Course description
This introduction course provides delegates with an overview of the principles behind the management of health and safety in the workplace and the requirements of BS OHSAS 18001:2007. The course introduces the requirements and benefits of health and safety management systems using the risk management assessment framework of BS OHSAS 18001:2007.
Who should attend?
This course is designed for any personnel requiring an introduction to BS OHSAS 18001:2007, including health and safety managers/advisors, quality managers, environmental managers/advisors, integrated risk managers and any other personnel with a desire to understand the management framework approach of BS OHSAS 18001:2007. This course is of benefit to all personnel, whether they have a basic or advanced knowledge of health and safety management, as it discusses health and safety management in terms of the BS OHSAS 18001:2007 framework.
Benefits to your business
A structured approach to health and safety management drives continual improvement through a formalized approach to the identification of legislation and hazards, the assessment of risks, the implementation of controls and the measurement of business processes. Through this Introduction to BS OHSAS 18001:2007 training course, delegates will be able to identify the key benefits of a structured health and safety management system. They will also be able to identify the benefits and requirements of BS OHSAS 18001:2007 and begin to understand the implementation and certification process.
Course structure
- Background to Occupational Health and Safety Management systems
- An overview of the BS OHSAS 18001:2007 framework
- Benefits of the effective management of OH&S
- Requirements of BS OHSAS 18001:2007
- Introduction to documentation requirements
- Overview of the next steps to certification
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for this course.
Further Information
Participants who successfully complete the course will be issued a certificate from BSI.
Next steps
View our BS OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety training course schedule.
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