Occupational Health & Safety Training-Lead Auditor

Understand ISO 45001: Your Guide to Workplace Health & Safety

What is ISO 45001?

ISO 45001:2018 is the globally recognized standard for occupational health and safety (OH&S) management systems. It's the latest version, superseding OHSAS 18001:2007, and provides a framework for creating a safer and healthier work environment. This standard helps organizations prevent work-related injuries, ill-health, and fatalities, while also driving continuous improvement in their OH&S performance.

Why is ISO 45001 Important?

Implementing an OH&S management system based on ISO 45001 offers numerous benefits:

• Improved Employee Well-being: Prioritizes the safety and health of your workforce.
• Reduced Risk: Proactively identifies and mitigates potential hazards.
• Enhanced Compliance: Helps meet legal and regulatory requirements related to workplace safety.
• Increased Productivity: A safe workplace fosters a more engaged and productive workforce.
• Stronger Reputation: Demonstrates a commitment to responsible business practices.
• Competitive Advantage: Can be a key differentiator in attracting and retaining talent and customers.

Key Aspects of ISO 45001

This awareness presentation covers:

• The Basics of ISO 45001: What it is, its development, and the reasons behind its creation.
• OH&S Management System: Understanding the core principles of managing health and safety.
• ISO 45001 Structure: A detailed look at the standard's framework, including Annex L and its alignment with other management system standards.
• The Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) Cycle: How ISO 45001 utilizes the PDCA model for continuous improvement.
• Context of the Organization, Leadership & Worker Participation, Planning, Support, Operation, Performance Evaluation & Improvement: A breakdown of the key clauses within the standard.
• Preparing for an Audit: Practical tips for both auditees and auditors.

Learning Objectives

After completing this training, you will be able to:

1. Gain a solid understanding of ISO 45001 and its significance.
2. Comprehend the structure and key components of the ISO 45001 standard.
3. Understand the ISO 45001 certification process.
4. Learn practical strategies for effectively participating in an ISO 45001 audit session.

Training Package Includes

• ISO 45001:2018 Awareness PPT Presentation: A comprehensive PowerPoint presentation designed to educate employees, new hires, and potential auditees.
• ISO Certification Audit Poster: A printable poster (available in color and monochrome, A3 size) to reinforce key audit concepts.

Who Should Attend?

This training is beneficial for:

• Employees: To understand their role in maintaining a safe workplace.
• New Hires: To quickly familiarize themselves with the organization's safety policies and procedures.
• Auditees: To prepare for and effectively participate in ISO 45001 audits.
• OH&S Professionals: To supplement their training and knowledge.
• Internal Auditors: To enhance their auditing skills.

Explore Related Management System Standards

Consider these complementary standards:

• [ISO 9001:2015 (QMS)](link to ISO 9001)
• [ISO 13485:2016 (Medical Devices - QMS)](link to ISO 13485)
• [ISO 14001:2015 (EMS)](link to ISO 14001)
• [ISO 19011:2018 (Auditing Management Systems)](link to ISO 19011)
• [ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 (SMS)](link to ISO 20000-1)
• [ISO 20121:2012 (ESMS)](link to ISO 20121)
• [ISO 20400:2017 (Sustainable Procurement)](link to ISO 20400)
• [ISO 22000:2018 (FSMS)](link to ISO 2200