IRCA / RAB QSA H&S Foundation training (ISO 18001)

Course details

This course is intended for those implementing an occupational health& safety system, such as health & safety auditors, prospective health & safety auditors, health & safety managers and consultants.

Objectives

• To provide an understanding of what an OHSAS is and how it can help a business
• To give an overview of the basic registration process
• To understand where to get help and information
• To provide an understanding of the tools needed to meet the requirements of your OHSAS
• To assist you in attaining the skills to be able to implement an effective OHSAS
• To be able to describe the purpose of an OHSAS
• To be able to explain legislation relevant to an OHSAS
• To be able to explain the purpose and intent of OHSAS 18001 and 18002
• To be able to describe the requirements of OHSAS 18001

Course Content

• Why have a standard at all and why a Quality Management Standard?
• How a QMS can enhance an organisation
• Control of processes
• The PDCA Cycle
• The effect on an organisation
• Certification to ISO 9001:2008
• 8 Principles of quality
• The process model
• Benefits of a Quality Management System
• ISO 9001:2008 standard