Course Outline

Course Title: OHSMS ISO 45001:2018 Foundation
Duration: 1 Day (6–8 hours)
Delivery Mode: Classroom / Live Online / Self-paced
Assessment: Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ) or Short Answer Test
Certification: Certificate of Completion by Cosmos International Training Institute (CITI)

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Course Objectives

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

• Understand the purpose and benefits of an Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS)

• Interpret ISO 45001:2018 requirements

• Recognize key terms and definitions used in OHSMS

• Identify roles and responsibilities related to workplace health & safety

• Appreciate the structure and use of Annex SL in ISO 45001

 

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety

• Importance of health & safety in the workplace

• Legal and regulatory context (basic overview)

• Common workplace hazards and risks

• Introduction to management systems

Module 2: Overview of ISO 45001:2018

• What is ISO 45001:2018?

• Structure and scope of the standard

• Relationship with OHSAS 18001 and other standards

• Key terms and definitions

Module 3: Annex SL and the 10-Clause Structure

• Introduction to Annex SL framework

• Clause structure and common terms

• Benefits of harmonization across ISO standards

Module 4: Key Requirements of ISO 45001:2018

• Clause 4: Context of the Organization

• Clause 5: Leadership and Worker Participation

• Clause 6: Planning (including risk & opportunity)

• Clause 7: Support

• Clause 8: Operation

• Clause 9: Performance Evaluation

• Clause 10: Improvement

Module 5: Risk-Based Thinking in OHSMS

• Hazard identification vs. risk assessment

• Preventive action and continual improvement

• Hierarchy of controls

Module 6: Documentation & Implementation Basics

• Required documentation under ISO 45001

• Practical examples: policies, procedures, incident reports

• Introduction to internal audits and compliance monitoring

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Assessment & Certification

• Short MCQ test or written assessment (as per delivery mode)

• Certificate issued to participants who complete the course successfully

 

Target Audience

• Safety Officers / EHS Assistants

• HR & Compliance Professionals

• Students and Graduates entering OHS roles

• Team Leaders and Line Managers

• Anyone interested in understanding the basics of ISO 45001:2018