ISO 45001: INTRODUCTION
The ISO 45001: Introduction course provides a clear and structured overview of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OH&SMS) based on ISO 45001, the international standard for managing occupational health and safety risks. ISO 45001 is published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and is applicable to organizations of all sizes and sectors. The standard focuses on preventing work-related injury and ill health, providing safe and healthy workplaces, and continually improving OH&S performance. This introductory course is designed to build foundational awareness of occupational health and safety management concepts, explain the structure and intent of ISO 45001, and clarify the roles of leadership, workers, and other stakeholders in creating a safe and healthy working environment. Course Objectives By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Understand the purpose and scope of ISO 45001 Explain key occupational health and safety concepts and terminology Understand the structure of ISO 45001 requirements Recognize leadership and worker participation roles Understand hazard identification and risk management at a high level Identify pathways to ISO 45001 implementation and certification
Course Curriculum
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- Occupational health and safety concepts
- Common workplace hazards and risks
- Importance of proactive OH&S management
- Legal and moral responsibilities
2
- Purpose and scope of ISO 45001
- Applicability to organizations and sectors
- Benefits of implementing an OH&SMS
- Relationship with other ISO management systems
3
- Risk-based approach to OH&S
- Worker participation and consultation
- Prevention of injury and ill health
- Continual improvement
4
- High-Level Structure (Annex SL)
- Context of the organization
- Leadership and worker participation (overview)
- Planning, support, and operation (overview)
5
- Identifying hazards
- Assessing OH&S risks
- Opportunities for OH&S improvement
- Controls and preventive measures
6
- Top management responsibilities
- Worker roles and participation
- OH&S policy and objectives
- Accountability and communication
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- Monitoring OH&S performance
- Incident reporting and investigation (overview)
- Corrective actions and improvement
- Continual improvement mindset
8
- Common OH&SMS implementation challenges
- Benefits to workers and organizations
- Integration with quality and environmental systems
- Preparing for Foundation and Lead-level courses
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- Instructor-led classroom or virtual training
- Interactive discussions and safety scenarios
- Case-based illustrations
10
- Employees and supervisors
- Health and safety representatives
- Managers and team leaders
- Governance, risk, and compliance professionals
- Professionals new to ISO 45001 and OH&S management
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- No formal prerequisites
- No prior health and safety experience required
12
- Knowledge checks and quizzes
- Participation in discussions
- Optional final assessment
This course includes
- 12+ Activity Modules
- 40 hours + lessons
- Lifetime access
- Certificate of completion
- Available on desktop and mobile
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