Ohs Management Systems Integration: Combining Ohs With Quality And Environmental Systems

Introduction

OHS Management Systems Integration: Combining OHS with Quality and Environmental Systems equips professionals with the methodologies to streamline management processes by integrating Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), Quality (QMS), and Environmental (EMS) management systems. This course focuses on analyzing the benefits of integrated management systems, implementing common framework elements, and understanding the impact of integration on organizational efficiency and compliance. Participants will learn to utilize integrated audit techniques, develop unified documentation, and understand the intricacies of aligning strategic objectives across multiple domains. By mastering integrated management systems, professionals can reduce duplication, enhance consistency, and contribute to the creation of a holistic and sustainable organizational approach.

The increasing demand for efficient and sustainable management practices necessitates a comprehensive understanding of how to integrate OHS, QMS, and EMS. This course delves into the intricacies of process harmonization, shared risk assessment, and unified performance measurement, empowering participants to develop and implement tailored integrated management systems. By integrating best practices from each domain, this program enables individuals to lead integrated management initiatives and contribute to the creation of a cohesive and high-performing organizational framework.

Target Audience:

• OHS managers
• Quality managers
• Environmental managers
• Integrated management systems managers
• Compliance officers
• Auditors
• Risk managers
• HR managers
• Facility managers
• Project managers
• Students of integrated management systems
• Individuals interested in combining OHS, QMS, and EMS
• Policy analysts
• Legal professionals
• Operations managers

Course Objectives:

• Understand the principles and benefits of integrating OHS, QMS, and EMS.
• Implement techniques for identifying common elements and synergies across management systems.
• Understand the role of leadership and stakeholder engagement in integrated management.
• Implement techniques for aligning strategic objectives and policies across domains.
• Understand the principles of unified risk assessment and process harmonization.
• Implement techniques for developing and implementing integrated documentation.
• Understand the role of integrated operational control and emergency preparedness.
• Implement techniques for managing integrated operational changes and emergency response.
• Understand the principles of integrated performance evaluation and monitoring.
• Implement techniques for conducting integrated audits and management reviews.
• Understand the legal and regulatory requirements related to integrated management systems.
• Understand the challenges and opportunities of implementing integrated systems in diverse settings.
• Develop strategies for achieving and maintaining effective integrated management systems.

DURATION

10 Days

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: Foundations of Integrated Management Systems

• Principles and benefits of integrating OHS, QMS, and EMS.
• Understanding the common framework elements and standards.
• Historical context and evolution of integrated management.
• Key drivers for integrated systems.

Module 2: Identifying Common Elements and Synergies

• Techniques for identifying common elements and synergies.
• Implementing gap analysis and alignment assessments.
• Utilizing process mapping and integration tools.
• Managing alignment.

Module 3: Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement

• Understanding the role of leadership and stakeholder engagement.
• Implementing leadership commitment and communication strategies.
• Utilizing stakeholder consultation and participation mechanisms.
• Managing engagement.

Module 4: Aligning Strategic Objectives and Policies

• Techniques for aligning strategic objectives and policies.
• Implementing unified policy development and communication.
• Utilizing strategic planning and alignment frameworks.
• Managing alignment.

Module 5: Unified Risk Assessment and Process Harmonization

• Understanding the principles of unified risk assessment and process harmonization.
• Implementing integrated risk assessment methodologies and tools.
• Utilizing process integration and harmonization techniques.
• Managing risk and processes.

Module 6: Integrated Documentation

• Techniques for developing and implementing integrated documentation.
• Implementing document control and record management.
• Utilizing integrated document management systems.
• Managing documentation.

Module 7: Integrated Operational Control and Emergency Preparedness

• Understanding the role of integrated operational control and emergency preparedness.
• Implementing unified operational processes and controls.
• Utilizing integrated emergency response plans.
• Managing operations and emergencies.

Module 8: Integrated Operational Changes and Emergency Response

• Techniques for managing integrated operational changes and emergency response.
• Implementing change management and integrated response plans.
• Utilizing joint emergency drills and exercises.
• Managing changes and responses.

Module 9: Integrated Performance Evaluation and Monitoring

• Understanding the principles of integrated performance evaluation and monitoring.
• Implementing unified performance indicators and metrics.
• Utilizing integrated data analysis and reporting.
• Managing performance.

Module 10: Integrated Audits and Management Reviews

• Techniques for conducting integrated audits and management reviews.
• Implementing joint audit planning and execution.
• Utilizing integrated audit findings and management review outputs.
• Managing audits and reviews.

Module 11: Legal and Regulatory Requirements

• Understanding the legal and regulatory requirements related to integrated management systems.
• Implementing compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Utilizing integrated legal registers and compliance monitoring.
• Managing legal requirements.

Module 12: Implementation Challenges in Diverse Settings

• Understanding the challenges of implementing integrated systems in diverse settings.
• Implementing integrated solutions in different organizational cultures and domains.
• Utilizing integration strategies in multinational and global operations.
• Managing implementation.

Module 13: Achieving and Maintaining Effective Integrated Systems

• Techniques for achieving and maintaining effective integrated systems.
• Implementing continual improvement and corrective actions.
• Utilizing integrated performance data and feedback mechanisms.
• Managing system effectiveness.

Module 14: Case Studies: Integrated Management Systems Implementation

• Analyzing real-world examples of successful integrated management system implementations.
• Highlighting best practices and innovative integrated solutions.
• Documenting project outcomes and impact.
• Industry and integration leader testimonials.

Module 15: The Future of Integrated Management Systems

• Exploring emerging trends and technologies in integrated management.
• Integrating digital technologies and data analytics.
• Adapting to evolving regulatory landscapes and organizational needs.
• Building resilient and efficient integrated management ecosystems.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 5 working days before commencement of the training.