Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
Course overview
Workplace injuries, regulatory penalties, and weak compliance systems can expose organisations to serious financial and legal risk. Many leaders struggle to build structured Health and Safety systems that align with ISO 45001 and Canadian OHSA requirements.
This Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems course provides a structured framework for designing, implementing, and evaluating a compliant OHSMS. It covers leadership commitment, hazard identification, emergency planning, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement aligned with CSA Z45001:2019.
Ideal for managers, supervisors, safety officers, and compliance professionals, the course strengthens risk control, documentation standards, and audit readiness. Learners gain the skills to establish measurable Health and Safety performance systems and support a proactive workplace safety culture.
Key topics included
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Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO 45001 framework
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Leadership commitment, OH&S policy development, and worker participation
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Hazard identification, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and hierarchy of controls
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Emergency preparedness planning aligned with CSA Z1600 guidance
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Incident investigation, corrective actions, and documentation control
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Performance monitoring, audits, KPIs, and continuous improvement cycles
Entry requirements
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There are no formal academic prerequisites for this course. A basic familiarity with workplace operations or supervisory responsibilities is beneficial. The course is suitable for professionals working in management, compliance, or safety-related roles.
Who is this course for
This course is designed for safety managers, supervisors, HR professionals, compliance officers, and operations leaders responsible for Health and Safety systems.
It is also suitable for consultants, auditors, and professionals seeking to align workplace systems with ISO 45001, CSA Z45001, and Canadian OHSA requirements.
Certification
Curriculum
- Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems: Building Safer Workplaces Mock Exam
- Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems: Building Safer Workplaces Final Exam