ISO 45001 Foundation Course deepens the practical application of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) concepts and requirements, clarifying how ISO 45001 translates into the structure and operation of an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OH&SMS).
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Language: available in Portuguese or English
Training: practical and case-study based
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PROFESSIONAL LEVEL — competence in practice and organised application of requirements.
Why this course exists
To support the transition from conceptual understanding to the organised application of ISO 45001 requirements in an organisational context.
Many organisations know the concepts of OHS, but need greater clarity on how ISO 45001 requirements translate, in practice, into the structure and operation of an OH&SMS. This course exists to create a common foundation, reduce divergent interpretations and support teams involved in implementation, operation and continuous improvement of the system, supported by a case study, correlated standards and relevant best practices.
What this course enables you to do
Understand
Master the fundamental OHS concepts and interpret ISO 45001 within the context of an OH&SMS.
Apply
Apply concepts and requirements in a real scenario, through a case study, with high-level implementation guidance.
Correlate
Relate the standards of the ISO 45000 family, including ISO 45002, ISO 45003 and ISO 45004, and other relevant references.
Support
Support the organisation in the implementation, operation, maintenance and improvement of an ISO 45001-based OH&SMS.
Frameworks, standards and best practices addressed throughout the course
OH&SMS — fundamental concepts
Clause-by-clause overview
ISO 45002
ISO 45003
ISO 45004
ISO 19011
Conformity, legislation and related regulation
Correlated best practices
BEHAVIOUR methodology with case study
Value for the organisation
- Creates a common and applicable basis for teams involved in OH&SMS implementation, operation and continuous improvement.
- Accelerates internal alignment on ISO 45001 requirements, processes and typical evidence, reducing noise and divergent interpretations.
- Supports preparation for ISO 45001 certification, strengthening understanding of requirements and supporting standards from the ISO 45000 family.
- Improves the ability to hold technical discussions with peers on maintaining and improving OHS in the organisation.
Introduction
The ISO 45001 Foundation course is based on the international standard ISO 45001 and follows a practical approach supported by a case study, where participants are invited to apply OHS concepts and requirements in a real scenario.
The course prepares participants to support the implementation and operation of an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OH&SMS) and provides fundamental knowledge of audit concepts, principles and best practices based on ISO 19011.
As participants progress through the course topics, the main supporting standards from the ISO 45000 family are presented, including, among others, implementation guidance (ISO 45002), the framework for psychosocial risks and well-being at work (ISO 45003) and guidance for performance evaluation (ISO 45004), as well as additional references, best practices, legislation and relevant regulation.
This course prepares participants for the Certified Occupational Health & Safety 45001 Foundation personal certification.
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General Objectives
At the end of the ISO 45001 Foundation course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the fundamental OHS concepts and the main requirements of ISO 45001.
- Know and understand the correlation between standards in the ISO 45000 family, including ISO 45001, ISO 45002, ISO 45003, ISO 45004 and related standards, as well as other applicable best practices, legislation and regulation.
- Support an organisation in implementing and operating an ISO 45001-based OH&SMS, whether as part of a team and/or during an implementation project.
- Understand fundamental audit concepts and principles based on ISO 19011.
- Understand the various sources of OHS-related requirements, in order to discuss relevant matters with peers regarding OHS maintenance and improvement in the organisation.
- Support the organisation in achieving and maintaining ISO 45001 certification.
- Possess the knowledge required to successfully take the Certified Occupational Health & Safety 45001 Foundation certification exam and obtain a personal certification.
Target Audience
- Consultants, auditors, managers or professionals in OHS risk and/or operations.
- Executives and senior managers responsible for ensuring OHS alignment and value delivery to the organisation.
- Professionals responsible for OHS/HSE and/or relevant governance in the organisation.
- Operations, engineering, maintenance, construction, HR or other professionals involved in the establishment, implementation, operation and/or continuous improvement of an ISO 45001-based OH&SMS.
- Anyone who wishes to learn the fundamentals of ISO 45001.
Prerequisites
There are no mandatory formal prerequisites. However, other specific requirements may apply, where relevant, depending on the quotation or proposal presented.
