Training on Advanced Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (OHSMS)

Module 1: Foundations of Advanced OHS Management

• Principles and structure of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS)
• Evolution from OHSAS 18001 to ISO 45001
• Legal, regulatory, and stakeholder expectations in workplace safety
• Leadership roles and organizational safety culture
• Risk-based thinking in OHS management
• Case Study: Transitioning from OHSAS 18001 to ISO 45001 in a manufacturing organization

Module 2: ISO 45001 Implementation Framework

• Context of the organization and stakeholder analysis
• Leadership commitment and worker participation
• Planning processes and risk/opportunity management
• Step-by-step ISO 45001 implementation approach
• Documentation and compliance requirements
• Case Study: ISO 45001 implementation challenges and lessons learned in the construction sector

Module 3: Policy Development and Strategic OHS Integration

• Developing effective occupational health and safety policies
• Aligning OHS objectives with corporate strategy and compliance goals
• Integration of OHS into enterprise management systems
• Strategic planning for continuous safety improvement
• Governance and accountability structures
• Case Study: Integrating OHS strategy into corporate sustainability programs

Module 4: Hazard Identification and Operational Risk Control

• Hazard identification and workplace risk assessment methodologies
• Applying operational controls aligned with ISO 45001 requirements
• Managing high-risk activities and critical operations
• Hierarchy of controls and preventive measures
• Contractor and supplier risk management
• Case Study: Operational risk control strategies in oil and gas operations

Module 5: Competence, Training, and Safety Awareness

• Identifying training and competency requirements for different roles
• Building competency frameworks for high-risk work environments
• Safety leadership and employee engagement programs
• Promoting accountability and ownership of workplace safety
• Evaluating training effectiveness and workforce readiness
• Case Study: Safety culture transformation through workforce training initiatives

Module 6: Emergency Preparedness and Incident Response

• Developing workplace emergency preparedness plans

• Integration of emergency response with business continuity strategies
• Conducting drills, simulations, and readiness evaluations
• Communication and coordination during emergencies
• Post-incident recovery and corrective actions
• Case Study: Emergency response management during industrial incidents

Module 7: OHS Performance Monitoring and Measurement

• Selecting leading and lagging OHS performance indicators
• Developing dashboards and scorecards for safety reporting
• Real-time monitoring and safety analytics
• Incident trend analysis and reporting systems
• Data-driven decision-making for OHS improvement
• Case Study: Using safety analytics to reduce workplace incidents

Module 8: OHS Internal Auditing and Management Review

• ISO 45001 internal audit requirements and audit planning
• Conducting effective workplace safety audits and inspections
• Audit tools, checklists, and evidence collection techniques
• Management review processes and reporting structures
• Addressing audit findings and non-conformities
• Case Study: Internal audit findings driving organizational safety improvements

Module 9: Incident Management and Continual Improvement

• Incident reporting, investigation, and root cause analysis
• Managing corrective and preventive action (CAPA) systems
• Learning from incidents, near misses, and non-conformities
• Continuous improvement methodologies for OHS systems
• Building resilience through proactive safety management
• Case Study: Root cause analysis following a major workplace incident

Module 10: Building a Resilient and Integrated OHS Management System

• Developing sustainable and integrated OHS management systems
• Aligning OHS with quality, environmental, and business management systems
• Organizational resilience and long-term safety performance improvement
• Preparing for certification and compliance audits
• Future trends in occupational health and safety management
• Case Study: Integrated safety management systems in multinational organizations
• Final Project: Developing a comprehensive ISO 45001-aligned OHSMS framework for an organization