ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 Essentials for Implementation Readiness
This one-day interactive training provides a comprehensive overview of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards, tailored for professionals seeking to build or reinforce a solid foundational understanding of environmental and occupational health & safety management systems.
The course is ideal for teams preparing for future certification, offering a balanced mix of theory, real-world examples, and group discussions. It is designed for participants with some prior exposure to the standards—those who are not complete beginners but not yet experts.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the purpose and structure of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
- Identify key clauses and requirements of both standards.
- Understand how to integrate EMS and OHSMS into business operations.
- Recognize the benefits and challenges of certification.
- Participate more effectively in their organization’s management system initiatives.
This course is designed for:
- HSE professionals
- Environmental coordinators
- Safety officers
- Operations and compliance managers
- Team leads involved in EMS or OHSMS implementation
- Organizations planning for ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 certification
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Welcome & Introductions Overview of the day, participant expectations |
| 09:00 – 11:30 | ISO 14001:2015 Overview - Purpose and benefits of an Environmental Management System (EMS) - Key clauses (Context, Leadership, Planning, Support, Operation, Performance Evaluation, Improvement) - Risk-based thinking and life cycle perspective - Examples of environmental aspects and impacts - Group activity: Identifying environmental aspects in your organization |
| 11:30 – 11:45 | Break |
| 11:45 – 13:00 | ISO 45001:2018 Introduction - Purpose and benefits of an Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS) - High-Level Structure (HLS) and integration with ISO 14001 |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch Break |
| 14:00 – 16:30 | ISO 45001:2018 Deep Dive - Key clauses (Hazard identification, Worker participation, Operational control, Emergency preparedness) - Legal and regulatory compliance - Incident investigation and continual improvement - Group activity: Mapping OH&S risks and opportunities |
| 16:30 – 17:00 | Wrap-Up & Q&A - Certification roadmap - Key takeaways - Feedback and next steps |
From Awareness to Action: ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 Essentials
This one-day interactive training provides a comprehensive overview of ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management Systems) and ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems). Designed for professionals with some prior exposure to the standards, the course bridges the gap between basic awareness and advanced implementation.
Participants will explore the structure, key clauses, and integration opportunities of both standards through a mix of theory, real-world examples, and group activities. The session also outlines the benefits of certification and what to expect on the path toward it.
Topics Covered
- Overview of ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
- Overview of ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (OHSMS)
- High-Level Structure (HLS) and integration of ISO standards
- Key clauses and requirements of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
- Risk-based thinking and life cycle perspective (ISO 14001)
- Hazard identification and risk control (ISO 45001)
- Legal and regulatory compliance considerations
- Roles of leadership and worker participation
- Continual improvement and internal performance evaluation
- Practical examples and group activities for EMS and OHSMS
- Builds foundational knowledge for future certification efforts
- Enhances cross-functional understanding of EMS and OHSMS
- Encourages proactive risk and impact identification
- Promotes a culture of safety and sustainability
- Supports compliance and continual improvement initiatives
Instructor-led training in-person or in a virtual classroom. This means the course is Live Online. Participants will learn through online teaching. Lectures, case studies, group exercises, discussions, problem solving, examples with explanation, assignments and/or quizzes happen in the virtual classroom training. Participants need to connect to the class from any internet accessible location. Each module is delivered live using webinar technology, creating a virtual classroom learning environment. Live sessions provide you with direct access to the trainer so you can ask questions, understand complex concepts and share ideas with peers. Webcam and microphone are REQUIRED to interact with the instructor and/or other participants.
The course content and structure are designed by the domain experts from TÜV SÜD.
With immense experience and knowledge in the relevant standards, our team of product specialists and technical experts at TÜV SÜD, developed the course content based on current business landscape and market requirements.
It is highly recommended that learners obtain a copy of the ISO standard to be referenced during the course. The standard may be purchased through the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) (www.ansi.org) and/or American Society for Quality (ASQ) (www.asq.org).