ISO 45001: Foundation
The ISO 45001: Foundation course provides participants with a solid understanding of the requirements, structure, and practical application of an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OH&SMS) based on ISO 45001. ISO 45001 is published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and is the international benchmark for managing occupational health and safety risks. The standard is designed to help organizations prevent work-related injury and ill health, ensure safe and healthy workplaces, and continually improve OH&S performance. This Foundation-level course goes beyond basic awareness and introduces learners to core ISO 45001 clauses, hazard identification, risk and opportunity management, leadership responsibilities, worker participation, and performance evaluation. It prepares participants to support OH&SMS implementation, internal audits, and continual improvement initiatives, or to progress to ISO 45001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor certifications. Course Objectives By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Understand the purpose, scope, and benefits of ISO 45001 Interpret the structure and key requirements of an OH&SMS Understand OH&S hazard identification and risk management concepts Recognize leadership and worker participation requirements Support OH&SMS implementation and operation Prepare for the ISO 45001 Foundation certification examination
Course Curriculum
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- Occupational health and safety concepts
- Types of workplace hazards
- Risk-based approach to OH&S
- Benefits of systematic OH&S management
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- Purpose and scope of ISO 45001
- Applicability to organizations of all sizes and sectors
- Benefits of ISO 45001 certification
- Relationship with other ISO management system standards
3
- High-Level Structure (Annex SL)
- Context of the organization
- Leadership and worker participation
- Planning, support, operation, evaluation, and improvement
4
- Understanding internal and external issues
- Needs and expectations of workers and interested parties
- Determining OH&SMS scope
- Risks, opportunities, and OH&S objectives
5
- Top management responsibilities
- OH&S policy and objectives
- Worker consultation and participation
- Roles, responsibilities, and authorities
6
- Identifying hazards
- Assessing OH&S risks
- Determining controls and preventive measures
- Opportunities for OH&S improvement
7
- Implementing operational controls
- Managing change
- Emergency preparedness and response
- Contractor and outsourced process control
8
- Resources and competence
- Awareness and communication
- Documented information
- Control of records
9
- Monitoring and measurement
- Incident reporting and investigation (overview)
- Internal audits (overview)
- Management review
10
- Nonconformity and corrective action
- Continual improvement
- Preventing recurrence of incidents
- Strengthening OH&S performance
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- Certification process overview
- Audit stages and expectations
- Common nonconformities
- Maintaining certification
12
- Review of ISO 45001 Foundation syllabus
- Sample questions and exam techniques
- Certification exam guidance
13
- Instructor-led classroom or virtual training
- Interactive discussions and safety scenarios
- Case-based learning
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- Health and safety officers and representatives
- Managers and supervisors
- Governance, risk, and compliance professionals
- Operations and facility managers
- Internal auditors and OH&S team members
- Professionals preparing for ISO 45001 Foundation certification
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- No formal prerequisites
- Basic understanding of workplace operations is beneficial
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- Knowledge checks and quizzes
- Scenario-based discussions
- ISO 45001 Foundation certification examination
This course includes
- 16+ Activity Modules
- 40 hours + lessons
- Lifetime access
- Certificate of completion
- Available on desktop and mobile
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