ISO 45001:2018

ISO 45001:2018 is a global occupational health and safety management systems (OHSMS) standard. It was published in 2018 and establishes requirements for any organization that wishes to establish, implement, and maintain an OHSMS to improve OH&S, eliminate hazards and minimize risks, take advantage of improvement opportunities and address OH&S management system non-conformities associated with its activities. This new international standard focuses on an interrelated-process approach to identify and manage the system’s interactions. ISO 45001 supersedes OHSAS 18001. Companies who currently comply with OHSAS 18001 have three years (until March 2021) to migrate to the new ISO 45001 standard.

Why should I be interested?

The expected benefits of ISO 45001 implementation include reducing work-related injuries and illnesses, identifying and eliminating risks and hazards, improving OH&S performance, establishing an OHSMS, demonstrating top management commitment, and motivating and engaging workers through consultation and participation. If you are a contractor or supplier to a company that is certified to ISO 45001 there is a good chance you will be required to establish and implement an ISO 45001 for your company. Plus, it makes good business sense.

When does it take effect?

ISO 45001 was published in March 2018 and is in effect now.

How can I learn more?

UT CIS offers ISO 45001 Overview training and ISO 45001 Lead Auditor training. Learning about the standard and its requirements is an important first step for anyone looking to develop and implement an ISO 45001 OSHMS. It is likely your company already has at least some systems in place, especially if you are already ISO 9001 and/or ISO 14001 registered.

 

ISO 45001:2018 Internal Auditor

This is an interactive workshop designed for individuals assigned to conduct process audits for the new ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) standard.

This training class is focused on developing internal auditing capability for your company. 

UT CIS will offer this course in an interactive online format for all classes scheduled in the Nashville CIS Training Room. This allows people to attend the class while avoiding the time and costs of traveling. Online attendees must register for the online class on the UT CIS website in order to receive connection information.  Although no special software is required to attend online, those wishing to attend online will need to have access to a computer with a built-in camera or an add-on USB camera so that you can fully interact with the instructor.

What's in it for me?

This class will deliver all the requirements necessary for success in internal auditing for you and your team. It covers in detail:

  • The eleven success factors for the implementation of an OHSMA.
  • The standard’s requirements (both new and existing) for conformance to ISO 45001:2018. The training is reinforced with multiple exercises designed to assist the audit trainee in understanding these requirements.
  • A look at auditor best practices with a process-based audit approach for OHSMS.
  • A look at how ISO 45001 requirements and OSHA requirements match up.
  • A simulated OHSMS audit at the end of the class to include the principles and techniques taught in the classroom. 
  • Closure of the process with a focus on lessons learned by the trainee.
  • A proficiency exam to demonstrate competence in OHSMS auditing.
  • Finally, each student receives a certificate of completion for the audit course from the University of Tennessee as evidence of training completion.
  • This class is offered to you and your audit team at minimal cost at our training facility in Nashville. 
     

What makes this program different from others?

It is taught by an individual who not only has real world experience but is also a trained and certified ISO 45001 lead auditor. This individual has more than thirty years of experience with occupational safety and health programs, OSHA compliance, and successful program development and implementation and has trained hundreds of individuals from around the country in OSHA standards. This class will also be offered to distance learners to save on cost of travel expenses. You will be afforded the same exercises as those in the classroom.

 

ISO 45001:2018 New Standard Overview - 1 Day

This full-day overview session will dive into the new ISO 45001:2018 standard. Attendees will gain an understanding of new standard. 

What's in it for me?

This class will cover in detail:

  • The standard’s requirements for conformance to ISO 45001:2018. The training is reinforced with multiple exercises designed to assist the audit trainee in understanding these requirements
  • Harmonizing with OSHA standards
  • Seamless integration into your operations