COURSE OVERVIEW:

Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) is a fundamental responsibility of every organization to ensure the well-being of its employees and stakeholders. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to ISO 45001, the world’s first international standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. Participants will learn how the standard provides a framework to manage OH&S risks and opportunities, prevent work-related injury and ill health, and provide safe and healthy workplaces.

The scope of this training involves an exploration of the standard’s structure, which follows the High-Level Structure (Annex SL) common to other ISO standards. Attendees will learn the core requirements of the standard, with a particular focus on the unique emphasis ISO 45001 places on leadership commitment and worker participation. The curriculum is designed to help participants understand how to transition from a reactive approach to safety to a proactive, risk-based management system.

Coverage includes the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle as it applies to OH&S, the importance of hazard identification and risk assessment, and the legal compliance framework. Participants will explore how an OH&S management system integrates with other business processes to improve organizational resilience and reputation. The course serves as an essential starting point for anyone involved in safety management, internal auditing, or supporting the implementation of ISO 45001 in their workplace.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Explain the purpose and business benefits of an ISO 45001 OH&S Management System.
• Understand the High-Level Structure (Annex SL) and its key terms.
• Recognize the importance of "Context" in safety management planning.
• Define the role of Top Management in safety leadership and commitment.
• Understand the requirements for worker consultation and participation.
• Explain the fundamental process of Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment.
• Identify the difference between OH&S risks and OH&S opportunities.
• Recognize the importance of legal and other compliance obligations.
• Describe the requirements for safety competence and awareness.
• Identify the elements of operational control and emergency preparedness.
• Explain the role of internal audits and management reviews in safety.
• Understand the process for investigating incidents and corrective actions.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Safety Representatives, Department Managers, HR Professionals, Operations Supervisors, and Employees new to Health and Safety management.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.