ISO 45001:2018 Foundation (OH&SMS) – CQI and IRCA Certified

Gain a foundational understanding of ISO 45001 to improve workplace health and safety performance.

This certified one-day foundation programme introduces learners to the principles and structure of ISO 45001:2018 – the international standard for Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (OH&SMS). Delivered in association with CQI and IRCA Approved Training Partner Antaris, the course is aligned with international best practices and provides a pathway to globally recognised auditing credentials.   The course supports learners in building the essential understanding required to participate in or progress to OH&SMS Auditor Training.  Designed for individuals across all industries, the course provides an engaging, practical introduction to the ISO 45001 standard and its strategic value in improving health and safety performance. Organisations have a statutory obligation to operate in a manner that safeguards the health and safety of their workforce. Implementing a recognised Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) management system such as ISO 45001 provides a structured and effective way to meet this obligation through proactive risk identification, mitigation strategies and continuous performance improvement.   The course will provide learners with an understanding of the importance of ISO 45001 as a practical tool for improving workplace health and safety through a structured, standards-based approach. 

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    26 Jan 2026
    23 Mar 2026
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Course Code
HS015

What's covered?

This one-day programme covers the core requirements and structure of ISO 45001, with a focus on real-world application. Learners explore: 

  • Key OH&S terms, definitions and risk management concepts 
  • Evolution, purpose, intent and benefits of ISO 45001 
  • The Annex SL structure and plan-do-check-act (PDCA) cycle 
  • The specific occupation health & safety management-related requirements of ISO 45001: 
  • Organisational context and interested parties 
  • Leadership, commitment, participation and consultation 
  • OH&S objectives, planning and controls 
  • Hazard identification and risk assessment 
  • Monitoring, measurement, evaluation and evaluation solutions 
  • Incidents and emergency situations 
  • Outsourced processes, procurement and contractors 
  • ISO 45001 certification process 
  • Continuous improvement 

This training is highly practical and can be tailored for In-Company delivery. It includes interactive exercises, real-world examples and scenario-based learning to help learners connect theory to practice.  

Who should participate?

This programme is ideal for individuals looking to build a strong foundation in occupational health and safety management. 

It is ideal for: 

  • Health & Safety Officers and Managers 
  • Technical and Environmental Managers 
  • Quality Managers 
  • Safety Representatives 

It is suitable for individuals preparing to take on OH&S responsibilities or progress to auditor-level training. 

English Language Competency
A good standard of written and spoken English is important to engage effectively with this programme.

What will I learn?

Learners achieve the following learning outcomes from the programme; 

  • Understand the purpose of OH&S management systems and ISO standards 
  • Identify the strategic and operational benefits of ISO 45001 
  • Recognise the structure, content and terminology of ISO 45001 
  • Interpret the key requirements of the ISO 45001 standard 

This course builds the practical understanding needed to engage with OH&S management in typical workplace settings and real-world situations. 

 

Who are the tutors?

Elizabeth Walker

Elizabeth has extensive industry experience planning, establishing, implementing and maintaining management systems. These systems include Quality, Food Safety, Energy, Environmental and Health and Safety. Elizabeth holds a BSc Degree in Industrial Biology, Diploma in Food Technology and is a competent Integrated Management System Auditor.

Elizabeth has considerable experience in the implementation of & transition to ISO 9001:2015. Auditing experience includes carrying out internal audits and supporting third party audits (Customer/Regulatory & Certification) of clients Quality Management System. Elizabeth also delivers training programmes in ISO 9001:2015 implementation and internal auditing and lead auditor training programmes.


Finbarr Stapleton

Finbarr Stapleton, Antaris, has a B.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry and a Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety and is a member of IOSH. He has over thirty years experience, initially as Laboratory Manager in an Analytical Laboratory, a number of years experience as an EHS Manager in the Food Industry and subsequently in technical consultancy.

He has successfully implemented OHSAS 18001/45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 in a large number of industries. He has extensive experience of quality management and environmental and health and safety management systems, energy management, waste management as well as environmental and health and safety legislation. He is a qualified Auditor of ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 management systems. Finbarr has also extensive experience of energy management systems such as ISO 50001. He has carried out a number of projects on behalf of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).
He regularly carries out audits and risk assessments for client companies. He has also qualified as a dangerous goods safety adviser.

