Course title
The development of occupational health management system.

Background
This course is designed to provide a step-bystep guide to the implementation of an occupational health management system (OHMS) and thus provide practical training in this area. It is structured so as to give delegates the knowledge and confidence to design and implement a system within their organization. The course includes references to management standards, such as OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001, BS 8555, and performance-related standards. Also inclusive in this course are practical exercises, interactive workshops, case studies, study materials Includes a continuous assessment element, and an end-of-course examination relevant to the course content, or an assessed post-course delegate project

Aim
To give delegates an understanding of the key features of implementing an OHMS that will be relevant to their own organisation system.

Course content
At the end of this course participants will have

• Knowledge of business operations
• Knowledge of initial project planning
• Understanding of an occupational health policy
• Understanding of occupational health effects and impacts, and risk management
• An appreciation of legislation
• An appreciation of improvement programs
• An appreciation of management operations
• Knowledge of where to go further advice and information