Health and Safety courses

This course is certified by the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) and International Register of Certificated Auditors (IRCA). CQI and IRCA Course Certification Number 2608 – PR 356.The aim of this course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to perform first, second and third-party audits of Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (OH&S) against ISO 45001:2018, in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO 17021-1, as appropriate.Course certificationOn completion of this course:Learners who pass both the examination and continuous assessment will be issued with a “Certificate of Achievement” that satisfies the formal training for an individual seeking certification as a CQI and IRCA Auditor. The “Certificate of Achievement” is valid for a period of five years from the date of the last day of the examination for certifying as an Auditor/Lead Auditor with the CQI and IRCA.Learners who do not pass the continuous assessment and have been in attendance for the full duration of the course will be issued with a “Certificate of Attendance”.Learners who fail the written examination and pass the continuous assessment will receive a “Certificate of Attendance” and will be allowed to re-sit the examination within 12 months of the end date of the first examination.DisclaimerFor learners undertaking the CQI and IRCA Online Assessment, all aspects relating to examination, proctoring, disqualification decisions, appeals and the issuance of results to the Approved Training Partner (ATP) are the sole responsibility of CQI and IRCA. SGS does not have oversight of, or involvement in, these processes.Recommended prior knowledgeIt is recommended that learners have knowledge of the following:OH&S management principles and concepts:The concept of OH&S sustainable development whereby an organisation must ensure that actions of today do not degrade the environment of the future.The purpose of an initial review as the basis for establishing an OH&S management system where none currently exists.Evaluation of activities, products and services to establish the risks and hazards associated with normal operating conditions and abnormal conditions, such as start-up and shutdown, and emergency situations and accidents.Consideration of risks and hazards in respect of:Workplace locations and activities.Work-related activities carried out away from the normal place of work or base.Employees, visitors and other interested parties in areas where the organisation has control and influence over health and safety.Vulnerable individuals within the workplace or control of the organisation.OH&S legislation and how legal compliance forms part of an OH&S management system.A good appreciation of typical methods of evaluation of risks and hazards and their mitigation, and the identification of improvements (e.g. risk assessments and method statements).Knowledge of the requirements of ISO 45001:2018, which may be gained by completing a CQI and IRCA certified OH&S Foundation Training Course or equivalent.Learners for this conversion course should have completed a full 5-day IRCA certified Auditor/Lead Auditor course in another scheme prior to attending this course. This is a pre-requisite requirement to register on the CQI and IRCA Auditor certification scheme.

Ein Arbeitsschutzmanagementsystem schafft ein hohes Maß an Sicherheit im Unternehmen. Es trägt maßgeblich dazu bei, Prozesse effektiver zu gestalten, Risiken zu minimieren und ein Unternehmen erfolgreich zu führen.  In diesem Training lernen Sie die Norm für das Arbeitsschutzmanagement nach ISO 45001:2018 zu verstehen und zu interpretieren. Sie erfahren, mit welchen Prozessen Sie dieses System erfolgreich einführen und umsetzen können. Der hohe Praxisanteil erleichtert Ihnen, das Erlernte in Ihrem Unternehmen erfolgreich umzusetzen.

Ein Arbeitsschutzmanagementsystem schafft ein hohes Maß an Sicherheit im Unternehmen. Es trägt maßgeblich dazu bei, Prozesse effektiver zu gestalten, Risiken zu minimieren und ein Unternehmen erfolgreich zu führen. In diesem Training lernen Sie die Forderungen aus der Norm zu interpretieren und setzen diese mit arbeitsschutzrechtlichen Vorschriften in Bezug. Die Inhalte des Seminars werden anhand von praxisrelevanten Fallbeispielen vertieft.

Learn about the use of PPE and how it can reduce exposure to hazards and how assessing ergonomic risks can reduce the risk of injury/illness and enhance worker productivity.

This subject consists of 2 modules, which explore hazard identification, workplace rules, risk assessment and implementing the relevant control measures. Hazardous Work.  Conducting HIRA.

This subject consists of 4 modules, which explore work permit systems.1.    Overview of work permit systems2.    Developing work permit systems3.    Work permit process4.    Permit requirements: lockout/tag-out

This subject consists of 5 modules, which explore the rules and guidelines of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and how this knowledge can contribute to improved health and safety programmes in our organisations1.    The ILO and legal liability2.    National Policies on Health and Safety 3.    Duties of employers and employees 4.    Workplace Health and Safety implementation 5.    Labour Inspectors 

This subject consists of 3 modules, which explore the core parts of implementing a “Behaviour Based Safety: Observation and Coaching Process” in your organisation: Overview of Behaviour Based Safety (BBS) - understanding behaviour.The Observation Process  - observing behaviour.The Coaching Process - improving/adjusting/correcting behaviour.

Learn how to use root cause analysis within your company. This course provides knowledge and skills in the most commonly used methods for root cause analysis and can help you solve challenges as they arise, as well as pre-empt issues in the future.Completion criteria: The SGS certificate is available to download once you have achieved a pass mark of 80% or more in the final assessment to complete this course.You will be granted 12 months access to this course, effective from the date of purchase.

Learn the history and requirements of ISO 45001:2018 to enable you to implement, manage and continuously improve occupational health and safety performance in your organization.Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:Prevent work-related injuries and ill health by identifying and controlling hazards, ensuring a safe and healthy workplaceIntegrate the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) model and risk-based thinking into management system processes so that you can address risks and make the most of all opportunitiesCreate a health and safety culture where employees are encouraged to take an active role in their own health and safety

As the world is moving faster than ever, technological developments have rapidly evolved and are redefining, among others, the way we live, learn, and teach. This expansive nature of the internet and technology demand new ways of adapting to this new virtual environment for all of us. This new world has given birth to a new form of studying that is both efficient and of global reach: eLearning.The ISO 45001 Lead Auditor eLearning training course enables you to gain the necessary expertise to audit occupational health and safety  management system (OH&S MS) by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and techniques.CertificationAfter successfully passing the exam, you can apply for one of the following credentials with PECB. You will receive the certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to your selected credential.PECB Certified ISO 45001 Provisional AuditorPECB Certified ISO 45001 AuditorPECB Certified ISO 45001 Lead AuditorPECB Certified ISO 45001 Senior Lead Auditor Enrolment information Learners enrolling onto this course will receive an email from PECB to set up your Learner Account, course registration, access to the course materials and final exam. If you have not received this information within 5 working days please contact Global.PECB.Training@sgs.com General informationParticipants will be provided with eLearning training course videos for each section, as well as the conventional training course material containing over 400 pages of explanatory information, examples, best practices, exercises, and quizzes. Learners may reach out to PECB to request the Attestation of Course Completion as proof of taking the course, this can be requested before taking the exam or after and is worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits. In case candidates fail the exam, they can retake it within 12 months following the initial attempt for free.PrerequisitesParticipants who attend this training course are required to have a fundamental understanding of health and Safety concepts and a comprehensive knowledge of OHSMS audit principles.The fee for this course covers:Course Materials (for lifetime, please note that updated course materials are not included) First ExamOne Resit Exam (if required)PECB Certification FeeFirst Year PECB Annual Maintenance Fee (AMF) (AMF is not applicable for Foundation, Provisional and Transition Certification)