ISO 45001 Course

Lesson 1 • Worker Participation and Safety Culture

Introduces the role of worker involvement as a foundational principle of ISO 45001. Demonstrates how culture shapes system effectiveness.

Lesson 2 • Key OHS Concepts and Terminology

Defines hazard, risk, incident, and related terms used throughout ISO 45001. Builds shared vocabulary essential for all subsequent standard interpretation.

Lesson 3 • Business Case for Safety Management

Examines financial, legal, and reputational drivers for investing in OHS. Connects organizational performance to proactive safety culture.

Lesson 1 • Scope, Applicability, and Exclusions

Guides learners in defining the OHS management system boundary. Clarifies which clauses are mandatory and which allow tailoring.

Lesson 2 • Normative References and Definitions

Reviews the standard's normative references and key defined terms. Ensures accurate interpretation of clause requirements throughout the course.

Lesson 3 • Plan-Do-Check-Act Model in ISO 45001

Maps the PDCA cycle onto the standard's clause groups. Reinforces how each clause contributes to continual improvement.

Lesson 1 • Identifying and Analyzing Interested Parties

Maps stakeholders with OHS interests and evaluates their needs and expectations. Links stakeholder analysis to system scope and planning inputs.

Lesson 2 • Understanding Organizational Context

Applies internal and external issue analysis to OHS management. Produces a structured context document aligned with clause 4.1 requirements.

Lesson 3 • OHS Policy Development and Communication

Guides drafting a compliant OHS policy aligned with organizational context. Covers communication, availability, and review requirements.

Lesson 4 • Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities

Assigns OHS roles across organizational levels per clause 5.3. Ensures accountability structures support system implementation.

Lesson 1 • Setting and Planning OHS Objectives

Defines SMART OHS objectives derived from risk assessment and policy commitments. Builds action plans with owners, resources, and timelines.

Lesson 2 • Legal and Other Requirements Compliance

Establishes a process for identifying, accessing, and evaluating applicable OHS obligations. Links compliance obligations to hazard controls and objectives.

Lesson 3 • Risk and Opportunity Assessment

Evaluates identified hazards using qualitative and semi-quantitative methods. Produces a prioritized risk register linked to control planning.

Lesson 1 • Documented Information Management

Defines requirements for creating, controlling, and retaining OHS documents and records. Applies version control and access management practices.

Lesson 2 • Awareness and OHS Culture Reinforcement

Designs awareness programs that embed OHS policy and risk knowledge at all levels. Connects awareness to behavioral change and incident reduction.

Lesson 3 • Competence Assessment and Training

Builds a competence framework for OHS-critical roles and designs targeted training. Evaluates training effectiveness through measurable outcomes.

Lesson 4 • Resource Determination and Provision

Identifies human, infrastructure, and financial resources needed for OHS system operation. Connects resource gaps to corrective planning.

Lesson 1 • Hierarchy of Controls Application

Applies the five-level control hierarchy to prioritize risk reduction measures. Demonstrates selection logic from elimination through administrative controls.

Lesson 2 • Management of Change

Establishes a change management process to assess OHS impacts before implementation. Covers planned changes, temporary changes, and unintended change review.

Lesson 3 • Emergency Preparedness and Response

Designs emergency response plans covering identification, response, and recovery phases. Tests plans through drills and updates based on exercise outcomes.

Lesson 1 • Incident Investigation and Reporting

Applies root cause analysis techniques to incidents and near-misses. Produces investigation reports that drive systemic corrective actions.

Lesson 2 • Management Review Conduct

Structures management review meetings to evaluate system performance and strategic alignment. Produces decisions and actions that drive continual improvement.

Lesson 3 • Internal Audit Planning and Execution

Builds a risk-based internal audit program and trains auditors on clause-by-clause verification. Produces audit findings that feed management review.

Lesson 4 • Compliance Evaluation Process

Designs a systematic process to evaluate fulfillment of legal and other OHS obligations. Documents compliance status and drives corrective action where gaps exist.

Lesson 1 • Continual Improvement Strategies

Identifies proactive improvement opportunities beyond reactive corrective action. Embeds improvement into objective setting and management review cycles.

Lesson 2 • Surveillance and Recertification Audits

Explains ongoing surveillance audit obligations and three-year recertification cycles. Guides maintenance of certification through sustained system performance.

Lesson 3 • Certification Audit Process Overview

Explains Stage 1 and Stage 2 certification audit sequences and certification body roles. Prepares learners to manage audit logistics and evidence presentation.

Lesson 4 • OHS Management System Maturity Model

Applies a maturity model to assess system sophistication beyond basic compliance. Defines a strategic roadmap from reactive to proactive OHS management.