Understanding ISO 45001 and OHS Management Systems

This Introduction to ISO 45001 course provides a clear understanding of the ISO 45001:2018 standard and how it applies in real workplace environments. It helps organisations build a shared understanding of occupational health and safety management systems (OHSMS) and supports compliance and continual improvement.

The course explains the key clauses of ISO 45001 and demonstrates how they influence everyday decisions, using practical examples and a case study to connect theory with real-world application.

Course Details

Duration: Approximately 2 hours

Format: Fully online

Assessment: Multiple choice

Certification: Same-day digital certificate

Certificate Validity: 3 years

Who Should Attend

• Operations Managers
• Department Managers
• Site Supervisors
• Team Leaders
• Health and Safety Champions
• Front-line Employees

Course Overview

This course focuses on building awareness of ISO 45001 across all levels of an organisation. It highlights how leadership, planning, and operational control contribute to a safer workplace and improved compliance.

Learners will understand how the Plan–Do–Check–Act (PDCA) cycle supports continual improvement and how each role contributes to effective health and safety management.

Course Content

Module 1 – ISO 45001 Basics

• Understanding ISO 45001
• What is an Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS)
• Structure of the ISO 45001 standard

Module 2 – Planning for a Safer Workplace

• Context of the organisation
• Leadership and worker participation
• Planning and support requirements

Module 3 – Implementing, Monitoring & Improving

• Operational controls
• Performance evaluation
• Continual improvement

What You Will Learn

• The purpose and key principles of ISO 45001
• How leadership and planning improve workplace safety
• The role of communication, competence, and resources
• How risk-based thinking supports hazard identification and control
• How monitoring and continual improvement strengthen compliance
• How individuals contribute to ISO 45001 certification and safety performance

Approval & Certification

This course is approved by the International Institute of Risk & Safety Management (IIRSM) and aligned with ISO 45001:2018 standards. A digital certificate is issued upon successful completion of the course and assessment.

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