Course Description:
This comprehensive 5-day course provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to understand, implement, and audit the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSAS 18001). It covers the structure, elements, and application of OHSAS 18001, focusing on hazard identification, risk assessment, control measures, and continuous improvement. Participants will learn how to integrate OHSAS 18001 into their existing management systems and promote a proactive safety culture.
Who Should Attend?
- Health & Safety Managers and Officers
- Safety Auditors
- Compliance Officers
- Environmental and Quality Managers
- Line Managers and Supervisors
- Consultants and Advisors
Training Format:
- Interactive Presentations
- Group Exercises & Case Studies
- Workshops & Role Plays
- Practical Application & Q&A Sessions
Detailed 5-Day Agenda with Time Breaks
Day 1: Introduction to OHSAS 18001 and Occupational Health & Safety
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Registration and Welcome |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:30 | Overview of OHSAS 18001: Purpose and Benefits |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch Break |
| 13:30 – 15:00 | Key Terms and Definitions in OHSAS 18001 |
| 15:00 – 15:15 | Coffee Break |
| 15:15 – 16:30 | Management Commitment and Leadership |
Day 2: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
| Time | Topic |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Identifying Workplace Hazards |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:30 | Risk Assessment Techniques (HIRA, JSA, etc.) |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch Break |
| 13:30 – 15:00 | Implementing Control Measures |
| 15:00 – 15:15 | Coffee Break |
| 15:15 – 16:30 | Case Study: Risk Assessment Exercise |
Day 3: OHSAS 18001 Management System Requirements
| Time | Topic |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Structure of OHSAS 18001:2007 |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:30 | Planning for Hazard Control and Legal Compliance |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch Break |
| 13:30 – 15:00 | Operational Control & Emergency Preparedness |
| 15:00 – 15:15 | Coffee Break |
| 15:15 – 16:30 | Documentation and Record Keeping |
Day 4: Performance Evaluation and Continual Improvement
| Time | Topic |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Monitoring and Measuring Safety Performance |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:30 | Incident Investigation and Reporting |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch Break |
| 13:30 – 15:00 | Internal Auditing Techniques for OHSAS 18001 |
| 15:00 – 15:15 | Coffee Break |
| 15:15 – 16:30 | Corrective and Preventive Actions |
Day 5: Practical Application and Course Wrap-Up
| Time | Topic |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Integrating OHSAS 18001 with Other Management Systems |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:30 | Developing an OHSAS 18001 Implementation Plan |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch Break |
| 13:30 – 15:00 | Final Workshop: Mock Audit and Review |
| 15:00 – 15:15 | Coffee Break |
| 15:15 – 16:00 | Course Review, Q&A |
| 16:00 – 16:30 | Certificate Distribution and Closing |
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the principles of Occupational Health & Safety Management
- Learn the OHSAS 18001 standard requirements
- Perform risk assessments and hazard identification
- Conduct internal audits and safety inspections
- Develop action plans for continual improvement
