ISO 45001 Training — Occupational Health & Safety

The ISO 45001 standard training is designed to help participants understand and implement an occupational health and safety management system (OHSMS) compliant with this standard. ISO 45001 is an international standard that aims to protect employees and visitors from work-related accidents and illnesses by establishing a framework for managing OH&S risks.

Training Objectives

• Understand ISO 45001 requirements: Acquire in-depth knowledge of the standard’s specific requirements.
• Implement an OH&S management system: Learn to develop, document, and integrate an occupational health and safety management system.
• Reduce occupational risks: Identify and assess health and safety risks, and implement effective control measures.
• Prepare for ISO 45001 certification: Become familiar with the certification process, including internal and external audits.
• Improve OH&S performance: Use ISO 45001 to establish continuous improvement objectives in occupational health and safety.

Typical ISO 45001 Training Content

Introduction to ISO 45001

• Presentation of the ISO 45001 standard and its importance for organisations.
• Background and history of the standard.
• Basic concepts of occupational health and safety management.

Structure of ISO 45001

• Overview of the HLS (High-Level Structure) used by management standards.
• Main clauses: organisational context, leadership, planning, support, operations, performance evaluation, improvement.

Occupational Health and Safety Management Principles

• Hazard identification and risk assessment.
• Legal compliance and other applicable requirements.
• Establishing OH&S objectives and planning to achieve them.
• Operational controls to reduce OH&S risks.
• Monitoring, measurement, and evaluation of OH&S performance.

Detailed Standard Requirements

• Organisational context: understanding internal and external factors influencing OH&S.
• Leadership and management commitment: responsibilities, OH&S policy, communication.
• Planning: identification of risks and opportunities, legal compliance, action planning.
• Support: resource management, competence, awareness, communication, documentation.
• Operations: implementation of controls for risk management, emergency preparedness and response.
• Performance evaluation: internal audits, monitoring and measurement, management review.
• Continuous improvement: corrective actions, prevention, performance improvement.

Implementing an OH&S Management System

• Steps for implementing an OH&S management system according to ISO 45001.
• System documentation: OH&S policies, procedures, records.
• Risk and opportunity management.
• Performance monitoring and internal audit conduct.

Preparing for ISO 45001 Certification

• Certification process and choice of certification body.
• Preparation for external audits.
• Non-conformity management and corrective actions.

Case Studies and Practical Workshops

• Analysis of practical cases to illustrate ISO 45001 implementation.
• Group exercises to identify hazards and establish control measures.

Teaching Methods

• Theoretical courses: Presentation of standard concepts and requirements.
• Practical workshops: Interactive exercises to apply concepts in real-world situations.
• Case studies: Analysis of real situations to illustrate OH&S management system implementation.
• Audit simulations: Exercises to prepare and conduct internal and external audits.

Target Audience

OH&S managers: Professionals responsible for occupational health and safety management in the organisation. Managers and project leaders: Executives involved in implementing or improving an OH&S management system. Internal auditors: Future or current internal auditors seeking to deepen their knowledge of ISO 45001. Anyone involved in OH&S management.

Duration and Certification

Duration: Training generally lasts between 2 and 5 days, depending on the level of detail and objective (introduction, implementation, internal audit). Certification: Upon completion of training, participants may receive a certificate of participation or, for more advanced training, a professional certification (such as “Lead Auditor ISO 45001”).

Where to Take the Training?

ISO 45001 training can be taken with specialist training organisations, OH&S consultants, or within organisations that offer certified in-house training.

Benefits of the Training

• Improved OH&S skills: Training provides a better understanding of the standard’s requirements and how to apply them.
• Certification preparation: Increases chances of success during ISO 45001 certification.
• Reduction in accidents and incidents: Contributes to better OH&S risk management, which can reduce accidents and improve occupational health and safety.

In summary, ISO 45001 training is essential for any organisation seeking to strengthen its OH&S risk management and obtain or maintain ISO 45001 certification.