Introduction:

ISO 45001:2018 represents the global benchmark for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS), designed to reduce workplace risks, protect employees, and strengthen organizational resilience. It provides a structured framework that integrates safety governance, risk identification, compliance, and continual enhancement into core business processes. This training program offers participants in depth knowledge of ISO 45001:2018 requirements, advanced risk control techniques, and performance monitoring systems. It emphasizes alignment with international best practices, enabling institutions to embed a proactive culture of safety and accountability across all levels.

Program Objectives:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Identify the structural framework and institutional context of ISO 45001:2018.

• Evaluate leadership roles, governance structures, and planning frameworks for OH&S integration.

• Explore operational models for documentation, communication, and emergency preparedness.

• Use advanced performance evaluation techniques and audit systems for OH&S monitoring.

• Analyze implementation strategies that integrate ISO 45001 with other management systems.

Target Audience:

• Health and Safety Managers and Officers.

• Risk and Compliance Professionals.

• HR and Operations Managers.

• Internal Auditors.

• Department Heads and Supervisors.

• Management Representatives for OHSMS implementation.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Introduction to ISO 45001:2018 and OH&S Fundamentals:

• Structure of ISO 45001 and its relation to OHSAS 18001 and ISO Annex SL.

• Core definitions, principles, and terminology in occupational health and safety.

• Organizational context and identification of interested parties.

• Scope, applicability, and boundaries of OHSMS.

• Importance of structured risk-based approaches in OH&S.

Unit 2:

Leadership, Planning, and Risk Control:

• Leadership accountability and governance structures for OH&S.

• How to establish OH&S objectives aligned with corporate goals.

• Hazard identification and advanced risk assessment methodologies.

• Legal and regulatory compliance obligations under ISO 45001.

• Strategic planning steps used to address risks and embed them into operations.

Unit 3:

Operational Planning and Support Structures:

• Defining roles, responsibilities, and accountability mechanisms.

• Worker participation and consultation frameworks.

• Control of documented information, communication, and reporting systems.

• Emergency preparedness and structured response planning.

• Oversight of contractors and outsourced operations within OHSMS.

Unit 4:

Performance Evaluation and Improvement:

• Advanced KPIs and metrics for monitoring OH&S performance.

• Internal audit methodologies aligned with ISO 45001.

• Management review structures for performance oversight.

• Systems for investigating incidents, nonconformities, and corrective actions.

• Key steps for embedding continual improvement and safety culture across the organization.

Unit 5:

Implementation Strategy and Integration with Business Systems:

• Structured phases for establishing and embedding an OHSMS within organizational processes.

• Tools and methodologies for conducting gap analysis and prioritizing corrective actions.

• Models for integrating ISO 45001 with ISO 9001 (Quality) and ISO 14001 (Environment) to build a unified management system.

• Institutional frameworks for workforce engagement and communication during implementation.

• Mechanisms for sustaining compliance and aligning with external certification requirements.