainable performance.

Ideal for SHEQ managers, HSE practitioners, risk officers, and implementation teams, this course blends ISO 45001 theory with real-world application.

Duration: 5 Days

Learning Outcomes

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

• Understand and interpret the ISO 45001:2018 clauses and requirements.
• Develop an OHSMS framework tailored to organizational risks and objectives.
• Identify workplace hazards, assess risks, and plan controls.
• Align occupational health and safety practices with legal obligations and compliance needs.
• Develop policies, procedures, and documentation aligned with ISO 45001.
• Plan and manage the implementation of an effective OHSMS.
• Support continual improvement through measurement, evaluation, and corrective actions.
• Prepare for internal audits and third-party certification readiness.

Course Content

Day 1: Understanding the ISO 45001 Standard and Strategic Planning

• Module 1: Overview of ISO 45001 and the Management System Approach
  • Evolution from OHSAS 18001
  • Structure of the Standard (Annex SL High-Level Structure)
  • Key Terminology and Concepts
• Module 2: Clause 4 – Context of the Organization
  • Understanding Internal and External Issues
  • Needs and Expectations of Workers and Stakeholders
  • Defining Scope and Boundaries of the OHSMS
• Module 3: Clause 5 – Leadership and Worker Participation
  • Top Management Commitment
  • Health and Safety Policy Development
  • Worker Involvement and Consultation Strategies

Day 2: Hazard Identification, Risk Planning and Compliance

• Module 4: Clause 6 – Planning
  • Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
  • Legal and Other Compliance Obligations
  • Objectives and Planning to Achieve Them
  • Action Plans for Risk-Based Thinking
• Module 5: ISO 45001 Risk Management in Practice
  • Integrating Risk into Operational Decision-Making
  • Tools for Risk Ranking and Control Selection
  • Aligning with National OH&S Legislation (e.g. OHS Act, Regulations)

Day 3: Support, Resources, and Operational Control

• Module 6: Clause 7 – Support
  • Resources, Competence, Awareness, and Communication
  • Documented Information (Control of Documents and Records)
• Module 7: Clause 8 – Operational Planning and Control
  • Hierarchy of Controls and Safe Work Procedures
  • Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning
  • Contractor and Outsourced Work Management

Day 4: Monitoring, Evaluation and Internal Improvement

• Module 8: Clause 9 – Performance Evaluation
  • Monitoring and Measurement of OH&S Performance
  • Internal Audit Programs
  • Management Review Inputs and Outputs
• Module 9: Clause 10 – Improvement
  • Managing Incidents, Non-Conformities, and Corrective Actions
  • Driving Continual Improvement Through Root Cause Analysis
  • Success Factors in OHSMS Improvement

Day 5: Implementation Planning and Practical Application

• Module 10: ISO 45001 System Implementation
  • Step-by-Step Implementation Roadmap
  • Integration with Existing SHEQ or ISO Management Systems
  • Readiness for Certification Audits
• Practical Group Exercise:
  • Develop an ISO 45001 Implementation Plan for a Simulated Organization
  • Create Key Documents: Policy, Risk Register, Communication Plan
  • Final Presentation and Peer Review

Course Difficulty: Intermediate to Advanced