ISO 45001 Implementation and Certification Mastery
You're under pressure. Your organisation demands better safety outcomes, but the path to ISO 45001 compliance feels fragmented, complex, and full of landmines. Audits loom. Leadership wants results yesterday. And yet you're stuck deciphering dense standards, building fragmented systems, and chasing compliance without confidence. But here’s the truth: ISO 45001 isn’t just another box to tick. It’s a strategic advantage. Companies with mature occupational health and safety systems see up to 60% fewer incidents, significantly lower insurance premiums, and stronger regulatory goodwill. More importantly, they attract top talent who want to work in places that value their wellbeing. The problem isn’t your effort - it’s having a clear, battle-tested roadmap. Without it, you waste months on misaligned processes, over-engineered documentation, and internal resistance. The ISO 45001 Implementation and Certification Mastery course is that roadmap. It transforms confusion into clarity, risk into results, and ambition into certification. Imagine walking into your next leadership meeting with a complete, audit-ready OHSMS framework - one that aligns with ISO 45001, engages your workforce, and demonstrates measurable reduction in operational risk. One that doesn't just pass an audit, but becomes a core competitive strength. One of our participants, Maria Lopez, Senior Risk Manager at a multinational logistics firm, used this framework to cut reportable incidents by 42% in just seven months. Her team went from reactive firefighting to proactive hazard management - and achieved certification on their first external audit. his wasn’t just training, she said. It was the exact blueprint we needed to turn policy into performance. Here’s how this course is structured to help you get there.Course Format & Delivery Details Learn On Your Terms - No Deadlines, No Pressure
This is a self-paced, on-demand program designed for professionals with real-world responsibilities. Enroll today and gain immediate online access to all materials. No fixed start dates, no time zones to accommodate, no live sessions to miss. Most learners complete the core implementation framework in 6–8 weeks, dedicating just 3–5 hours per week. Many report having a functional OHSMS draft within 14 days - and full certification readiness in under 90 days. Lifetime Access, Zero Future Costs
Once you enrol, you own permanent access. All future updates, revised templates, and new compliance guidance are included at no extra cost. As ISO 45001 interpretation evolves, your knowledge stays sharp and current. Access Anytime, Anywhere
The entire course platform is mobile-friendly and optimised for 24/7 global access. Review checklists on-site, refine documentation from your tablet, or reference audit prep materials during travel. Your progress syncs seamlessly across devices. Dedicated Instructor Support - Real Expert Guidance
You are not alone. Our team of certified lead auditors and OHSMS implementation specialists provide direct support throughout your journey. Ask questions, submit draft documentation for feedback, and receive expert clarification on complex clauses. Support is delivered via searchable knowledge base, structured Q&A forums, and priority response channels - designed to keep your progress moving fast without delays. Recognised Certification of Completion
Upon finishing the course, you will earn a formal Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service - a globally recognised credential trusted by thousands of organisations across 120+ countries. This certificate validates not just participation, but mastery of end-to-end ISO 45001 implementation, internal auditing protocols, management review execution, and certification audit preparation. No Hidden Fees - Transparent Pricing
The price you see is the price you pay. There are no surprise charges, upgrade traps, or mandatory add-ons. Everything you need - from templates to tools, frameworks to certification guidance - is included in one straightforward fee. Accepted Payment Methods
- Visa
- Mastercard
- PayPal
100% Risk-Free Enrollment - Satisfied or Refunded
We offer a full satisfaction guarantee. If you complete the first two modules and feel this course isn’t delivering exceptional value, simply contact support for a prompt refund. There’s no risk to try, and immense value to gain. After You Enrol - What to Expect
Following registration, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Once your course access is fully configured, you’ll get a separate email with login details and onboarding instructions. This ensures a smooth, error-free start - no automated instant access that leads to technical issues. Will This Work for Me?
Yes - even if: - You’re new to ISO standards and feel overwhelmed by the jargon
- Your organisation has failed a previous audit or had non-conformities
- You're managing this alongside full-time operational duties
- You work in a high-risk sector like construction, manufacturing, or energy
- Your team resists change or lacks engagement with safety programs
This system works because it’s not theoretical. It’s built from real audits, real certification successes, and real-world failures. It gives you the exact structure, language, and momentum you need to align leadership, engage workers, and build a system that passes with confidence.
