ISO 45001: Transition
The ISO 45001: Transition course is designed to support organizations and professionals in transitioning existing Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OH&SMS)�such as those based on OHSAS 18001 or earlier OH&S frameworks�to ISO 45001, the current international standard for occupational health and safety management. ISO 45001 is published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and adopts a risk-based, leadership-driven, and worker-participative approach to managing OH&S risks. Transitioning to ISO 45001 requires changes in governance, leadership accountability, worker consultation, risk management, and system integration. This course focuses on gap analysis, transition planning, documentation updates, cultural change, and audit readiness, enabling participants to manage the transition efficiently while maintaining operational continuity and compliance. Course Objectives By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Understand the purpose and scope of ISO 45001 transition activities Identify key differences between OHSAS 18001 and ISO 45001 Assess the impact of ISO 45001 requirements on existing OH&SMS Conduct structured OH&SMS gap analyses Develop and implement an ISO 45001 transition plan Update OH&S policies, procedures, and controls Prepare for transition and certification audits
Course Curriculum
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- Purpose of OH&SMS transition
- Drivers for adopting ISO 45001
- Transition timelines and expectations
- Roles and responsibilities during transition
2
- OHSAS 18001 vs ISO 45001
- High-Level Structure (Annex SL) alignment
- Leadership and worker participation enhancements
- Risk-based and preventive approach
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- Reviewing the existing OH&SMS
- Identifying affected processes and controls
- Assessing organizational readiness
- Risk-based prioritization of transition actions
4
- Clause-by-clause gap analysis
- Identifying nonconformities and improvement areas
- Documenting transition findings
- Defining corrective actions
5
- Developing a transition strategy
- Assigning roles, responsibilities, and resources
- Setting milestones and timelines
- Managing transition risks
6
- Updating OH&S policy and objectives
- Strengthening leadership accountability
- Enhancing worker consultation and participation
- Aligning roles and responsibilities
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- Updating hazard identification processes
- Integrating risks and opportunities
- Applying the hierarchy of controls
- Managing change-related OH&S risks
8
- Updating OH&SMS documentation
- Aligning procedures with ISO 45001 terminology
- Document control during transition
- Ensuring traceability and consistency
9
- Transition-related awareness programs
- Training needs and competence updates
- Communicating changes to workers and stakeholders
- Supporting cultural change
10
- Conducting transition-focused internal audits
- Management review during transition
- Addressing gaps and nonconformities
- Confirming readiness for certification
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- Preparing for ISO 45001 transition audits
- Working with certification bodies
- Managing audit findings
- Achieving certification
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- Monitoring OH&SMS effectiveness after transition
- Lessons learned and improvement opportunities
- Sustaining OH&S performance
- Preparing for future updates
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- Instructor-led classroom or virtual training
- Transition planning workshops
- Gap analysis and scenario-based exercises
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- Health and safety managers and officers
- ISO 45001 Lead Implementers and Auditors
- Operations and facility managers
- Governance, risk, and compliance professionals
- Consultants supporting OH&SMS transitions
- Organizations transitioning from OHSAS 18001 to ISO 45001
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- Knowledge of ISO 45001 or OHSAS 18001
- Experience with occupational health and safety management systems is recommended
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- Gap analysis and transition planning exercises
- Knowledge checks and facilitated discussions
- Optional transition assessment
This course includes
- 16+ Activity Modules
- 40 hours + lessons
- Lifetime access
- Certificate of completion
- Available on desktop and mobile
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