Course Overview

Course Overview

The ISO 45001 Introduction Training Course provides participants with a foundational understanding of the ISO 45001:2018 standard, which specifies the requirements for an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS). This course introduces the key principles, structure, and core requirements of ISO 45001 and explains how organizations can use it to proactively improve worker safety, reduce workplace risks, and create better, safer working conditions.

This course is ideal for individuals new to occupational health and safety management systems or those preparing their organizations for ISO 45001 adoption and compliance.

Duration: 1 Day

Learning Outcomes

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

• Understand the purpose and key concepts of ISO 45001:2018.
• Explain the benefits of implementing an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS).
• Describe the High-Level Structure (Annex SL) and how it applies to ISO 45001.
• Summarize the main clauses and requirements of the ISO 45001 standard.
• Recognize the role of leadership, risk-based thinking, worker participation, and continual improvement in occupational health and safety.
• Identify steps towards implementing ISO 45001 in their organization.

Course Content

Day 1: Full ISO 45001 Overview and Introduction

• Module 1: Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS)
  • Why Health and Safety Management Matters
  • History and Evolution of OHS Standards (OHSAS 18001 to ISO 45001)
• Module 2: Purpose, Benefits, and Scope of ISO 45001
  • Business Benefits of Implementation
  • Improved Worker Safety, Legal Compliance, Reputation, and Productivity
• Module 3: Structure of ISO 45001:2018
  • High-Level Structure (Annex SL) Overview
  • Context of the Organization and Stakeholder Expectations
• Module 4: Key Concepts and Core Requirements
  • Leadership and Worker Participation
  • Planning for Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Opportunity Management
  • Operational Control and Emergency Preparedness
  • Performance Evaluation and Improvement
• Module 5: Steps Toward ISO 45001 Implementation
  • Gap Analysis and Initial Planning
  • Management System Development
  • Certification Preparation Basics
• Practical Exercise:
  • Quick Organizational Readiness Self-Assessment for ISO 45001 Adoption
  • Group Discussion: Common Health and Safety Challenges and How ISO 45001 Can Address Them
• Course Wrap-Up and Certification Review

Course Difficulty: Beginner