Programme
Introduction to the course, OHS and ISO 45001 framework
- Introduction to the course
- Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety
- Introduction to ISO 45001 and related best practices
- OHS standards and conformity requirements
- Progressing towards ISO 45001 certification
Foundations and overview of OH&SMS requirements — Clauses 4 to 7
- OHS foundations
- Presentation and overview of OH&SMS requirements — Part 1: Clauses 4 to 7
- OHS context
- Leadership and commitment
- Planning: actions to address risks and opportunities, objectives and alterations in the OH&SMS
- Support
Operation, performance evaluation and improvement — Clauses 8 to 10
- Presentation and overview of OH&SMS requirements — Part 2: Clauses 8 to 10
- Operation — operational planning and control
- Operation — hazard identification, risk and opportunity assessment
- Operation — operational control and management of alterations
- Operation — procurement, contractors and outsourcing, where applicable
- Operation — emergency preparedness and response
- Performance evaluation
- Improvement
Audit concepts and principles based on ISO 19011
- OH&SMS and audit concepts and principles
- Introduction to audit concepts and principles based on ISO 19011
- Relationship between requirements, evidence and audit in an OHS context
- Course closure and exam preparation
Exam(s) and Certification
Exam “Certified Occupational Health & Safety 45001 Foundation”
The exam covers the following competence domains:
- Domain 1: OHS foundations
- Domain 2: ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System requirements
- Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles based on ISO 19011
Language(s): Portuguese and English.
Duration: 1 hour.
Format: Multiple choice.
Number of questions: 40 questions.
Pass mark: 260/400 points.
Results: Pass or Fail.
Issuing entity: Behaviour (legal entity), through its certification service Behaviour Certification Services.
Retake: 1 free retake within a maximum period of 2 months after the result of the initial exam.
Certification
After successfully completing the exam and accepting or signing the applicable agreement and Code of Ethics, the candidate obtains the Certified Occupational Health & Safety 45001 Foundation credential, issued by Behaviour (legal entity), through its certification service Behaviour Certification Services.
Behaviour® professional certification — proprietary scheme — with international recognition in the market. The scheme is designed and operated based on best practices for certification of persons, principles of impartiality and exam quality, and applicable international references, including the principles of ISO/IEC 17024.
A Certificate and a Digital Certification Badge will be issued to participants who successfully complete the certification exam and satisfy all requirements of the certification for which they are applying.
Certification programmes are valid only for individuals, and the award and maintenance of certification depend on the exam result, professional experience and compliance with the applicable agreement and Code of Ethics.
If the professional does not comply with the agreement or the Code of Ethics, the certification is not granted or is revoked.
Other Information
General Information
- Training available in Portuguese or English.
- Online training materials available in Portuguese or English, with online access, in accordance with the awarded conditions.
- Behaviour digital Training Attendance Certificate with 16 CPD/CPE credits.
- Online Certification Exam, in Portuguese or English. The exam may be taken up to 2 months from the course start date.
- If the candidate does not pass the exam, they are entitled to one free retake within a maximum period of 2 months from the release date of the initial exam result.
- Digital Certification Diploma and Digital Certification Badge after passing the exam and completing the application process.
Trainer(s)
Benefits
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- Enables practical understanding of OHS foundations and ISO 45001 requirements.
- Helps translate concepts and requirements into organised application within the context of an OH&SMS.
- Integrates the main supporting standards from the ISO 45000 family, including ISO 45002, ISO 45003 and ISO 45004.
- Reinforces understanding of conformity, legislation and regulation related to OHS.
- Introduces fundamental audit concepts and principles based on ISO 19011.
- Creates a common language and cross-functional understanding among teams involved in implementation, operation and continuous improvement.
- Supports preparation for the Certified Occupational Health & Safety 45001 Foundation certification exam.
- Based on the BEHAVIOUR pedagogical model, with case study and practical orientation.
- Contributes to supporting the achievement and maintenance of ISO 45001 certification in the organisation.
Logistics
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- Live Online (synchronous time): 09h30–13h00 and 14h00–17h30 (Lisbon time), with short breaks
- Classroom (synchronous time): 09h30–13h00 and 14h00–17h30 (Lisbon time), with short breaks
- 14 hours of synchronous training, typically distributed across 2 consecutive days
- Estimated 2 hours of guided autonomous work, intended for content consolidation and exam preparation, carried out flexibly outside synchronous sessions
- Requirements: computer with stable internet, updated browser, PDF reader and audio/video
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Frequently Asked Questions
Objective answers to the most common questions about the ISO 45001 Foundation Course
What is the difference between ISO 45001 Foundation and ISO 45001 Lead Implementer?
Does the course address only ISO 45001 or also other standards from the ISO 45000 family?
Is this course suitable for someone who does not yet have deep experience in OH&SMS?
Is it mandatory to have the ISO 45001 standard to attend the course?
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This course can be attended by individual professionals. It may also be integrated into foundational paths for teams involved in the implementation, operation or reinforcement of an OH&SMS.