Extensive and Detailed Course Curriculum
Module 1: Foundations of ISO 45001 and the Business Case for OHSMS - Understanding the evolution from OHSAS 18001 to ISO 45001
- Core principles of occupational health and safety management systems
- Why ISO 45001 is a strategic business imperative, not just compliance
- Linking safety performance to financial outcomes and insurance savings
- The role of top management in OHSMS success
- Global adoption trends and industry benchmarks
- Identifying internal and external issues affecting your OHSMS
- Understanding the context of your organisation
- Determining interested parties and their requirements
- Analysing the impact of regulatory changes on your operations
- Conducting a preliminary gap analysis
- Setting the foundation for a risk-based approach
- Mapping current safety practices against ISO 45001 expectations
- Establishing baseline performance metrics
- Creating the initial business case for investment
Module 2: Leadership, Roles, and Organisational Commitment - Demonstrating leadership and commitment under Clause 5
- Drafting a clear, actionable OHS policy
- Assigning roles, responsibilities, and authorities
- Integrating OHS objectives into business planning
- Building accountability across departments
- Overcoming resistance from senior stakeholders
- Developing a communication strategy for leadership buy-in
- Establishing a Health and Safety Committee structure
- Defining the role of the OHSMS Coordinator
- Creating leadership dashboards for performance tracking
- Ensuring resources are allocated effectively
- Monitoring executive engagement over time
- Avoiding common leadership pitfalls in OHS implementation
- Linking safety performance to executive KPIs
- Documenting leadership responsibility in procedures
Module 3: Planning the OHSMS – Risk, Legal, and Objectives - Conducting a comprehensive legal and other requirements review
- Identifying applicable occupational health and safety legislation
- Maintaining a legal register with compliance obligations
- Evaluating hazards using proven risk assessment methodologies
- Differentiating between hazard, risk, and risk level
- Selecting the right risk assessment tool for your industry
- Using bow-tie analysis for high-risk processes
- Applying risk matrices and qualitative evaluation techniques
- Identifying operational and emergency risks
- Determining controls using the hierarchy of controls
- Setting SMART OHS objectives and key results
- Aligning objectives with business goals
- Assigning ownership and timelines for each objective
- Documenting planning processes for audit readiness
- Managing risks from outsourced processes
Module 4: Support – Competence, Awareness, and Communication - Assessing current team competence levels
- Creating a skills and training matrix
- Defining required competencies for key roles
- Developing role-specific training programs
- Using training logs and records for compliance
- Improving safety awareness through targeted campaigns
- Designing effective internal communication strategies
- Establishing two-way communication channels
- Using digital tools for real-time safety updates
- Engaging frontline workers in safety discussions
- Documenting communication processes
- Managing language and literacy challenges
- Addressing cultural differences in safety perception
- Creating multilingual awareness materials
- Measuring the effectiveness of communication
Module 5: Operational Planning and Control - Developing operational control procedures
- Linking controls to risk assessments and legal obligations
- Creating standard operating procedures (SOPs) for high-risk tasks
- Implementing permit-to-work systems
- Managing contractor safety and pre-qualification
- Conducting site inductions and onboarding
- Controlling changes in processes, personnel, or equipment
- Managing procurement-related safety risks
- Establishing emergency preparedness and response plans
- Conducting fire, evacuation, and medical emergency drills
- Linking operational controls to incident reporting
- Using checklists for consistency and compliance
- Integrating safety into design and procurement
- Ensuring proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Monitoring control effectiveness over time
Module 6: Documentation and Records Management - Understanding required and recommended documented information
- Creating a documented information control procedure
- Developing a document numbering and version control system
- Setting up a document review and approval workflow
- Archiving obsolete documents securely
- Establishing records retention periods
- Managing electronic and paper-based records
- Ensuring access control and confidentiality
- Integrating document control with cloud storage
- Audit-proofing your records management system
- Using metadata for searchability and traceability
- Complying with GDPR and data privacy in records
- Preparing for digital audit trails
- Reducing documentation overload with smart templates
- Maintaining the OHSMS manual
Module 7: Performance Evaluation – Monitoring, Measurement, and Analysis - Selecting key performance indicators (KPIs) for OHS
- Differentiating between leading and lagging indicators
- Tracking incident frequency rate (IFR) and severity rate (SR)
- Monitoring near-miss reporting trends
- Evaluating compliance with legal requirements
- Using dashboards for real-time performance insight
- Setting targets and measuring progress
- Conducting workplace inspections and safety walks
- Analysing audit findings for patterns
- Using data to justify resource allocation
- Reporting performance to top management
- Integrating OHS data with enterprise systems
- Ensuring data accuracy and integrity
- Using trend analysis to predict future risks
- Automating data collection where possible
Module 8: Conducting Internal Audits – The ISO 45001 Way - Planning the internal audit schedule
- Selecting qualified internal auditors
- Developing audit checklists based on ISO 45001 clauses
- Conducting opening and closing meetings
- Using audit interview techniques effectively
- Gathering objective evidence through observation
- Writing non-conformity statements that are clear and actionable
- Differentiating between minor and major non-conformities
- Documenting audit findings comprehensively
- Following up on corrective actions
- Using audit software or spreadsheets for tracking
- Ensuring auditor independence and objectivity
- Building an audit program that evolves yearly
- Training others to conduct audits
- Preparing for the certification audit through internal practice
Module 9: Management Review – Driving Continuous Improvement - Preparing for the management review meeting
- Compiling inputs: audit results, incident data, compliance status
