Learn the Requirements of ISO 45001
Engage leadership to strengthen occupational health & safety systems beyond certification. Online or in-classroom training, built for real impact.
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Why This Course Matters
ISO 45001:2018 places greater responsibility on top management to ensure occupational health and safety (OH&S) systems are aligned with business strategy, risk management, and regulatory obligations. QMII’s ISO 45001:2018 Executive Overview Training helps leaders move beyond a compliance-driven mindset and understand how effective system development can improve safety performance, reduce incidents, and support long-term organizational objectives.
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Understanding the intent and requirements of ISO 45001:2018
- How OH&S management systems support core business planning and strategy
- Aligning existing processes and systems with ISO 45001 requirements
- Leadership responsibilities under Clauses 4, 5, and 6
- Managing hazards and OH&S risks using a process-based approach
- Avoiding “certification-only” systems that fail to deliver real value
Who Needs This Course
For Leaders in OHS
- Senior managers and organizational leaders
- Health and safety professionals
- VP / Directors of Regulatory Affairs
- ISO Managers and Management Representatives
- Systems professionals seeking management-level understanding
- Improvement specialists supporting OH&S performance
Learning Objectives
- Plan and oversee OHSMS development projects ensuring ISO 45001 conformity
- Understand leadership requirements under ISO 45001 Clauses 4, 5, and 6
- Identify and implement controls for an effective OHSMS
- Determine and allocate resources required for system effectiveness
- Communicate OHSMS roles and responsibilities across the organization
- Relate system performance to customer, leadership, and stakeholder expectations
- Use the OHSMS to manage risk and reduce accidents and incidents
- Understand key changes to ISO 45001, including:
- Alignment with the Harmonized Structure (Annex SL)
- Changes in terminology
- Structural changes within the standard
Course Duration & Agenda
Course Format & Agenda
QMII delivers the ISO 45001:2018 Executive Overview Training as a 2-day instructor-led program, available:
- Onsite at your organization
- Virtually through QMII’s LIVE (Learning In a Virtual Environment) format
Training emphasizes executive understanding, discussion, and application rather than auditor-level technical depth.
Certification & Recognition
Participants who successfully complete QMII’s 2-day ISO 45001:2018 Executive Overview Training and examinations receive a Certificate of Attainment for the following QMII training unit:
- 45001 – Occupational Health and Safety
This Certificate of Attainment is recognized by Exemplar Global as providing part of the knowledge required for certification as a Health and Safety Management Systems Auditor using ISO 45001.
Participants who attend the training but do not complete the examinations receive a Certificate of Participation, documenting the number of training hours attended.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. This is an executive overview course designed for leadership understanding and governance, not full auditor training.
The course is a 2-day instructor-led program, delivered onsite or virtually. It may be delivered in a shorted timeframe to meet client requirements.
Yes. The Certificate of Attainment is recognized by Exemplar Global.
Yes. QMII encourages participants to bring real system, process, and risk concerns for discussion.
No prior certification is required. This course helps leaders understand and drive ISO 45001 implementation.