ISO 45001:2018 Foundation OHSMS (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems)

This course aims to provide delegates who have an existing, basic knowledge of, or experience in, health and safety management with an understanding of the management systems approach and the requirements of ISO 45001, and to provide a basis for delegates who wish to go on to complete further OHSMS Auditor Training courses.

Description

Course Overview

This course aims to provide delegates who have an existing, basic knowledge of, or experience in, health and safety management with an understanding of the management systems approach and the requirements of ISO 45001, and to provide a basis for delegates who wish to go on to complete further OHSMS Auditor Training courses.

Who should attend

Those requiring an introduction to the ISO 45001 standards, especially those involved in the design, implementation and management of an OHSMS.

Course objectives

This course aims to provide students who have an existing, basic knowledge of, or experience in, OHSMS with an understanding of the management systems approach and the requirements of ISO 45001, and to provide a basis for students who wish to go on to complete further OHSMS Auditor Training courses.  It is useful though for anyone, whether an auditor, auditee, consultant, implementer or manager who wishes to understand ISO 45001:2018.

Course content

The course is designed to be as interactive as possible and focuses on exercises that allow delegates to experiment with ideas and come to their own conclusions. The course starts by looking at how the Management System fits in with the ‘rest of the business. It then goes on to look at the principles and influences that have created the shape of ISO 45001 before looking at the interpretation of the various requirements. 

The specific content of the course includes:

  • The ‘Context’ of an organisation
  • How an OHSMS can benefit a business or organisation
  • The process of implementing and maintaining an OHSMS
  • An understanding of key definitions contained in ISO 45001
  • The structure of ISO 45001 (which is based around the Plan Do Check Act cycle)
  • The concept of Internal and External Interested parties Context of an organisation
  • The purpose of H&S policy and the relationship under the OHSMS
  • Requirements to monitor, measure analysis and evaluate
  • The concept of continual improvement.

Course Pre-requisites

Students are expected to have the following prior basic understanding of the following before attending the course:

Management systems:

• The Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycle

• The core elements of a management system and the interrelationship between top management responsibility, policy, objectives, planning, implementation, measurement, review, and continual improvement.

Health and Safety Management:

The intended outcomes of an Occupational Health and Safety Management system:

  • Enhancement of safety and health performance
  • Fulfilment of compliance obligations
  • Achievement of company objectives.

There will be a short quiz at the start to assess the level of understanding.

Course Materials

Students receive comprehensive course manuals with reference materials.

 Duration

1 Day

 Expiry

3 Years.                      

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