ISO 45001:2018 · Occupational Health & Safety

Train your team to lead OH&S from policy to practice.

Cianaa delivers ISO 45001:2018 training that goes beyond compliance — from awareness for the whole workforce to lead auditor qualification for HSE professionals. Build in-house competency to identify hazards, run real internal audits, and prepare confidently for certification.

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Accredited curriculum
Live-virtual or on-site
ANZ-specific WHS context
ANZ-aligned
Standard ISO 45001:2018
Full PDCA Lifecycle
Clauses 4–10 of ISO 45001
4–6
Plan
7–8
Do
9
Check
10
Act
Aligned to HSWA 2015 + Model WHS Laws
Lead-auditor delivered
Practising ISO 45001 instructors
Trusted by HSE teams across ANZ
About the standard

The world’s OH&S management framework — built for prevention.

ISO 45001:2018 replaced OHSAS 18001 with a tougher, more participatory standard. It requires real worker consultation, leadership accountability, and a continuous improvement cycle that survives turnover, audits, and incidents.

Worker-led safety culture

Worker participation isn’t optional — ISO 45001 requires consultation on hazards, risks, and controls at every level.

Prevent, don’t react

Systematic hazard identification and the hierarchy of controls replace incident-driven safety with proactive risk management.

Continual improvement, audit-ready

PDCA cycle, internal audits, and management review built into the standard — ready for certification when you are.

Training paths

Three certification paths — choose by role and depth.

2-Day · Awareness

Foundation

  • Understand clauses 1–10 and key terms
  • Worker participation requirements
  • Transition from OHSAS 18001
  • Optional Foundation exam
For: HSE staff, line managers, safety reps
Format: Live virtual or on-site
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Most Popular 5-Day · Implementation

Lead Implementer

  • Build and document an OH&S MS end-to-end
  • Hazard ID, risk assessment, control selection
  • Legal register and compliance evaluation
  • Lead Implementer exam included
For: OH&S managers, IMS leads, project owners
Format: Virtual / on-site / public cohort
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5-Day · Auditing

Lead Auditor

  • Plan, lead, and report ISO 45001 audits
  • Audit techniques: opening through closing
  • Raise and grade nonconformities
  • Lead Auditor exam (IRCA-aligned)
For: Internal/external auditors, HSE consultants
Format: Public cohort or on-site
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Curriculum

What your team will learn

Our ISO 45001 training covers the full OH&S MS framework — from hazard identification and legal obligations through to incident investigation, internal audit, and continual improvement.

ISO 45001:2018 Structure

High-level structure, key differences from OHSAS 18001, and integration with other ISO management system standards.

Worker Participation

ISO 45001’s emphasis on worker involvement — consultation mechanisms, non-management worker roles, and representative engagement.

Hazard Identification (Cl. 6.1)

Systematic hazard identification methods, risk assessment, and evaluation of OH&S opportunities.

Legal & Other Requirements

Identifying applicable OH&S legislation, regulations, and other binding obligations relevant to your operations.

OH&S Objectives & Programmes

Setting measurable OH&S objectives, developing implementation programmes, and tracking progress.

Operational Controls

Hierarchy of controls, management of change, contractor management, and procurement controls.

Incident Investigation

Incident and near-miss reporting, root cause investigation, corrective actions, and learnings capture.

Internal Audit Skills

Planning, conducting, and reporting ISO 45001 internal audits — including safety audit techniques.

Certification Preparation

Certification audit process, common ISO 45001 nonconformities, and building a compliant document pack.

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How we deliver

Built around your team, not the other way round.

On-site Classroom

Instructor at your premises. Best for teams of 6+ doing tabletop exercises and incident walkthroughs with site-specific context.

2–5 days · 6–20 participants · Worldwide on request

Live Virtual

Fully interactive online cohort with the same trainer. Breakout rooms for exercises, recorded for absent participants.

2–5 days · 1–18 participants · ANZ time zones

Public Cohort

Join an open scheduled course alongside peers from other organisations. Faster for individuals; cross-industry perspective.

Scheduled monthly · 1–4 participants · Auckland & Melbourne
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Who it’s for

Built for everyone with an OH&S role — from the boardroom to the floor.

Health & Safety Managers

Professionals responsible for implementing and maintaining the OH&S Management System.

Operations & Site Managers

Managers with operational responsibility for worker safety across worksites, facilities, or departments.

Internal Auditors

Professionals developing competency to plan and conduct ISO 45001 internal audits.

HSE Teams

Integrated Health, Safety, and Environment teams managing combined OH&S and environmental programmes.

Worker Representatives

OH&S committee members and worker representatives in the ISO 45001 consultation process.

Senior Leadership

Executives and board members who need to demonstrate visible OH&S leadership per Clause 5.

FAQ

Common questions.

We have OHSAS 18001 — do we need to retrain for ISO 45001?
Yes. While ISO 45001 covers similar ground to OHSAS 18001, it introduces significant new requirements — particularly around worker participation and consultation, context and interested parties, and leadership commitment. We offer a focused transition course for teams already certified to OHSAS 18001.
Is ISO 45001 mandatory in Australia and New Zealand?
ISO 45001 is not legally mandated, but OH&S legislation in Australia (Model WHS Laws) and New Zealand (Health and Safety at Work Act 2015) requires organisations to have systematic approaches to managing workplace hazards. Many tenders and procurement processes now require ISO 45001 certification or equivalent.
Can ISO 45001 be integrated with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001?
Yes — ISO 45001 uses the same High Level Structure as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. Many organisations implement all three as an Integrated Management System (IMS) with shared governance, documentation, and audit programmes. Cianaa offers integrated training that covers all three standards.
How does worker participation work in ISO 45001?
ISO 45001 places significantly more emphasis on worker participation and consultation than OHSAS 18001 did. Workers must be consulted on hazard identification, risk assessment, and control determination — and must be able to report hazards and concerns without fear of retaliation. Our training covers consultation mechanisms, representative roles, and documentation requirements.
What’s the cost of ISO 45001 training?
Pricing depends on tier, format, and group size. Foundation courses start from a per-seat rate for public cohorts; on-site training is priced per cohort. Contact us with your team size and target dates for a tailored quote — usually returned within one business day.
Do you offer training combined with ISO 14001 or 9001?
Yes. Combined Integrated Management System (IMS) training covers ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 together — ideal for HSEQ teams. We can also bundle two of the three standards if that fits your scope better.
How do we book a private on-site course?
Send us your preferred dates, location, and participant count via the enquiry form. We confirm trainer availability, scope the content to your industry, and provide a fixed-fee proposal — typically within two business days.
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Certified Through PECB

Cianaa delivers ISO 45001 training as a partner of PECB, a globally recognized certification body. Our courses follow the official PECB curriculum, and your credential is issued and recognized worldwide.

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Ready when you are

Build OH&S capability your auditors will actually notice.

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