COURSE OVERVIEW:

The transition from the OHSAS 18001 specification to the ISO 45001 international standard represents a shift toward a more proactive, leadership-driven approach to occupational health and safety. This course is designed to guide organizations through the specific changes required to migrate their existing safety systems to the new ISO framework. Participants will learn how to leverage their current OHSAS foundations while incorporating the mandatory new requirements of Annex SL.

The scope of this training involves a detailed comparison between the two standards, highlighting the increased emphasis on worker participation, mental health, and the management of change. Attendees will explore how to transition from a "safety manager" focused system to one where top management is directly accountable for safety performance. The curriculum focuses on the practical steps of updating documentation, conducting gap analyses, and preparing the workforce for a successful transition audit.

Coverage includes the new definition of "risk" and "opportunity" in a safety context, the requirement to identify external and internal issues, and the expanded role of worker consultation. Participants will examine the transition timelines and the process for achieving accredited certification under ISO 45001. By the end of this course, attendees will be equipped with a comprehensive transition plan that ensures compliance while enhancing the overall safety culture and well-being of the organization.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

• Identify the key differences between OHSAS 18001 and ISO 45001.
• Understand the impact of the High-Level Structure (Annex SL) on safety.
• Interpret the new requirements for "Context of the Organization."
• Explain the shift in Leadership and Management Commitment.
• Develop processes for enhanced Worker Consultation and Participation.
• Apply Risk-Based Thinking to Occupational Health and Safety.
• Integrate Hazard Identification with the assessment of OH&S Opportunities.
• Update existing OHSAS 18001 documentation to meet ISO 45001 needs.
• Manage the transition of outsourced and contracted safety processes.
• Conduct a comprehensive Gap Analysis of the current safety system.
• Prepare a detailed project plan for the ISO 45001 transition.
• Lead the organization through the transition certification audit.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

HSE Managers, Safety Officers, OHSAS 18001 Internal Auditors, and Management Representatives responsible for safety transitions.

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.