- Presenting OHS performance to top management
- Demonstrating alignment with strategic direction
- Discussing resource needs and constraints
- Reviewing the suitability of the OHS policy
- Evaluating changes in internal and external context
- Making decisions on improvement opportunities
- Setting new objectives based on performance trends
- Documenting management review outcomes
- Assigning action items with accountability
- Integrating management review into business cycles
- Ensuring follow-up on decisions
- Creating a formal management review report
- Using the review to prepare for certification audit
Module 10: Incident Investigation, Non-Conformity, and Corrective Action - Establishing an incident reporting system
- Encouraging a no-blame culture for reporting
- Conducting root cause analysis using 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams
- Distinguishing between immediate and root causes
- Developing effective corrective and preventive actions
- Using CAPA tracking systems
- Verifying the effectiveness of corrective actions
- Integrating lessons learned into training and procedures
- Reporting incidents to regulatory bodies when required
- Managing media and stakeholder communication during crises
- Using incident data to improve risk assessments
- Analysing trends to prevent recurrence
- Meeting ISO 45001 requirements for incident handling
- Ensuring timely closure of non-conformities
- Documenting investigations for audit purposes
Module 11: Preparing for the Certification Audit - Selecting an accredited certification body
- Understanding the two-stage audit process
- Preparing the stage 1 documentation review
- Gathering evidence for sampling
- Conducting a mock audit with realistic scenarios
- Training your team on audit conduct and responses
- Organising physical and digital files for auditors
- Assigning audit escorts and point persons
- Anticipating common auditor questions
- Creating an audit readiness checklist
- Ensuring top management availability for interviews
- Simulating opening and closing meetings
- Correcting minor gaps before stage 2
- Handling auditor findings professionally
- Submitting the audit application package
Module 12: Certification, Maintenance, and Beyond - Interpreting the certification decision
- Implementing actions for conditional approvals
- Announcing certification internally and externally
- Using your ISO 45001 certification in marketing and bids
- Managing surveillance audits annually
- Preparing for recertification every three years
- Updating your OHSMS based on audit feedback
- Integrating OHSMS with other management systems (ISO 9001, 14001)
- Developing a long-term OHSMS roadmap
- Scaling your system across multiple sites
- Using certification to win new contracts
- Training internal auditors for sustainability
- Measuring ROI of the OHSMS over time
- Sharing success stories with stakeholders
- Positioning yourself as a safety leader in your industry
Module 1: Foundations of ISO 45001 and the Business Case for OHSMS - Understanding the evolution from OHSAS 18001 to ISO 45001
- Core principles of occupational health and safety management systems
- Why ISO 45001 is a strategic business imperative, not just compliance
- Linking safety performance to financial outcomes and insurance savings
- The role of top management in OHSMS success
- Global adoption trends and industry benchmarks
- Identifying internal and external issues affecting your OHSMS
- Understanding the context of your organisation
- Determining interested parties and their requirements
- Analysing the impact of regulatory changes on your operations
- Conducting a preliminary gap analysis
- Setting the foundation for a risk-based approach
- Mapping current safety practices against ISO 45001 expectations
- Establishing baseline performance metrics
- Creating the initial business case for investment
Module 2: Leadership, Roles, and Organisational Commitment - Demonstrating leadership and commitment under Clause 5
- Drafting a clear, actionable OHS policy
- Assigning roles, responsibilities, and authorities
- Integrating OHS objectives into business planning
- Building accountability across departments
- Overcoming resistance from senior stakeholders
- Developing a communication strategy for leadership buy-in
- Establishing a Health and Safety Committee structure
- Defining the role of the OHSMS Coordinator
- Creating leadership dashboards for performance tracking
- Ensuring resources are allocated effectively
- Monitoring executive engagement over time
- Avoiding common leadership pitfalls in OHS implementation
- Linking safety performance to executive KPIs
- Documenting leadership responsibility in procedures
Module 3: Planning the OHSMS – Risk, Legal, and Objectives - Conducting a comprehensive legal and other requirements review
- Identifying applicable occupational health and safety legislation
- Maintaining a legal register with compliance obligations
- Evaluating hazards using proven risk assessment methodologies
- Differentiating between hazard, risk, and risk level
- Selecting the right risk assessment tool for your industry
- Using bow-tie analysis for high-risk processes
- Applying risk matrices and qualitative evaluation techniques
- Identifying operational and emergency risks
- Determining controls using the hierarchy of controls
- Setting SMART OHS objectives and key results
- Aligning objectives with business goals
- Assigning ownership and timelines for each objective
- Documenting planning processes for audit readiness
- Managing risks from outsourced processes
Module 4: Support – Competence, Awareness, and Communication - Assessing current team competence levels
- Creating a skills and training matrix
- Defining required competencies for key roles
- Developing role-specific training programs
- Using training logs and records for compliance
- Improving safety awareness through targeted campaigns
- Designing effective internal communication strategies
- Establishing two-way communication channels
- Using digital tools for real-time safety updates
- Engaging frontline workers in safety discussions
- Documenting communication processes
- Managing language and literacy challenges
- Addressing cultural differences in safety perception
- Creating multilingual awareness materials
- Measuring the effectiveness of communication
Module 5: Operational Planning and Control - Developing operational control procedures
- Linking controls to risk assessments and legal obligations
- Creating standard operating procedures (SOPs) for high-risk tasks
- Implementing permit-to-work systems
- Managing contractor safety and pre-qualification
- Conducting site inductions and onboarding
- Controlling changes in processes, personnel, or equipment
