ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management

Learn how to build, implement and audit an ISO 45001 management system that improves safety, compliance and culture.

What you'll learn
- Understand the purpose, structure and intent of ISO 45001:2018 and how it fits within the Annex SL framework.
- Interpret every clause of the standard and translate requirements into practical, real-world implementation steps.
- Identify workplace hazards, evaluate risks and opportunities, and apply the hierarchy of controls effectively.
- Develop and maintain an Occupational Health and Safety Management System that meets legal obligations and promotes continual improvement.
- Recognise the roles of leadership, worker participation and consultation in building a positive safety culture.
- Plan measurable objectives, monitor performance indicators and conduct internal audits aligned with ISO 45001.
- Prepare confidently for certification audits, understanding what auditors look for and how to demonstrate conformity.
- Integrate ISO 45001 with other standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 within an Integrated Management System (IMS).
- Apply ISO 45001 principles to everyday operations in construction, manufacturing and service environments to reduce risk and improve wellbeing.

Requirements
- No prior experience with ISO standards is required – the course starts with clear explanations and builds from the fundamentals.
- A basic understanding of workplace health and safety principles will be helpful but not essential.
- Access to a computer or tablet to view the course materials and downloadable resources.
- An interest in improving safety performance, achieving compliance or supporting ISO 45001 certification within your organisation.
- The motivation to apply concepts practically, whether in a management, supervisory or consultancy role.

Description
This comprehensive course provides a complete introduction toISO 45001:2018, the international standard forOccupational Health and Safety Management Systems.

Designed and delivered by an experienced SHEQ professional, it explains each clause of the standard in clear, practical terms and shows how to apply its principles to real workplaces — from small organisations to large, complex construction or industrial projects.

You will learn how ISO 45001 provides a structured, proactive approach to preventing injury and ill health, meeting legal obligations, and improving safety culture across all levels of an organisation. The course takes you through the entire management system framework — from understanding organisational context and leadership to planning, implementation, performance evaluation and continual improvement.

Each module connects the theory of ISO 45001 with everyday practice. You’ll see how to identify and control hazards, manage contractors, evaluate compliance, and prepare for certification audits. Examples from construction, engineering and general industry make the standard accessible and relevant, even if you’re new to management systems.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

Interpret ISO 45001 requirements with confidence.

Build or improve a compliant health and safety management system.

Engage leadership and workers in meaningful participation.

Use audits and performance data to drive continual improvement.

Integrate ISO 45001 effectively with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 as part of an IMS.

Whether you are a health and safety professional, a manager, an internal auditor or simply someone looking to enhance their understanding of structured safety management, this course will give you the insight, tools and confidence to make ISO 45001 work for you.

Join today to learn how ISO 45001 transforms compliance into culture — creating safer, healthier and more productive workplaces.

Who this course is for:
- Health and Safety professionals, coordinators and advisors seeking a deeper understanding of ISO 45001.
- Site managers, supervisors and project leaders responsible for implementing or maintaining safety standards in their teams.
- Quality, Environmental and Integrated Management System (IMS) managers expanding their knowledge to include Occupational Health and Safety.
- Consultants and auditors preparing organisations for ISO 45001 certification or internal audit programmes.
- Business owners and senior leaders aiming to improve compliance, reduce risk and strengthen their safety culture.
- Anyone interested in understanding how structured safety management can enhance wellbeing, efficiency and organisational resilience.
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