Introduction & Implementation of ISO 45001
INTRODUCTION & IMPLEMENTATION OF ISO 45001
SAIOSH ACCREDITED – CPD POINTS: 5
DURANTION: 4 DAYS
MODULES:
Introduction – Brief comparison between OHSAS 18001 and ISO 45001 Emphasise that clause 1 to 3 are essentially the same for both.
Implementation Journey
Clause 4: Context of the organisation
Key Theme:
- A SWOT analysis of the entire organisation analysing internal/external issues as well as interested parties from a risk-based thinking perspective to ensure sustainability for the business as well as all relevant stakeholders.
Clause 5: Leadership and commitment
Key Theme:
- Top Management and active participation
- Leadership aligns the organisation to ISO
- Taking ultimate accountability for the performance of the system
Clause 6: Planning
Key Theme:
- Be consistent with policies
- Account for applicable laws
- Measure, monitor and communicate
- Regular reviews and updates
- Implement the actions/decisions based on the SWOT analysis from Clause 4
- Conducting hazard identification and risk assessment
Clause 7: Support (The means by which objectives are met).
Key Theme:
- Dependencies of the system.
- Equipment and empowering the system to deliver on performances.
- The enablers of Clauses 4 & 6 focusing mainly on resources,
- The 6 M’s e.g. control of documentation as 1
Clause 8: Operations. (Where rubber meets the road)
Key Theme:
- Establishing operating criteria for the various processes based on the actions determined from Clause 4 (Organisational Context) and Clause 6 (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment)
- Execute your plans to manage hazards, risks and opportunities.
- Out sourcing of work. Contractor control including procurement and outsourcing.
Clause 9: Performance Evaluation
Key Theme:
- Elements for OHSMS check-up.
- The system cycles back to leadership and new opportunities for plan.
- Conducting internal audits and compliance evaluation
- The importance of Management review
Clause 10: Improvement. (Not perfection but the pursuit of perfection)
Key Theme: Ensure correction of deficiencies and focus on improvement.
Documentation requirements – Compare what you have and the requirements of ISO 45001 and make sure it reflects ISO 45001
A broad ten step implementation plan with regards to the transition process.