- Managing procurement-related safety risks
- Establishing emergency preparedness and response plans
- Conducting fire, evacuation, and medical emergency drills
- Linking operational controls to incident reporting
- Using checklists for consistency and compliance
- Integrating safety into design and procurement
- Ensuring proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Monitoring control effectiveness over time
Module 6: Documentation and Records Management - Understanding required and recommended documented information
- Creating a documented information control procedure
- Developing a document numbering and version control system
- Setting up a document review and approval workflow
- Archiving obsolete documents securely
- Establishing records retention periods
- Managing electronic and paper-based records
- Ensuring access control and confidentiality
- Integrating document control with cloud storage
- Audit-proofing your records management system
- Using metadata for searchability and traceability
- Complying with GDPR and data privacy in records
- Preparing for digital audit trails
- Reducing documentation overload with smart templates
- Maintaining the OHSMS manual
Module 7: Performance Evaluation – Monitoring, Measurement, and Analysis - Selecting key performance indicators (KPIs) for OHS
- Differentiating between leading and lagging indicators
- Tracking incident frequency rate (IFR) and severity rate (SR)
- Monitoring near-miss reporting trends
- Evaluating compliance with legal requirements
- Using dashboards for real-time performance insight
- Setting targets and measuring progress
- Conducting workplace inspections and safety walks
- Analysing audit findings for patterns
- Using data to justify resource allocation
- Reporting performance to top management
- Integrating OHS data with enterprise systems
- Ensuring data accuracy and integrity
- Using trend analysis to predict future risks
- Automating data collection where possible
Module 8: Conducting Internal Audits – The ISO 45001 Way - Planning the internal audit schedule
- Selecting qualified internal auditors
- Developing audit checklists based on ISO 45001 clauses
- Conducting opening and closing meetings
- Using audit interview techniques effectively
- Gathering objective evidence through observation
- Writing non-conformity statements that are clear and actionable
- Differentiating between minor and major non-conformities
- Documenting audit findings comprehensively
- Following up on corrective actions
- Using audit software or spreadsheets for tracking
- Ensuring auditor independence and objectivity
- Building an audit program that evolves yearly
- Training others to conduct audits
- Preparing for the certification audit through internal practice
Module 9: Management Review – Driving Continuous Improvement - Preparing for the management review meeting
- Compiling inputs: audit results, incident data, compliance status
- Presenting OHS performance to top management
- Demonstrating alignment with strategic direction
- Discussing resource needs and constraints
- Reviewing the suitability of the OHS policy
- Evaluating changes in internal and external context
- Making decisions on improvement opportunities
- Setting new objectives based on performance trends
- Documenting management review outcomes
- Assigning action items with accountability
- Integrating management review into business cycles
- Ensuring follow-up on decisions
- Creating a formal management review report
- Using the review to prepare for certification audit
Module 10: Incident Investigation, Non-Conformity, and Corrective Action - Establishing an incident reporting system
- Encouraging a no-blame culture for reporting
- Conducting root cause analysis using 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams
- Distinguishing between immediate and root causes
- Developing effective corrective and preventive actions
- Using CAPA tracking systems
- Verifying the effectiveness of corrective actions
- Integrating lessons learned into training and procedures
- Reporting incidents to regulatory bodies when required
- Managing media and stakeholder communication during crises
- Using incident data to improve risk assessments
- Analysing trends to prevent recurrence
- Meeting ISO 45001 requirements for incident handling
- Ensuring timely closure of non-conformities
- Documenting investigations for audit purposes
Module 11: Preparing for the Certification Audit - Selecting an accredited certification body
- Understanding the two-stage audit process
- Preparing the stage 1 documentation review
- Gathering evidence for sampling
- Conducting a mock audit with realistic scenarios
- Training your team on audit conduct and responses
- Organising physical and digital files for auditors
- Assigning audit escorts and point persons
- Anticipating common auditor questions
- Creating an audit readiness checklist
- Ensuring top management availability for interviews
- Simulating opening and closing meetings
- Correcting minor gaps before stage 2
- Handling auditor findings professionally
- Submitting the audit application package
Module 12: Certification, Maintenance, and Beyond - Interpreting the certification decision
- Implementing actions for conditional approvals
- Announcing certification internally and externally
- Using your ISO 45001 certification in marketing and bids
- Managing surveillance audits annually
- Preparing for recertification every three years
- Updating your OHSMS based on audit feedback
- Integrating OHSMS with other management systems (ISO 9001, 14001)
- Developing a long-term OHSMS roadmap
- Scaling your system across multiple sites
- Using certification to win new contracts
- Training internal auditors for sustainability
- Measuring ROI of the OHSMS over time
- Sharing success stories with stakeholders
- Positioning yourself as a safety leader in your industry
- Demonstrating leadership and commitment under Clause 5
- Drafting a clear, actionable OHS policy
- Assigning roles, responsibilities, and authorities
- Integrating OHS objectives into business planning
- Building accountability across departments
- Overcoming resistance from senior stakeholders
- Developing a communication strategy for leadership buy-in
- Establishing a Health and Safety Committee structure
- Defining the role of the OHSMS Coordinator
- Creating leadership dashboards for performance tracking
- Ensuring resources are allocated effectively
- Monitoring executive engagement over time
- Avoiding common leadership pitfalls in OHS implementation
- Linking safety performance to executive KPIs
- Documenting leadership responsibility in procedures
Module 3: Planning the OHSMS – Risk, Legal, and Objectives - Conducting a comprehensive legal and other requirements review
