Introduction:

ISO 45001:2018 represents the global benchmark for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS), designed to reduce workplace risks, protect employees, and strengthen organizational resilience. It provides a structured framework that integrates safety governance, risk identification, compliance, and continual enhancement into core business processes. This training program offers participants in depth knowledge of ISO 45001:2018 requirements, advanced risk control techniques, and performance monitoring systems. It emphasizes alignment with international best practices, enabling institutions to embed a proactive culture of safety and accountability across all levels.

Program Objectives:

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

Identify the structural framework and institutional context of ISO 45001:2018.
Evaluate leadership roles, governance structures, and planning frameworks for OH&S integration.
Explore operational models for documentation, communication, and emergency preparedness.
Use advanced performance evaluation techniques and audit systems for OH&S monitoring.
Analyze implementation strategies that integrate ISO 45001 with other management systems.

Target Audience:

Health and Safety Managers and Officers.
Risk and Compliance Professionals.
HR and Operations Managers.
Internal Auditors.
Department Heads and Supervisors.
Management Representatives for OHSMS implementation.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Introduction to ISO 45001:2018 and OH&S Fundamentals:

Structure of ISO 45001 and its relation to OHSAS 18001 and ISO Annex SL.
Core definitions, principles, and terminology in occupational health and safety.
Organizational context and identification of interested parties.
Scope, applicability, and boundaries of OHSMS.
Importance of structured risk-based approaches in OH&S.

Unit 2:

Leadership, Planning, and Risk Control:

Leadership accountability and governance structures for OH&S.
How to establish OH&S objectives aligned with corporate goals.
Hazard identification and advanced risk assessment methodologies.
Legal and regulatory compliance obligations under ISO 45001.
Strategic planning steps used to address risks and embed them into operations.

Unit 3:

Operational Planning and Support Structures:

Defining roles, responsibilities, and accountability mechanisms.
Worker participation and consultation frameworks.
Control of documented information, communication, and reporting systems.
Emergency preparedness and structured response planning.
Oversight of contractors and outsourced operations within OHSMS.

Unit 4:

Performance Evaluation and Improvement:

Advanced KPIs and metrics for monitoring OH&S performance.
Internal audit methodologies aligned with ISO 45001.
Management review structures for performance oversight.
Systems for investigating incidents, nonconformities, and corrective actions.
Key steps for embedding continual improvement and safety culture across the organization.

Unit 5:

Implementation Strategy and Integration with Business Systems:

Structured phases for establishing and embedding an OHSMS within organizational processes.
Tools and methodologies for conducting gap analysis and prioritizing corrective actions.
Models for integrating ISO 45001 with ISO 9001 (Quality) and ISO 14001 (Environment) to build a unified management system.
Institutional frameworks for workforce engagement and communication during implementation.
Mechanisms for sustaining compliance and aligning with external certification requirements.

Occupational Health and Safety Management System ISO 45001 2018