Introduction to ISO 45001

This course provides a general awareness of the globally and locally accepted ISO 45001 health and safety management standard.

Duration
1 day
Topic
Contractor Management, Auditing, ISO
Next session
9 Oct 2026 · 2 dates
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At a glance

Course details

Duration: 1 day

Overview

Introduction to ISO 45001 course overview

Having a copy of an internationally recognised standard does not make a workplace safer if it is not clearly understood and implemented. This one-day Introduction to ISO 45001 course gives health and safety professionals, auditors, and management teams a structured overview of the standard and how it supports an effective health and safety management system.
 
We skip the dry lectures and the endless reading of technical clauses. Instead, our industry-experienced trainers break down the structure of the ISO 45001 standard in a clear and practical way, supported by activities that help reinforce learning. Participants develop an understanding of the key clauses, how responsibilities are defined across the organisation, and how the standard supports participation, engagement, and day-to-day health and safety management.
 
IMPAC’s focus is on building clear understanding that supports effective implementation, rather than just introducing the standard. Participants leave with a solid foundation in ISO 45001 and the confidence to contribute more effectively to their organisation’s health and safety management system.

Curriculum

What you'll cover

This course is designed for:

  • Workers, supervisors, team leaders, frontline managers, engineers, project managers, and contractors.
  • Internal and external auditors.
  • People responsible for implementing or supporting a health and safety management system.
  • Learners who want a solid grounding in ISO 45001 before moving into more advanced auditing or system-focused training.

Our approach

+IMPAC's Introduction to ISO 45001 training approach

IMPAC’s Introduction to ISO 45001 is delivered in a practical, discussion-led way so learners can understand what the standard means in real workplaces, not just on paper. Trainers break down the structure and key clauses into plain language, then use scenarios, examples, and guided activities to show how those requirements connect to participation, responsibilities, and everyday system performance. The focus is on helping learners build confidence to contribute to implementation, support consistent health and safety practices, and ask better questions when their organisation is using or reviewing an occupational health and safety management system.

Format

Course format and duration

This course is delivered over one day.

Training is available in person nationwide or live online via Zoom for in-house delivery, with public courses delivered live online via Zoom.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

This Introduction to ISO 45001 course covers the structure, purpose, and practical application of ISO 45001 within a workplace health and safety management system. Learners work through the key clauses and how they apply to worker participation, engagement, consultation, and day-to-day health and safety management in real workplaces.

This course is suited to workers, supervisors, team leaders, frontline managers, engineers, project managers, contractors, auditors, and people involved in implementing health and safety management systems. It is especially useful for those needing to understand how ISO 45001 applies in workplace practice, rather than only reading the standard in isolation.

ISO 45001 training is commonly used by organisations implementing, reviewing, or improving workplace health and safety management systems. While this training is not mandatory, it helps workers, managers, and internal stakeholders understand ISO 45001 requirements, system expectations, and audit processes in practice.

No, prior knowledge of ISO 45001 is not required before attending. The course is designed as an introduction to the standard.

Yes, this course provides a useful foundation before completing a health and safety management systems auditing course. It is particularly valuable for learners who are not already familiar with ISO 45001 and want a clearer understanding of how the standard applies in practice before moving into auditing activities.

Yes. This course can be completed live online via Zoom or face-to-face, giving organisations flexibility around how they deliver ISO 45001 training to workers and teams.

The course runs for 1 day, allowing learners to work through the key clauses of ISO 45001 and how health and safety management systems are applied in workplace settings.

Yes, this course includes one on-course assessment covering key ISO 45001 health and safety management system concepts and requirements.

Yes, this course is available for both public and in-house delivery. In-house training can help organisations build a more consistent understanding of ISO 45001 requirements, health and safety management systems, and workplace responsibilities.

If you are completing an online or eLearning course with IMPAC for the first time, you will receive your LMS login details within 24 hours of receiving your course instructions email.

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Pricing depends on the delivery method.

In-house: $5450 + GST for up to 12 persons, with additional persons charged at $349 + GST each (maximum of 16).

Public (online): $595 + GST per person.

What's next

Next steps

To get started, you can book now.

To explore more courses in this area, see the Contractor Management, Auditing, ISO category.
 
This course works well as a foundation for teams building capability in health and safety management systems. It also sits well alongside Auditing HSMS and Introduction to ISO 31000 Risk Management - Guidelines.

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