- Identifying applicable occupational health and safety legislation
- Maintaining a legal register with compliance obligations
- Evaluating hazards using proven risk assessment methodologies
- Differentiating between hazard, risk, and risk level
- Selecting the right risk assessment tool for your industry
- Using bow-tie analysis for high-risk processes
- Applying risk matrices and qualitative evaluation techniques
- Identifying operational and emergency risks
- Determining controls using the hierarchy of controls
- Setting SMART OHS objectives and key results
- Aligning objectives with business goals
- Assigning ownership and timelines for each objective
- Documenting planning processes for audit readiness
- Managing risks from outsourced processes
Module 4: Support – Competence, Awareness, and Communication - Assessing current team competence levels
- Creating a skills and training matrix
- Defining required competencies for key roles
- Developing role-specific training programs
- Using training logs and records for compliance
- Improving safety awareness through targeted campaigns
- Designing effective internal communication strategies
- Establishing two-way communication channels
- Using digital tools for real-time safety updates
- Engaging frontline workers in safety discussions
- Documenting communication processes
- Managing language and literacy challenges
- Addressing cultural differences in safety perception
- Creating multilingual awareness materials
- Measuring the effectiveness of communication
Module 5: Operational Planning and Control - Developing operational control procedures
- Linking controls to risk assessments and legal obligations
- Creating standard operating procedures (SOPs) for high-risk tasks
- Implementing permit-to-work systems
- Managing contractor safety and pre-qualification
- Conducting site inductions and onboarding
- Controlling changes in processes, personnel, or equipment
- Managing procurement-related safety risks
- Establishing emergency preparedness and response plans
- Conducting fire, evacuation, and medical emergency drills
- Linking operational controls to incident reporting
- Using checklists for consistency and compliance
- Integrating safety into design and procurement
- Ensuring proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Monitoring control effectiveness over time
Module 6: Documentation and Records Management - Understanding required and recommended documented information
- Creating a documented information control procedure
- Developing a document numbering and version control system
- Setting up a document review and approval workflow
- Archiving obsolete documents securely
- Establishing records retention periods
- Managing electronic and paper-based records
- Ensuring access control and confidentiality
- Integrating document control with cloud storage
- Audit-proofing your records management system
- Using metadata for searchability and traceability
- Complying with GDPR and data privacy in records
- Preparing for digital audit trails
- Reducing documentation overload with smart templates
- Maintaining the OHSMS manual
Module 7: Performance Evaluation – Monitoring, Measurement, and Analysis - Selecting key performance indicators (KPIs) for OHS
- Differentiating between leading and lagging indicators
- Tracking incident frequency rate (IFR) and severity rate (SR)
- Monitoring near-miss reporting trends
- Evaluating compliance with legal requirements
- Using dashboards for real-time performance insight
- Setting targets and measuring progress
- Conducting workplace inspections and safety walks
- Analysing audit findings for patterns
- Using data to justify resource allocation
- Reporting performance to top management
- Integrating OHS data with enterprise systems
- Ensuring data accuracy and integrity
- Using trend analysis to predict future risks
- Automating data collection where possible
Module 8: Conducting Internal Audits – The ISO 45001 Way - Planning the internal audit schedule
- Selecting qualified internal auditors
- Developing audit checklists based on ISO 45001 clauses
- Conducting opening and closing meetings
- Using audit interview techniques effectively
- Gathering objective evidence through observation
- Writing non-conformity statements that are clear and actionable
- Differentiating between minor and major non-conformities
- Documenting audit findings comprehensively
- Following up on corrective actions
- Using audit software or spreadsheets for tracking
- Ensuring auditor independence and objectivity
- Building an audit program that evolves yearly
- Training others to conduct audits
- Preparing for the certification audit through internal practice
Module 9: Management Review – Driving Continuous Improvement - Preparing for the management review meeting
- Compiling inputs: audit results, incident data, compliance status
- Presenting OHS performance to top management
- Demonstrating alignment with strategic direction
- Discussing resource needs and constraints
- Reviewing the suitability of the OHS policy
- Evaluating changes in internal and external context
- Making decisions on improvement opportunities
- Setting new objectives based on performance trends
- Documenting management review outcomes
- Assigning action items with accountability
- Integrating management review into business cycles
- Ensuring follow-up on decisions
- Creating a formal management review report
- Using the review to prepare for certification audit
Module 10: Incident Investigation, Non-Conformity, and Corrective Action - Establishing an incident reporting system
- Encouraging a no-blame culture for reporting
- Conducting root cause analysis using 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams
- Distinguishing between immediate and root causes
- Developing effective corrective and preventive actions
- Using CAPA tracking systems
- Verifying the effectiveness of corrective actions
- Integrating lessons learned into training and procedures
- Reporting incidents to regulatory bodies when required
- Managing media and stakeholder communication during crises
- Using incident data to improve risk assessments
- Analysing trends to prevent recurrence
- Meeting ISO 45001 requirements for incident handling
- Ensuring timely closure of non-conformities
- Documenting investigations for audit purposes
Module 11: Preparing for the Certification Audit - Selecting an accredited certification body
- Understanding the two-stage audit process
- Preparing the stage 1 documentation review
- Gathering evidence for sampling
- Conducting a mock audit with realistic scenarios
- Training your team on audit conduct and responses
- Organising physical and digital files for auditors
- Assigning audit escorts and point persons
- Anticipating common auditor questions
