ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (OHSMS)

Introduction

ISO 45001:2018 is the global standard for Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (OHSMS). It provides a structured, proactive, and risk‑based framework for protecting employees, reducing workplace incidents, strengthening safety culture, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Across Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Energy, Manufacturing, Construction, Government, Healthcare, and Industrial sectors, ISO 45001 certification has become a critical requirement. Organisations rely on OHSMS to prevent injuries, manage hazards, improve operational control, and demonstrate commitment to employee wellbeing.

This GTMCS ISO 45001 OHSMS training course provides a comprehensive, practical, and industry‑aligned approach to understanding ISO 45001 requirements, implementing safety processes, developing documentation, conducting internal audits, and preparing for certification.

This Training Course Will Highlight

• ISO 45001:2018 principles, clauses & requirements
• Hazard identification, risk assessment & operational control
• OHSMS documentation: policies, procedures, SOPs & records
• Emergency preparedness, incident investigation & corrective actions
• Internal auditing & compliance verification
• Certification readiness & external audit preparation

Course Benefits

• Strengthen understanding of ISO 45001 requirements
• Improve ability to design, implement & maintain OHSMS
• Build confidence in hazard identification & risk control
• Enhance readiness for certification & regulatory audits
• Increase workplace safety, compliance & operational reliability
• Improve alignment between safety, operations & organisational goals

Tools & Techniques Covered

• ISO 45001 clause‑by‑clause interpretation
• Hazard identification & risk assessment tools (HIRA, JSA)
• Legal compliance evaluation frameworks
• Incident investigation & root cause analysis
• Internal audit techniques & audit reporting
• Emergency preparedness & response planning

Practical Workshops

• Hazard identification & risk assessment workshop
• OHSMS documentation development (policies, SOPs, forms)
• Incident investigation & corrective action exercises
• Internal audit simulation & non‑conformity reporting
• Certification readiness assessment

Real‑World Case Studies

• OHSMS implementation in Oil & Gas & Petrochemical industries
• Safety culture transformation in manufacturing & industrial plants
• Government & public sector safety compliance initiatives
• Incident investigation & corrective action success stories
• Emergency response planning in high‑risk environments

Industry Relevance

This course is essential for:

• HSE, Quality & Compliance professionals
• Safety engineers & safety officers
• Operations, production & maintenance managers
• ISO coordinators & internal auditors
• Government & regulatory compliance departments

Future Skills Alignment

• Occupational health & safety leadership
• Risk‑based thinking & hazard management
• Documentation & audit capability
• Emergency preparedness & incident response
• Continual improvement & operational excellence

Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Understand ISO 45001:2018 requirements & principles
• Conduct hazard identification & risk assessments
• Develop OHSMS documentation aligned with ISO standards
• Implement operational controls & emergency preparedness
• Conduct internal audits & manage non‑conformities
• Prepare for certification & external audits

Training Methodology

• Instructor‑led ISO 45001 workshops
• Hands‑on hazard assessment & safety exercises
• Case study analysis & group discussions
• Scenario‑based audit simulations
• Daily knowledge checks & practical assignments

Organisational Impact

• Stronger safety culture & reduced workplace incidents
• Improved regulatory compliance & certification readiness
• Enhanced operational control & risk mitigation
• Better emergency preparedness & incident response
• Increased organisational credibility & employee trust

Personal Impact

• Strong ISO 45001 implementation & audit skills
• Improved confidence in safety management roles
• Enhanced analytical & documentation capability
• Greater professional credibility in HSE & compliance
• Career advancement in safety, operations & excellence

Who Should Attend

• HSE, Quality & Compliance professionals
• Safety engineers & safety officers
• ISO coordinators & internal auditors
• Operations & production managers
• Anyone involved in OHSMS implementation or certification

• Certificates

  Upon successful completion of this training course, participants will receive a GTMCS Certificate of Completion.