Course Overview

A four-day course for professionals tasked with leading the design and deployment of an OH&S management system to ISO 45001:2018. The programme follows a project-based structure covering hazard registers, operational controls, worker consultation, incident response, and certification readiness. Participants leave with the practical tools, templates, and roadmap needed to implement a working OH&S system.

Who Should Attend

• HSE managers and OH&S coordinators
• Project leaders driving ISO 45001 certification
• Consultants in construction, manufacturing, oil & gas, healthcare, and logistics
• Safety champions and management representatives

What You Will Learn

• Conduct an OH&S gap analysis against ISO 45001:2018
• Build hazard registers, risk assessments, and control plans
• Establish worker consultation and participation mechanisms
• Develop emergency preparedness, response procedures, and incident investigation systems
• Plan operational controls, contractor management, and procurement controls
• Prepare documentation and processes for stage 1 and stage 2 certification audits

Course Content

• Project setup, gap analysis, and OH&S policy
• Context, worker consultation, and leadership
• Hazard identification, risk assessment, and the hierarchy of controls
• Legal compliance and OH&S objectives
• Operational controls, procurement, and contractor management
• Emergency preparedness and incident investigation
• Performance evaluation, internal audit, and management review
• Certification readiness and continual improvement

Methodology

A workshop-led course combining trainer presentations, group exercises, case studies, and template-driven document development across the four days.

Assessment

Continuous assessment through implementation exercises and a final written assessment.

Certificate

Prerequisites