- Creating an audit readiness checklist
- Ensuring top management availability for interviews
- Simulating opening and closing meetings
- Correcting minor gaps before stage 2
- Handling auditor findings professionally
- Submitting the audit application package
Module 12: Certification, Maintenance, and Beyond - Interpreting the certification decision
- Implementing actions for conditional approvals
- Announcing certification internally and externally
- Using your ISO 45001 certification in marketing and bids
- Managing surveillance audits annually
- Preparing for recertification every three years
- Updating your OHSMS based on audit feedback
- Integrating OHSMS with other management systems (ISO 9001, 14001)
- Developing a long-term OHSMS roadmap
- Scaling your system across multiple sites
- Using certification to win new contracts
- Training internal auditors for sustainability
- Measuring ROI of the OHSMS over time
- Sharing success stories with stakeholders
- Positioning yourself as a safety leader in your industry
- Assessing current team competence levels
- Creating a skills and training matrix
- Defining required competencies for key roles
- Developing role-specific training programs
- Using training logs and records for compliance
- Improving safety awareness through targeted campaigns
- Designing effective internal communication strategies
- Establishing two-way communication channels
- Using digital tools for real-time safety updates
- Engaging frontline workers in safety discussions
- Documenting communication processes
- Managing language and literacy challenges
- Addressing cultural differences in safety perception
- Creating multilingual awareness materials
- Measuring the effectiveness of communication
Module 5: Operational Planning and Control - Developing operational control procedures
- Linking controls to risk assessments and legal obligations
- Creating standard operating procedures (SOPs) for high-risk tasks
- Implementing permit-to-work systems
- Managing contractor safety and pre-qualification
- Conducting site inductions and onboarding
- Controlling changes in processes, personnel, or equipment
- Managing procurement-related safety risks
- Establishing emergency preparedness and response plans
- Conducting fire, evacuation, and medical emergency drills
- Linking operational controls to incident reporting
- Using checklists for consistency and compliance
- Integrating safety into design and procurement
- Ensuring proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Monitoring control effectiveness over time
Module 6: Documentation and Records Management - Understanding required and recommended documented information
- Creating a documented information control procedure
- Developing a document numbering and version control system
- Setting up a document review and approval workflow
- Archiving obsolete documents securely
- Establishing records retention periods
- Managing electronic and paper-based records
- Ensuring access control and confidentiality
- Integrating document control with cloud storage
- Audit-proofing your records management system
- Using metadata for searchability and traceability
- Complying with GDPR and data privacy in records
- Preparing for digital audit trails
- Reducing documentation overload with smart templates
- Maintaining the OHSMS manual
Module 7: Performance Evaluation – Monitoring, Measurement, and Analysis - Selecting key performance indicators (KPIs) for OHS
- Differentiating between leading and lagging indicators
- Tracking incident frequency rate (IFR) and severity rate (SR)
- Monitoring near-miss reporting trends
- Evaluating compliance with legal requirements
- Using dashboards for real-time performance insight
- Setting targets and measuring progress
- Conducting workplace inspections and safety walks
- Analysing audit findings for patterns
- Using data to justify resource allocation
- Reporting performance to top management
- Integrating OHS data with enterprise systems
- Ensuring data accuracy and integrity
- Using trend analysis to predict future risks
- Automating data collection where possible
Module 8: Conducting Internal Audits – The ISO 45001 Way - Planning the internal audit schedule
- Selecting qualified internal auditors
- Developing audit checklists based on ISO 45001 clauses
- Conducting opening and closing meetings
- Using audit interview techniques effectively
- Gathering objective evidence through observation
- Writing non-conformity statements that are clear and actionable
- Differentiating between minor and major non-conformities
- Documenting audit findings comprehensively
- Following up on corrective actions
- Using audit software or spreadsheets for tracking
- Ensuring auditor independence and objectivity
- Building an audit program that evolves yearly
- Training others to conduct audits
- Preparing for the certification audit through internal practice
Module 9: Management Review – Driving Continuous Improvement - Preparing for the management review meeting
- Compiling inputs: audit results, incident data, compliance status
- Presenting OHS performance to top management
- Demonstrating alignment with strategic direction
- Discussing resource needs and constraints
- Reviewing the suitability of the OHS policy
- Evaluating changes in internal and external context
- Making decisions on improvement opportunities
- Setting new objectives based on performance trends
- Documenting management review outcomes
- Assigning action items with accountability
- Integrating management review into business cycles
- Ensuring follow-up on decisions
- Creating a formal management review report
- Using the review to prepare for certification audit
Module 10: Incident Investigation, Non-Conformity, and Corrective Action - Establishing an incident reporting system
- Encouraging a no-blame culture for reporting
- Conducting root cause analysis using 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams
- Distinguishing between immediate and root causes
- Developing effective corrective and preventive actions
- Using CAPA tracking systems
- Verifying the effectiveness of corrective actions
- Integrating lessons learned into training and procedures
- Reporting incidents to regulatory bodies when required
- Managing media and stakeholder communication during crises
- Using incident data to improve risk assessments
- Analysing trends to prevent recurrence
- Meeting ISO 45001 requirements for incident handling
- Ensuring timely closure of non-conformities
- Documenting investigations for audit purposes
Module 11: Preparing for the Certification Audit - Selecting an accredited certification body
- Understanding the two-stage audit process
- Preparing the stage 1 documentation review
- Gathering evidence for sampling
