Introduction

To begin, what are OHS management systems? OHS refers to occupational health and safety management systems, specifically OHSAS 18001. OHSAS 18001 is an international standard providing a framework to identify, control and reduce health- and safety-associated risks of employees.

It aims at protecting employees from risks of occupational hazards and reducing the chances of accidents at the workplace. Getting certified under OHSAS 18001:2007 offers an organization an enhanced corporate image and credibility.

Further, considering that it is an international standard, the organization gains employees’ trust with regard to the organization’s intentions to safeguard their health and safety through the establishment of OHS management systems.

OHS management systems are implemented by various organizations and help limit legal risks as well as regulatory and compliance-related issues regarding employee health and safety.

This Xcelerate Training Institute course will empower you with complete understanding and knowledge of OHS management systems and their benefits to organizations.

Through this course, you will be equipped to play an instrumental role in setting up and managing OHS management systems in your organization. This, in turn, will provide you with the appropriate platform and opportunities to demonstrate your talent and potential, inviting higher roles and responsibilities and fostering growth and development within the organization.

Learning Objectives

• complete information, knowledge and awareness of OHS management systems, specifically OHSAS 18001
• the adequate skill, capability and experience of international standards for OHS management systems, thus increasing opportunities for related roles in other organizations or industries
• the confidence to train and spread awareness regarding OHS management systems among other professionals
• the skill, experience and knowledge to audit OHS management systems and make relevant changes to comply with international standards and guidelines
• the experience, exposure, confidence and skill to partake in or independently drive efforts to obtain the OHSAS 18001 certification for the organization, thus demonstrating potential and inviting further growth opportunities as well as increasing organizational credibility and dependability
• a sense of satisfaction and contentment to contribute to framing guidelines and policies and devising management systems to safeguard the health and safety of colleagues at the workplace
• the required foresight and perspective to anticipate occupational risks related to employee health and safety and devise and implement measures to safeguard these

Training Methodology

Training at Xcelerate Training Institute Talent Solutions is delivered through lectures by an expert in the relevant domain. The trainer uses detailed audio-visual presentations for ease of reference. Trainee participation is encouraged through group discussions, assignments, competitions, etc.

Role-plays also help in the practical aspect of training. Relevant case studies are also discussed in detail by the trainer. For further help and reference, the trainer encourages trainees to share related experiences and issues they face at work, and these are discussed in detail with the rest of the training audience.

This course follows a format typical to Xcelerate Training Institute Talent Solutions, called the Do–Review–Learn–Apply Model.

Benefits For Your Organizational

• Trained and experienced employees to partake or independently drive formation and management of OHS management systems within the organization
• Training of other employees regarding OHS management systems and the need to adhere to safety and health guidelines therein
• Detailed policies and guidelines documented to ensure compliance by law
• Alignment of the OHS management systems to international standards and guidelines
• Regular internal audits to check for compliance with the requirements of the international standard, thus increasing chances of certification or securing the certification already obtained
• Greater chances and easier process to receive the certification because of experienced professionals undertaking the process
• Increased credibility and brand value as a result of alignment with international standards
• Greater employer branding and higher employee satisfaction because of stringent and well-thought occupational health and safety practices and guidelines
• Better risk management and hence lesser chances of accidents at the workplace

Benefits For You

• Complete knowledge and information about OHS management systems, specifically OHSAS 18001
• Increased experience and understanding of international standards to safeguard employee health and safety
• Enhanced skillset and capability to partake or independently drive efforts to set up OHS management systems organization-wide and obtain the OHSAS 18001 certification
• Increased knowledge and confidence to train other professionals on OHS management systems
• Increased understanding and foresight to predict risks to health and safety of employees and take steps to prevent occurrence of these
• Greater understanding and skill to devise and document necessary guidelines and policies related to employee health and safety
• Better understanding, experience and exposure of international standards for maintaining and safeguarding employee health and safety at the workplace, thus increasing one’s avenues for growth and progression in other organizations or industries
• Increased confidence and knowledge to conduct audits of current systems, processes, standards and guidelines related to employee health and safety and ensure compliance with international standards

Target Audience

• Top management of organizations who need to understand the importance of having stringent, internationally recognized standards and guidelines for employee safety and health
• Policy makers responsible for framing policies and setting guidelines related to occupational health and safety
• Internal and external auditors responsible for checking compliance with the required industry standards
• Human resource professionals and people managers who would be main executors of the policy
• Health and safety officers responsible for ensuring that worker/employee health and safety provisions are adequate
• Any other professional who would like to know more about OHS management systems

Course Outline

OHS Management System Features

• Voluntary management system
• Integration with business processes
• Hazard identification, assessment and control
• Universal applicability

Purpose of Management Systems

• Identify regulatory requirements
• Identify hazards and risks
• Manage risks
• Establish a policy and objectives
• Monitor performance

Successful OHS Management System Elements

• Occupational health and safety policy
• Planning
• Implementation and operation
• Checking and corrective action
• Management review

Benefits of OHSAS 18001

• Improved corporate image and credibility
• Adoption of international best practices
• Employee health and well-being
• Minimization of employer liability
• Legislative awareness and compliance
• Reduced accident / incident rates
• Increased employee motivation

Elements of OHS Management System Audits

• Occupational health and safety planning
• Consultation and communication
• Risk and hazard management
• Incident reporting and investigation
• Emergency management
• First aid
• Occupational health and safety induction and training
• Contractor occupational health and safety management
• Occupational health and safety purchasing

Components of OHS Management System Audit Methodology

• Scope of internal audits
• Definition of internal audit findings
• Opening meeting requirements
• Audit process requirements
• Closing meeting requirements
• Audit report requirements

Organization-Level OHS Management System Audits

• Engagement of independent auditor
• Consultation with relevant stakeholders
• Reporting of audit results

OHSAS 18001 Challenges

• Legislation
• Organizational culture
• Team work
• Executive management support
• Organizational structure