ISO 45001:2018 OH&S Standard

ISO 45001:2018: Enhancing Occupational Health and Safety Management

ISO 45001:2018 outlines specific requirements for the establishment and operation of an Occupational Health and Safety management system, creating safe and healthy workplaces while preventing work-related injuries and illnesses.

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ISO 45001 Safety Management

Key Features of ISO 45001:2018

Additionally, it provides guidance for organizations aiming to create safe and healthy workplaces, preventing work-related injuries and illnesses while proactively enhancing their OH&S performance.

Applicability Across Diverse Organizations

Suitable for organizations of all sizes and sectors, providing a flexible framework that adapts to different workplace environments and industry-specific risks.

Intended Outcomes and Continuous Improvement

Focuses on achieving specific OH&S outcomes while establishing systematic processes for ongoing enhancement of workplace safety performance.

Versatility and Integration

Designed to integrate seamlessly with other management systems, providing versatile approaches to occupational health and safety management.

Comprehensive OH&S Management

Covers all aspects of occupational health and safety management, from hazard identification to emergency response and worker participation.

Core OH&S Management Objectives

Systematic approach to workplace safety and health

ISO 45001:2018 provides comprehensive guidance for organizations to establish systematic processes that protect workers, visitors, and other stakeholders from workplace hazards, while continuously improving occupational health and safety performance through structured management approaches.

Safe and Healthy Workplaces

Creates systematic approaches for establishing and maintaining safe working environments that protect worker health and wellbeing.

Prevention of Work-Related Injuries

Proactive identification and control of workplace hazards to prevent accidents, incidents, and occupational injuries.

Prevention of Work-Related Illnesses

Systematic management of occupational health risks to prevent work-related diseases and health conditions.

Enhanced OH&S Performance

Continuous improvement processes that drive ongoing enhancement of occupational health and safety performance.

ISO 45001:2018 Training Programmes

Comprehensive occupational health and safety training solutions—from foundation understanding to expert implementation and OH&S audit leadership.

ISO 45001:2018 Foundation Course
Foundation Level

ISO 45001:2018 Foundation Course

Essential introduction to occupational health and safety management principles. Learn the fundamental concepts of ISO 45001:2018, hazard identification, risk assessment, and building effective OH&S management systems.

Study Options

Online: 2-3 weeks self-paced learning
Classroom: 3 days intensive course
Live Online: 3 half-day virtual sessions
Blended: 2 days classroom + online modules
Assessment

Written examination covering all modules with practical OH&S scenario analysis.

ISO 45001:2018 Internal Auditor Training
Internal Auditor

ISO 45001:2018 Internal Auditor Training

Develop expertise in conducting effective occupational health and safety management system audits. Master audit techniques, OH&S compliance verification, and reporting skills specific to ISO 45001:2018.

Study Options

Classroom: 3 days with practical workplace exercises
Live Online: 4 half-day interactive sessions
Online: 3-4 weeks with virtual simulations
In-Company: Customized delivery at your workplace
Assessment

Written examination plus practical OH&S audit simulation exercise.

ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor Course
Lead Auditor Certified

ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor Course

Advance to lead auditor level with comprehensive occupational health and safety management system audit leadership skills. Master complex OH&S auditing, team management, and compliance assessment for certification.

Study Options

Classroom: 5 days intensive training
Live Online: 6 half-day virtual sessions
Online: 6-8 weeks comprehensive study
Blended: 3 days classroom + online modules
Fast Track: 3 days for experienced auditors
Assessment

Comprehensive examination plus practical OH&S audit leadership assessment.

ISO 45001:2018 Implementation Workshop
Implementation Expert

ISO 45001:2018 Implementation Workshop

Hands-on workshop for implementing ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. Learn practical techniques for hazard identification, risk assessment, and deploying effective OH&S processes.

Study Options

Workshop: 4 days intensive implementation
Live Online: 5 half-day interactive sessions
In-Company: Tailored to your OH&S needs
Consulting: Ongoing support during implementation
Assessment

Practical project developing OH&S documentation plus implementation presentation.

Exclusions and Scope

Comprehensive Scope Coverage

ISO 45001:2018 applies to all organizations regardless of size, type, or nature of activities. The standard covers all workers and workplace activities under the organization's control, including contractors, visitors, and other stakeholders who may be affected by the organization's OH&S performance.

Understanding Exclusions

While ISO 45001:2018 is comprehensive, organizations must clearly define their OH&S management system scope, identifying what aspects of their operations are included or excluded, ensuring transparency and appropriate application of OH&S controls.