- Conducting a mock audit with realistic scenarios
- Training your team on audit conduct and responses
- Organising physical and digital files for auditors
- Assigning audit escorts and point persons
- Anticipating common auditor questions
- Creating an audit readiness checklist
- Ensuring top management availability for interviews
- Simulating opening and closing meetings
- Correcting minor gaps before stage 2
- Handling auditor findings professionally
- Submitting the audit application package
Module 12: Certification, Maintenance, and Beyond - Interpreting the certification decision
- Implementing actions for conditional approvals
- Announcing certification internally and externally
- Using your ISO 45001 certification in marketing and bids
- Managing surveillance audits annually
- Preparing for recertification every three years
- Updating your OHSMS based on audit feedback
- Integrating OHSMS with other management systems (ISO 9001, 14001)
- Developing a long-term OHSMS roadmap
- Scaling your system across multiple sites
- Using certification to win new contracts
- Training internal auditors for sustainability
- Measuring ROI of the OHSMS over time
- Sharing success stories with stakeholders
- Positioning yourself as a safety leader in your industry
- Understanding required and recommended documented information
- Creating a documented information control procedure
- Developing a document numbering and version control system
- Setting up a document review and approval workflow
- Archiving obsolete documents securely
- Establishing records retention periods
- Managing electronic and paper-based records
- Ensuring access control and confidentiality
- Integrating document control with cloud storage
- Audit-proofing your records management system
- Using metadata for searchability and traceability
- Complying with GDPR and data privacy in records
- Preparing for digital audit trails
- Reducing documentation overload with smart templates
- Maintaining the OHSMS manual
Module 7: Performance Evaluation – Monitoring, Measurement, and Analysis - Selecting key performance indicators (KPIs) for OHS
- Differentiating between leading and lagging indicators
- Tracking incident frequency rate (IFR) and severity rate (SR)
- Monitoring near-miss reporting trends
- Evaluating compliance with legal requirements
- Using dashboards for real-time performance insight
- Setting targets and measuring progress
- Conducting workplace inspections and safety walks
- Analysing audit findings for patterns
- Using data to justify resource allocation
- Reporting performance to top management
- Integrating OHS data with enterprise systems
- Ensuring data accuracy and integrity
- Using trend analysis to predict future risks
- Automating data collection where possible
Module 8: Conducting Internal Audits – The ISO 45001 Way - Planning the internal audit schedule
- Selecting qualified internal auditors
- Developing audit checklists based on ISO 45001 clauses
- Conducting opening and closing meetings
- Using audit interview techniques effectively
- Gathering objective evidence through observation
- Writing non-conformity statements that are clear and actionable
- Differentiating between minor and major non-conformities
- Documenting audit findings comprehensively
- Following up on corrective actions
- Using audit software or spreadsheets for tracking
- Ensuring auditor independence and objectivity
- Building an audit program that evolves yearly
- Training others to conduct audits
- Preparing for the certification audit through internal practice
Module 9: Management Review – Driving Continuous Improvement - Preparing for the management review meeting
- Compiling inputs: audit results, incident data, compliance status
- Presenting OHS performance to top management
- Demonstrating alignment with strategic direction
- Discussing resource needs and constraints
- Reviewing the suitability of the OHS policy
- Evaluating changes in internal and external context
- Making decisions on improvement opportunities
- Setting new objectives based on performance trends
- Documenting management review outcomes
- Assigning action items with accountability
- Integrating management review into business cycles
- Ensuring follow-up on decisions
- Creating a formal management review report
- Using the review to prepare for certification audit
Module 10: Incident Investigation, Non-Conformity, and Corrective Action - Establishing an incident reporting system
- Encouraging a no-blame culture for reporting
- Conducting root cause analysis using 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams
- Distinguishing between immediate and root causes
- Developing effective corrective and preventive actions
- Using CAPA tracking systems
- Verifying the effectiveness of corrective actions
- Integrating lessons learned into training and procedures
- Reporting incidents to regulatory bodies when required
- Managing media and stakeholder communication during crises
- Using incident data to improve risk assessments
- Analysing trends to prevent recurrence
- Meeting ISO 45001 requirements for incident handling
- Ensuring timely closure of non-conformities
- Documenting investigations for audit purposes
Module 11: Preparing for the Certification Audit - Selecting an accredited certification body
- Understanding the two-stage audit process
- Preparing the stage 1 documentation review
- Gathering evidence for sampling
- Conducting a mock audit with realistic scenarios
- Training your team on audit conduct and responses
- Organising physical and digital files for auditors
- Assigning audit escorts and point persons
- Anticipating common auditor questions
- Creating an audit readiness checklist
- Ensuring top management availability for interviews
- Simulating opening and closing meetings
- Correcting minor gaps before stage 2
- Handling auditor findings professionally
- Submitting the audit application package
Module 12: Certification, Maintenance, and Beyond - Interpreting the certification decision
- Implementing actions for conditional approvals
- Announcing certification internally and externally
- Using your ISO 45001 certification in marketing and bids
- Managing surveillance audits annually
- Preparing for recertification every three years
- Updating your OHSMS based on audit feedback
- Integrating OHSMS with other management systems (ISO 9001, 14001)
- Developing a long-term OHSMS roadmap
- Scaling your system across multiple sites
- Using certification to win new contracts
- Training internal auditors for sustainability
- Measuring ROI of the OHSMS over time
- Sharing success stories with stakeholders
- Positioning yourself as a safety leader in your industry
- Planning the internal audit schedule
- Selecting qualified internal auditors
