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Course Outline
What the programme covers, module by module.
Module 1: Fundamentals of Occupational Health & Safety
- Occupational health and safety concepts
- Workplace health and safety
- Injury and ill health prevention
- Workplace responsibilities
- Safety culture
- Benefits of effective OH&S management
Module 2: Introduction to ISO 45001
- Purpose of ISO 45001
- Scope and application
- Key terminology
- OH&S management system
- Process approach
- Organisational application
Module 3: Structure of an OH&S Management System
- Organisational context
- Leadership
- Planning
- Support
- Operations
- Performance and improvement
Module 4: Organisational Context
- Internal issues
- External issues
- Business environment
- Workplace conditions
- Organisational activities
- Context analysis
Module 5: Interested Parties & OH&S Scope
- Workers
- Contractors
- Visitors
- Interested parties
- Relevant needs and expectations
- Defining OH&S system scope
Module 6: Leadership & OH&S Policy
- Leadership responsibilities
- Management commitment
- OH&S policy
- Roles and responsibilities
- Accountability
- Promoting safety culture
Module 7: Worker Consultation & Participation
- Worker consultation
- Worker participation
- Removing participation barriers
- Safety communication
- Reporting concerns
- Employee involvement
Module 8: Hazard Identification
- Hazard concepts
- Physical hazards
- Chemical hazards
- Biological hazards
- Ergonomic and psychosocial hazards
- Hazard identification methods
Module 9: OH&S Risk Assessment
- Understanding OH&S risks
- Likelihood
- Severity
- Risk evaluation
- Risk prioritisation
- Maintaining risk information
Module 10: Risks, Opportunities & OH&S Objectives
- OH&S risks
- OH&S opportunities
- Organisational risks
- Establishing objectives
- Performance targets
- Planning actions
Module 11: Hierarchy of Controls
- Elimination
- Substitution
- Engineering controls
- Administrative controls
- Personal protective equipment
- Selecting effective controls
Module 12: Operational Planning & Control
- Operational requirements
- Safe work processes
- Operational controls
- Contractor considerations
- Procurement considerations
- Managing workplace changes
Module 13: Emergency Preparedness & Response
- Potential emergencies
- Emergency planning
- Response procedures
- Roles and responsibilities
- Testing arrangements
- Reviewing emergency responses
Module 14: Incident Management & Investigation
- Incident reporting
- Near misses
- Initial response
- Incident investigation
- Root cause concepts
- Lessons learned
Module 15: Performance Evaluation
- OH&S performance indicators
- Monitoring and measurement
- Workplace inspections
- Internal audit concepts
- Management review
- Performance analysis
Module 16: Corrective Action & Continual Improvement
- Nonconformities
- Corrective actions
- Root cause analysis
- Effectiveness review
- Improvement opportunities
- Continual OH&S improvement
Who it's for & what's included
Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.
Classroom
Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor on-site
- ✓ Printed workbook & materials
- ✓ Group exercises & case studies
Online Instructor-Led
Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor via video call
- ✓ Digital workbook & resources
- ✓ Session recordings
Self-Paced
Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.
Everything you get
- ✓ On-demand video lessons
- ✓ Interactive quizzes
- ✓ 24/7 access on any device
Course Overview
This foundation course provides a structured understanding of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems based on ISO 45001. Participants will explore organisational context, leadership, worker participation, hazard identification, OH&S risk assessment, operational controls, emergency preparedness, incident management, performance monitoring, corrective actions, and continual improvement.