ISO 45001:2018 (Awareness for Beginners Training)

ISO 45001:2018 is an international standard for occupational health and safety management systems (OH&S). It provides a framework for organizations to manage and improve their occupational health and safety performance, ensuring the well-being and safety of employees and other stakeholders.

The ISO 45001 standard was developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) with the aim of replacing the previous OHSAS 18001 standard and aligning OH&S management systems with other ISO management system standards, such as ISO 9001 (quality management) and ISO 14001 (environmental management).

The key principles of ISO 45001 include:

• Leadership and worker participation: Top management is responsible for establishing and maintaining an effective OH&S management system. Worker participation and consultation are also emphasized to ensure their involvement in decision-making and hazard identification.

• Hazard identification and risk assessment: Organizations must identify and assess potential hazards and risks associated with their activities, processes, and working conditions. This includes considering both immediate and long-term risks.

• Operational controls: Procedures and controls should be implemented to manage identified hazards and risks effectively. This includes implementing preventive measures, emergency preparedness, and response plans.

• Performance evaluation: Organizations need to monitor and measure their OH&S performance regularly. This involves setting objectives, collecting data, analyzing results, and conducting audits to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.

• Continuous improvement: Organizations are encouraged to continually improve their OH&S management system and performance. This involves learning from incidents, conducting management reviews, and implementing corrective actions to prevent future accidents or injuries.

By implementing ISO 45001, organizations can demonstrate their commitment to protecting the health and safety of their employees, contractors, visitors, and the wider community. It helps organizations identify and control workplace hazards, reduce occupational risks, and improve overall OH&S performance.

Additionally, achieving ISO 45001 certification can enhance an organization’s reputation, increase stakeholder confidence, and potentially lead to cost savings through reduced workplace incidents and insurance premiums.

Training Contents

The training should cover, but not be limited to, the topics below:

• Background to Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) at the workplace and its basic components

• An overview of the ISO 45001:2018 framework,

• The Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) Cycle Model,

• Benefits of an effective management system to the organization:

• Requirements of ISO 45001:2018: A clause-by-clause overview

• Basic Principles of an Effective OHSMS Implementation at the Workplace.