Finbarr has assisted a number of companies in making successful applications to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) for an IPPC (Integrated Pollution Prevention & Control) licence and has also carried out Environmental Impact Assessments for a number of companies.

Finbarr also holds an NUI Certificate in Training and Continuing Education. He is the lead tutor for the Nebosh International Certificate and Diploma courses.


Gerry Higgins

With extensive experience of implementing quality, environmental, health and safety, asset, energy and information security management systems and advising companies on how to integrate them, Gerry adopts a very practical approach to designing, implementing and maintaining management systems and brings this expertise to any training course, which he delivers.

Gerry has carried out first-, second- and third-party audits in a number of jurisdictions and across a range of organisations involved in manufacturing and service industries in both the public and private sector. He has also assisted many companies to demonstrate compliance with their statutory and regulatory requirements.

He has consulted with companies on developing appropriate sustainability, decarbonisation and energy transition strategies and on enhancing their circular value chains.

He has a degree in engineering and an MBA from the University of Limerick and is a chartered engineer and Fellow of Engineers Ireland. He is also a Fellow and chartered environmentalist through IEMA and holds a Certificate in Circular Economy & Sustainable Strategies from the University of Cambridge

Gerry founded Antaris in 1994 and now works as a consultant to the company. Antaris is at the forefront of climate action in Ireland and is a signatory to the science-based target initiative (SBTi), which commits us to reducing our absolute scope 1 and scope 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year, and to measure and reduce our scope 3 emissions. Antaris is also a member of 1% for the Planet, committing us to donating 1% of our annual gross revenue (sales, not profit) to grassroots environmental organisations dedicated to protecting our planet.


Peter Fleming

Peter Fleming is an accomplished EHSQ professional with credible technical insight coupled with best-in-class interpersonal and communication skills. In the last 14 years, he has specialized in the areas of HAZOP, risk assessment, process safety, fire safety and industrial loss prevention. Peter Has worked with over 300 organizations in Europe, China, Middle East, America, Central America primarily focusing on HAZOP studies and Risk Assessment.

Currently, he has been coordinating a number of HAZOP and SIL studies in Jubail and Saudi Arabia. He has also worked as a safety expert responsible for assessing the safety of Ma’aden operations and processes and preparing a safety risk register for Ma’aden Phosphate Company. His work encompassed beneficiation, ammonia, 3 sulfuric acid, 3 phosphoric acid and 4 diammonium phosphate plants. He has also completed a number of HAZOP studies in Saudi Arabia and Qatar for a number of clients.


How will I be assessed?

Learners are assessed continuously throughout the course via interactive exercises and engagement in Q&A sessions: 

  • Involvement in case study exercises 
  • Active participation in course discussions 
  • Tutor-led evaluation of individual contributions 

Full attendance and participation are required for successful completion. 

How do we train and support you?

Our training approach is practical, highly interactive and discussion-based, with flexibility to meet organisational needs: 

  • Pre-training consultation for In-Company courses to customise delivery 
  • Access to comprehensive course material that is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect the latest industry standards and ISO 45001 guidance 
  • Flexible delivery options to suit different needs: 
  • Onsite and live virtual training for your team 
  • Scheduled virtual public courses for individuals to join independently 
  • Real-time support from expert tutors 

Class sizes are generally limited to 10-12 to support personalised learning and individual support. 

Programme accreditation

Programme Accreditation 

  • Certified by CQI IRCA, course certificate number 1989 
  • Delivered in association with Antaris, a CQI IRCA Approved Training Partner.  

CQI IRCA is internationally recognised for setting global benchmarks in auditor training and certification, particularly in areas such as Occupational Health & Safety. Its endorsement gives learners and organisations the confidence that their training meets international best practice for ISO 45001. 

How can you progress?

This foundation course prepares learners for further professional development in health and safety or auditing: 

  • CQI IRCA Certified OH&SMS Internal Auditor Training 
  • CQI IRCA Certified OH&SMS Lead Auditor Training 
  • ISO 9001, ISO 14001 or Integrated Management Systems programmes 
  • Health and Safety Leadership training 

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ISO 45001:2018 Foundation (OH&SMS) – CQI and IRCA Certified

Duration: 1 day
Virtual Training: £355
+ £30 (certification fees)
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  • 26 Jan 2026
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