IMPLEMENT ISO 45003:2021 PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK

ISO 45003:2021 Psychological health and safety at work — Guidelines for managing psychosocial risks  

Duration: 18 hours of learning (3 days)

Max no of learners: 16

Target Audience

External providers

  • EAP providers who need a better understanding of their clients ISO 45003 implementation and where EAP fits in
  • Occupational health providers who need to understand the integration of psychosocial health into their scope of practice in respect of ISO 45001 and ISO 45003
  • Consultants who would like deeper insight into psychosocial health management systems to support their clients.
  • ISO 45001 auditors who need to understand ISO 45003 to enhance their audit scope.

Internal organisation functions

  • Occupational health specialist who needs deeper understanding of ISO 45003
  • Occupational health specialist who would like to implement ISO 45003
  • Internal auditors who require knowledge of ISO 45003 to conduct informed internal audits
  • Other interested stakeholders that require deeper insight into ISO 45003 as they are part of the implementation project team: OHP, OHN, HR, System Managers, SHE managers and reps, Labour reps, Diversity and Inclusion, Wellbeing and Rewards, First Aid / MHFA Coordinators, onsite EAP, Post critical incidence stress debriefer, Emergency preparedness team,

This course is delivered using a range of methods and resources including:

Face to Face tutor participative facilitation (whether in the classroom or online), scenarios for group discussions, polls, question and answer time, videos and end of session assessment.

This course has been developed and mapped to current occupational standards, qualification frameworks and the following documents and resources:

  • WHO Guidelines on Mental Health at Work 2022
  • ISO 45003:2021 Psychological health and safety at work — Guidelines for managing psychosocial risks  

Online training:

It is recommended that each learner has their own laptop/computer /tablet as the course is interactive.Having all the learners in one room is not conducive to participative/interactive learning. 2 learners can share one screen if they make sure that the facilitator can both see and hear them clearly.

Levels 3 to 4: the course is aimed at learners at level 3 to 4 (post A levels)

Learning Outcomes

After attending this course, learners will be able to:

  • Clause 1 and 2 Understand the scope, normative references and benefit of ISO 45003
  • Clause 3 Be familiar with the terms and definitions of the ISO 45003
  • Clause 4 Understand the organisation and its context 
  • Clause 5 Understand the role of leadership and worker participation
  • Clause 6 Identify hazards and assessment of risks and opportunitiesand develop plans to achieve objectives
  • Clause 7 Identify support requirements (resources, competence, awareness, communication and documented information)
  • Clause 8 Develop and operational plan and controls
  • Clause 9 Evaluate the performance of the guideline
  • Clause 10 Conduct corrective actions and continual improvement
Time breakdownFromToMinutes
Registration09:1509:3015
Session 109:3010:4070
AM tea break10:4011:0020
Session 211:0012:4070
Lunch12:4013:2040
Session 313:2014:4070
PM tea break14:4015:0020
Session 315:0016:1070
Assessment16:1016:3020

Entry requirements – No prerequisites required

Assessment type – General T/F at the end of the course

Certification/Qualification – Downloadable certificate of attendance

All courses are accompanied by instructional materials.