ISO45001 - Occupational Health and Safety

Introduction to ISO 45001:2018

• Overview of ISO 45001 and its role in Occupational Health and Safety Management

• The evolution of OHS standards: From OHSAS 18001 to ISO 45001:2018

• Key benefits of implementing ISO 45001 for organizations and employees

• Understanding the High-Level Structure (HLS) of ISO 45001 and its alignment with other management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001)

• How ISO 45001 integrates with business objectives, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and sustainability

Key Principles of ISO 45001

• Leadership and Worker Participation: The role of top management and employee involvement in OHS

• Risk-Based Thinking: Identifying, assessing, and managing health and safety risks and opportunities

• Proactive Approach: Preventing injuries and ill health rather than just reacting to incidents

• Legal and Other Requirements: Identifying and complying with applicable OHS laws, regulations, and standards

• Continual Improvement: Using the PDCA cycle for ongoing improvement in health and safety performance

• Employee Well-Being: Ensuring physical and mental health, addressing ergonomic, psychosocial, and environmental hazards

Understanding the Structure of ISO 45001:2018

• Clause 1-3: Scope, Normative References, and Terms & Definitions

• Clause 4: Context of the Organization (identifying internal and external factors, stakeholders, and their needs and expectations)

• Clause 5: Leadership and Worker Participation (leadership commitment, responsibilities, and engagement in OHS management)

• Clause 6: Planning (actions to address risks, opportunities, hazards, and legal requirements, setting OHS objectives)

• Clause 7: Support (resources, competence, awareness, communication, and documented information)

• Clause 8: Operation (establishing operational controls, implementing safety programs, and controlling OHS risks)

• Clause 9: Performance Evaluation (monitoring, measurement, internal audits, and management reviews)

• Clause 10: Improvement (addressing non-conformities, corrective actions, and continual improvement)

Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

• Identifying and classifying hazards: physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, psychosocial, and organizational hazards

• Conducting risk assessments: assessing the severity and likelihood of health and safety risks

• The hierarchy of controls: elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Developing risk controls and action plans to prevent accidents, injuries, and illnesses

• Understanding and applying the concept of residual risk

• Engaging employees in hazard identification and risk assessment processes

Legal and Regulatory Compliance

• The importance of legal compliance in ISO 45001

• Identifying applicable OHS laws, regulations, and standards at local, national, and international levels

• How to create and maintain an OHS legal register

• Legal risk management: ensuring compliance and avoiding penalties

• Understanding the role of regulatory authorities in occupational health and safety

• Compliance audits and inspections to track adherence to legal and regulatory requirements

Setting OHS Objectives and Targets

• The role of measurable OHS objectives and targets in an OHSMS

• How to set SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) OHS objectives

• Aligning OHS objectives with organizational strategy and legal requirements

• Identifying key performance indicators (KPIs) for monitoring OHS performance

• Employee involvement in setting and reviewing OHS objectives and targets

• Integrating sustainability and well-being goals into OHS management

Operational Control and Safety Management

• Establishing and implementing operational controls to manage health and safety risks

• Developing and implementing procedures, work instructions, and protocols for high-risk activities

• Ensuring that contractors and third parties adhere to the same health and safety standards

• Promoting a safety culture across the organization through training and awareness campaigns

• Conducting toolbox talks, safety drills, and safety committees

• Managing emergency preparedness and response, including first aid and incident reporting

Monitoring, Measurement, and Performance Evaluation

• Monitoring and measuring OHS performance: tracking incidents, accidents, and near-misses

• Using audits and inspections to evaluate the effectiveness of safety controls and procedures

• Developing leading and lagging indicators to measure proactive safety efforts and outcomes

• Analyzing data to identify trends, hazards, and areas for improvement

• Conducting internal audits to ensure compliance and effectiveness of the OHSMS

• The importance of management reviews in evaluating the OHSMS and driving continual improvement

Internal Auditing for ISO 45001

• The role of internal audits in assessing the effectiveness of the OHSMS

• Planning and preparing for internal audits: audit scope, objectives, and criteria

• Conducting audits: reviewing documentation, interviewing staff, and observing operations

• Identifying non-conformities, areas for improvement, and corrective actions during audits

• Writing audit reports and presenting findings to management

• Closing audit findings: tracking corrective actions and preventive measures

Management Reviews and Continual Improvement

• The role of management reviews in the OHSMS: evaluating performance, effectiveness, and compliance

• Reviewing audit findings, incident reports, and health and safety performance data

• Using management reviews to drive organizational learning and continuous improvement

• Implementing corrective and preventive actions to address identified non-conformities

• Fostering a culture of continual improvement in occupational health and safety

• Communicating OHSMS performance and improvements to employees and stakeholders

Preparing for ISO 45001 Certification and Maintaining the OHSMS

• Steps to achieve ISO 45001 certification: preparation, documentation, and implementation

• The role of external certification audits and what to expect during the process

• Maintaining ISO 45001 certification through continuous monitoring, reviews, and audits

• Integrating OHSMS with other management systems for streamlined operations

• Best practices for embedding health and safety into organizational culture

• Ensuring sustainability and long-term success of the OHSMS