Training and Certification Area
Health and Safety Management — Training and Certification
Occupational Health and Safety is a critical area of organisational governance. Health and Safety is not limited to documentary compliance; it requires decision-making, control, risk management, and real capability for prevention, response and improvement.
Training and certifications are intended for professionals and organisations with different levels of responsibility and maturity, enabling them to develop competencies to plan, implement, govern and assess OHS systems in a consistent and sustainable way.
The purpose of this page is to frame the area, clarify its scope and help identify the most suitable training according to role, organisational context and intended level of maturity.
Who it is for
- Management and leadership bodies
- OHS leaders (HSE / SHE / EHS)
- GRC, Compliance and Audit
- Operational managers and production leaders
- Professionals involved in operational control and prevention
- Any professional interested in Occupational Health and Safety
Typical outcomes
- Clear governance and defined responsibilities
- Risk reduction and prevention of accidents and incidents
- Legal compliance and readiness for audits
- Continual improvement and a stronger safety culture
Why Health and Safety is critical
Occupational health and safety is governance. It is not bureaucracy; it is responsibility, risk, decision-making and operational continuity.
Mature organisations do not ask only “do we have a procedure?”. They ask who decides, based on what evidence, within what timeframes, and with what accountability. In this area, BEHAVIOUR develops organisational maturity in a structured and practical way.
Governance and Accountability
Roles, decision-making, reporting and control in health and safety, with accountability and evidence.
Risk and Compliance
Hazard identification, risk assessment, legal obligations and readiness for audits.
Operations and Improvement
Operational control, incident investigation, performance and continual improvement of the system.
What Health and Safety Management covers
This area covers the cycle of governance, implementation and control of Occupational Health and Safety. It integrates practices and requirements defined in international standards such as ISO 45001 — Occupational health and safety management systems.
- OHS governance and definition of responsibilities
- Hazard identification, risk assessment and treatment
- Structuring and operation of an OHS management system
- Operational control, competencies and change management
- Incident management, investigation and corrective actions
- Audit, compliance and assurance
- Alignment between OHS, operations, and legal and regulatory requirements
Training courses in Health and Safety Management
Selection of courses available in this area. Each course has its own page with full details.
ISO 45001 Essentials
A clear introduction to the principles of ISO 45001 and the structure of an OHSMS, to understand the standard and its context of application.
ISO 45001 Foundation
A solid practical basis to understand requirements and support the implementation and operation of an OHSMS.
ISO 45001 Lead Implementer
Practical and structured implementation of an OHSMS, focused on decision-making, evidence and maturity.
ISO 45001 Lead Auditor
Methodology and practice for auditing OHSMS with a focus on rigour, consistency and evidence.
Training pathways in Health and Safety Management
This area includes training pathways structured by role profile, helping guide course selection in a way that is coherent with the organisation’s context and maturity.
Until dedicated pathways for this area are published, BEHAVIOUR can support the definition of the most suitable learning path for professionals, teams and OHS leaders.
Frequently asked questions about Health and Safety Management
Brief answers to help choose the most suitable training in this area.
What does the Health and Safety Management area cover?
It covers governance, implementation, control, audit and improvement of Occupational Health and Safety, helping to reduce risk, strengthen compliance and improve prevention capability and operational response.
What is ISO 45001 for?
ISO 45001 provides a framework for implementing, operating, maintaining and improving an occupational health and safety management system, with a focus on governance, risk, operational control, compliance and continual improvement.
What is the difference between Essentials, Foundation, Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor?
Essentials introduces the fundamentals of the standard and the system. Foundation goes deeper into the requirements. Lead Implementer focuses on the implementation and operation of the OHSMS. Lead Auditor focuses on the methodology, planning, execution and evaluation of audits of the system.
Does this area help prevent accidents and incidents?
Yes. One of the objectives of this area is to strengthen the ability to identify hazards, assess risks, implement controls, investigate incidents and improve performance in a systematic and sustainable way.
Is this training relevant for leadership and operations, and not only for OHS specialists?
Yes. This area is relevant for those who decide, supervise, operate and control, because maturity in Occupational Health and Safety depends on governance, accountability, execution and evidence across the whole organisation.
Can I request support to define a training pathway for my role or team?
Yes. BEHAVIOUR can support the selection of the most suitable pathway according to role, context and the organisation’s level of maturity.
Need help choosing the right course?
We support the decision based on context, role and the organisation’s maturity.