ISO 45001 Awareness & Implementation for Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
Build the knowledge and practical understanding needed to implement and maintain an effective ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System.
This course is certified by Exemplar Global.
Organizations worldwide are increasingly expected to demonstrate a proactive approach to occupational health and safety. ISO 45001:2018 provides a structured framework for identifying hazards, managing health and safety risks, improving workplace conditions, and protecting workers from injury and ill health.
This intensive one-day ISO 45001 Awareness & Implementation course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the purpose, structure, and requirements of ISO 45001:2018. Participants will learn the key concepts of occupational health and safety management systems (OH&S MS), including leadership, worker participation, risk-based thinking, legal compliance, operational controls, performance evaluation, and continual improvement.
The course also explains how organizations can implement ISO 45001 requirements within existing management systems to strengthen workplace safety performance and achieve long-term organizational success.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the purpose and benefits of an Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OH&S MS).
- Describe the structure, principles, and requirements of ISO 45001:2018.
- Explain the relationship between ISO 45001 and the PDCA continual improvement model.
- Understand organizational context, interested parties, and OH&S management system scope requirements.
- Apply concepts of hazard identification, risk assessment, and opportunity management.
- Understand leadership, worker consultation, and participation requirements.
- Identify legal and other compliance obligations relevant to OH&S management systems.
- Explain requirements related to competence, awareness, communication, and documented information.
- Understand operational controls, contractor management, outsourcing, and emergency preparedness requirements.
- Explain performance monitoring, internal auditing, management review, corrective action, and continual improvement processes.
- Support implementation and integration of ISO 45001 requirements within their organization.
This course is specially designed for:
- OH&S professionals
- OH&S / EHS Manager
- ISO 45001 OH&S Steering Committee members
- OH&S lead auditors, internal auditors
- Personnel responsible for updating legal requirements, monitoring OH&S performance and ensuring ISO 45001 conformance
Module 1: Introduction to ISO 45001:2018
- Course overview and objectives
- Purpose and benefits of OH&S Management Systems
- Revision history of ISO 45001
- Transition from OHSAS 18001
- PDCA methodology
- High-Level Structure (HLS) overview
Module 2: Scope, Terms and Definitions
- Scope and applicability
- Normative references
- Key ISO 45001 terminology
- Interpretation of standard requirements
Module 3: Clause 4 – Context of the Organization
- Organizational context
- Interested parties
- OH&S MS scope
- OH&S Management System requirements
Module 4: Clause 5 – Leadership and Worker Participation
- Leadership and commitment
- OH&S Policy
- Organizational roles and responsibilities
- Consultation and participation of workers
Module 5: Clause 6 – Planning
- Risks and opportunities
- Hazard identification
- Risk assessment
- Legal and other requirements
- OH&S objectives and planning
Module 6: Clause 7 – Support
- Resources
- Competence
- Awareness
- Communication
- Documented information
Module 7: Clause 8 – Operation
- Operational planning and controls
- Hierarchy of controls
- Management of change
- Procurement and contractor management
- Outsourcing controls
- Emergency preparedness and response
Module 8: Clause 9 – Performance Evaluation
- Monitoring and measurement
- Compliance evaluation
- Internal audit requirements
- Management review
Module 9: Clause 10 – Improvement
- Nonconformity management
- Corrective actions
- Continual improvement requirements
Assessment Activities
- Pre-course knowledge assessment
- Practical exercises and discussions
- Post-course assessment
- Course feedback session
Occupational health and safety is a critical element of sustainable business performance. Organizations that effectively manage workplace health and safety risks are better positioned to protect workers, improve operational resilience, meet legal obligations, and foster a positive safety culture. ISO 45001:2018 is the internationally recognized standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems designed to help organizations achieve these objectives.
This one-day awareness and implementation training provides a detailed introduction to ISO 45001:2018 and its requirements. Participants will gain an understanding of the purpose and benefits of an OH&S Management System, the structure of the standard, the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) approach, and the High-Level Structure used across modern ISO management system standards. The course also highlights the key differences between ISO 45001 and OHSAS 18001.
The program explores the core implementation requirements contained within Clauses 4 through 10 of the standard. Participants will learn how organizations establish context, identify interested parties, define system scope, demonstrate leadership commitment, engage workers, manage hazards and risks, determine compliance obligations, establish objectives, and implement operational controls.
Additional focus is given to emergency preparedness and response, competence and awareness, communication processes, documented information management, procurement and contractor controls, and management of organizational change. Practical examples and group discussions help participants understand how these requirements can be integrated into existing business processes.
By the end of the course, participants will understand how to support the implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of an ISO 45001-compliant OH&S Management System. They will also gain insight into internal audits, performance monitoring, management review processes, nonconformity management, corrective actions, and continual improvement activities that drive sustainable occupational health and safety performance.
Participants will be able to:
- Understand the purpose, intent, and benefits of ISO 45001:2018.
- Gain a structured understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Management System framework.
- Learn how ISO 45001 supports hazard prevention and health and safety risk reduction.
- Understand the PDCA methodology used to drive continual improvement.
- Learn how to identify and evaluate hazards, risks, opportunities, and compliance obligations.
- Understand leadership accountability and worker participation requirements.
- Gain practical insight into implementing ISO 45001 requirements within existing management systems.
- Understand the documentation requirements needed to support conformity.
- Learn how organizations monitor performance, conduct internal audits, and drive continual improvement.
- Receive a globally recognized TÜV SÜD certificate upon successful completion.
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This instructor-led course combines expert facilitation with interactive learning techniques designed to maximize participant engagement and knowledge retention.
Training methods include:
- Interactive instructor-led presentations
- Real-world examples and implementation discussions
- Guided exercises and group activities
- Knowledge checks, quizzes, and assessments
- Class discussions and Q&A sessions
- Pre-test and post-test evaluation
- Practical interpretation of ISO 45001 requirements
The course is delivered live in a virtual classroom environment, allowing participants to interact directly with the instructor and fellow attendees.
The course includes pre-test and post-test activities along with interactive exercises and discussions.
What is ISO 45001?
ISO 45001:2018 is the international standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OH&S MS) that helps organizations improve worker safety, reduce workplace risks, and enhance OH&S performance.
Is this course suitable for beginners?
Yes. The course is designed as an awareness and implementation program and does not require prior knowledge of ISO 45001.
Does the course explain all clauses of ISO 45001?
Yes. The training provides an overview of the complete standard structure and covers Clauses 4 through 10 in detail.
Will I learn how to implement ISO 45001?
Yes. Participants learn the practical requirements needed to establish, implement, maintain, and improve an OH&S Management System.
Does the course include hazard identification and risk assessment concepts?
Yes. Hazard identification, OH&S risk assessment, opportunities, and planning actions are key topics covered during the course.
Will legal compliance requirements be covered?
Yes. The course explains how organizations identify, manage, and monitor legal and other OH&S-related requirements.
Does the course include emergency preparedness and response requirements?
Yes. Participants learn the ISO 45001 requirements for emergency preparedness, response planning, testing, and continual review.
How long is the course?
The course duration is 1 day.
Is there an assessment?
Yes. The course includes pre-test and post-test activities along with interactive exercises and discussions.
Will participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Participants receive a TÜV SÜD certificate upon successful completion of the course.
Who should attend this course?
OH&S professionals, EHS managers, ISO 45001 implementation team members, steering committee members, internal auditors, lead auditors, and personnel responsible for OH&S compliance and performance monitoring.
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