- Developing audit checklists based on ISO 45001 clauses
- Conducting opening and closing meetings
- Using audit interview techniques effectively
- Gathering objective evidence through observation
- Writing non-conformity statements that are clear and actionable
- Differentiating between minor and major non-conformities
- Documenting audit findings comprehensively
- Following up on corrective actions
- Using audit software or spreadsheets for tracking
- Ensuring auditor independence and objectivity
- Building an audit program that evolves yearly
- Training others to conduct audits
- Preparing for the certification audit through internal practice
Module 9: Management Review – Driving Continuous Improvement - Preparing for the management review meeting
- Compiling inputs: audit results, incident data, compliance status
- Presenting OHS performance to top management
- Demonstrating alignment with strategic direction
- Discussing resource needs and constraints
- Reviewing the suitability of the OHS policy
- Evaluating changes in internal and external context
- Making decisions on improvement opportunities
- Setting new objectives based on performance trends
- Documenting management review outcomes
- Assigning action items with accountability
- Integrating management review into business cycles
- Ensuring follow-up on decisions
- Creating a formal management review report
- Using the review to prepare for certification audit
Module 10: Incident Investigation, Non-Conformity, and Corrective Action - Establishing an incident reporting system
- Encouraging a no-blame culture for reporting
- Conducting root cause analysis using 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams
- Distinguishing between immediate and root causes
- Developing effective corrective and preventive actions
- Using CAPA tracking systems
- Verifying the effectiveness of corrective actions
- Integrating lessons learned into training and procedures
- Reporting incidents to regulatory bodies when required
- Managing media and stakeholder communication during crises
- Using incident data to improve risk assessments
- Analysing trends to prevent recurrence
- Meeting ISO 45001 requirements for incident handling
- Ensuring timely closure of non-conformities
- Documenting investigations for audit purposes
Module 11: Preparing for the Certification Audit - Selecting an accredited certification body
- Understanding the two-stage audit process
- Preparing the stage 1 documentation review
- Gathering evidence for sampling
- Conducting a mock audit with realistic scenarios
- Training your team on audit conduct and responses
- Organising physical and digital files for auditors
- Assigning audit escorts and point persons
- Anticipating common auditor questions
- Creating an audit readiness checklist
- Ensuring top management availability for interviews
- Simulating opening and closing meetings
- Correcting minor gaps before stage 2
- Handling auditor findings professionally
- Submitting the audit application package
Module 12: Certification, Maintenance, and Beyond - Interpreting the certification decision
- Implementing actions for conditional approvals
- Announcing certification internally and externally
- Using your ISO 45001 certification in marketing and bids
- Managing surveillance audits annually
- Preparing for recertification every three years
- Updating your OHSMS based on audit feedback
- Integrating OHSMS with other management systems (ISO 9001, 14001)
- Developing a long-term OHSMS roadmap
- Scaling your system across multiple sites
- Using certification to win new contracts
- Training internal auditors for sustainability
- Measuring ROI of the OHSMS over time
- Sharing success stories with stakeholders
- Positioning yourself as a safety leader in your industry
- Establishing an incident reporting system
- Encouraging a no-blame culture for reporting
- Conducting root cause analysis using 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams
- Distinguishing between immediate and root causes
- Developing effective corrective and preventive actions
- Using CAPA tracking systems
- Verifying the effectiveness of corrective actions
- Integrating lessons learned into training and procedures
- Reporting incidents to regulatory bodies when required
- Managing media and stakeholder communication during crises
- Using incident data to improve risk assessments
- Analysing trends to prevent recurrence
- Meeting ISO 45001 requirements for incident handling
- Ensuring timely closure of non-conformities
- Documenting investigations for audit purposes
Module 11: Preparing for the Certification Audit - Selecting an accredited certification body
- Understanding the two-stage audit process
- Preparing the stage 1 documentation review
- Gathering evidence for sampling
- Conducting a mock audit with realistic scenarios
- Training your team on audit conduct and responses
- Organising physical and digital files for auditors
- Assigning audit escorts and point persons
- Anticipating common auditor questions
- Creating an audit readiness checklist
- Ensuring top management availability for interviews
- Simulating opening and closing meetings
- Correcting minor gaps before stage 2
- Handling auditor findings professionally
- Submitting the audit application package
Module 12: Certification, Maintenance, and Beyond - Interpreting the certification decision
- Implementing actions for conditional approvals
- Announcing certification internally and externally
- Using your ISO 45001 certification in marketing and bids
- Managing surveillance audits annually
- Preparing for recertification every three years
- Updating your OHSMS based on audit feedback
- Integrating OHSMS with other management systems (ISO 9001, 14001)
- Developing a long-term OHSMS roadmap
- Scaling your system across multiple sites
- Using certification to win new contracts
- Training internal auditors for sustainability
- Measuring ROI of the OHSMS over time
- Sharing success stories with stakeholders
- Positioning yourself as a safety leader in your industry
- Interpreting the certification decision
- Implementing actions for conditional approvals
- Announcing certification internally and externally
- Using your ISO 45001 certification in marketing and bids
- Managing surveillance audits annually
- Preparing for recertification every three years
- Updating your OHSMS based on audit feedback
- Integrating OHSMS with other management systems (ISO 9001, 14001)
- Developing a long-term OHSMS roadmap
- Scaling your system across multiple sites
- Using certification to win new contracts
- Training internal auditors for sustainability
- Measuring ROI of the OHSMS over time
- Sharing success stories with stakeholders
- Positioning yourself as a safety leader in your industry