Health & Safety Management Systems iso 45001 for the Built Environment
Virtual CPD Course | 29 – 30 May 2025


Legible for:Â 2 CPD Points – SAAMA/ECSAÂ |Â 1.6 CPD Credits – SACPCMP

Brief Overview:
ISO 45001 is the international standard for Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Management Systems, designed to help organisations reduce workplace risks, enhance employee safety, and ensure regulatory compliance. In the built environment — encompassing construction, infrastructure, and property development — implementing ISO 45001 is critical due to the sector’s high-risk nature, involving hazards like falls, heavy machinery, and exposure to hazardous materials.
Course Objectives
Delegates will:
- Understand the purpose, structure, and key requirements of ISO 45001:2018.
- Interpret the standard’s clauses in the context of organizational implementation.
- Identify workplace hazards and assess risks using a systematic approach.
- Develop policies, objectives, and processes to meet ISO 45001 requirements.
- Implement an OHSMS framework that ensures legal compliance and worker safety.
- Monitor and improve the system through performance evaluation and management review.
- Prepare for internal audits and certification audits.
Course Outline
1. Understanding ISO 45001 and its requirements:
- Overview of the Clauses
- Principles of the standard
2. ISO 45001 -2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System
- What is an ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System
- The benefits of implementing Occupational health and Safety measures using the ISO 45001 system
- System requirements
3. Gaining Management Commitment and Establishing an Implementation Team:
- How to ensure that senior management is fully committed to the implementation process.
- Assembling a dedicated team with the necessary expertise to oversee the implementation.
- Outlining the roles and responsibilities of each team member.
4. Conducting a Gap Analysis and Initial OH&S
Review:
- How to evaluate your existing occupational health and safety (OH&S) management system and identify any gaps compared to ISO 45001 requirements.
- Conducting a thorough hazard identification and risk assessment process to determine potential risks to your workforce.
- How to review legislative requirements as applicable to your organization and its context
5. Developing an Implementation plan:
- Setting objectives based on gap analysis and risk assessment
- Developing OHS policies and procedures to align with ISO requirements
- Planning for training and awareness especially on employee roles and responsibilities in the implementation process
6. Implementing the OH&S Management System in a workplace:
- Implementing policies and procedures
- Conducting training sessions to ensure that employees understand their roles and responsibilities.
- Implementing the hazard identification and risk assessment process
- Establishing and implementing operational controls to manage risks and ensure compliance.
- Monitoring and measuring performance through a monitoring and measuring the OH&S performance system
7. ISO 45001 management system implementation
documents ( Anatomy of an OHS file )
- OHS policy
- OHS objectives
- Incident management registers
- Risk registers
- Non-conformance records
- Emergency procedures
- Training matrix and records
- OHS audits (internal and external)
- Management commitment documents
- OHS inductions and toolbox talks
- Legal registers
- PPE registers
- Other applicable documents
Live Session - Zoom Meetings
Duration: 2-Day (Virtual CPD Course)
Price: R5999 Per Delegate
This Course Includes:
- Course Manual
- CPD Certificate
Accreditation Details:
This course is accredited by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) with 2 CPD Points and by the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professionals (SACPCMP) with 1.6 CPD Credits.
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