PECB ISO 45001 Foundation case studies
PECB ISO 45001 Foundation · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The PECB ISO 45001 Foundation course is an entry-level training programme on occupational health and safety (OH&S) management and the ISO 45001 requirements for an OH&S management system (OH&S MS). It is aimed at managers and consultants who want to become familiar with the basic concepts of occupational health and safety, individuals who want to create safer and healthier workplaces in their organizations, individuals interested in the main requirements of ISO 45001, and individuals pursuing a career in occupational health and safety. The PECB ISO 45001 Foundation case studies are 5 cases and about 4,102 words.
1The Warehouse Near-Miss Spike After a Layout Change
A regional distribution centre (180 workers, two shifts) reorganised its picking area three months ago: racking was moved 2 metres closer to the loading bays to add 14 extra pallet positions. Since then, the OH&S manager has logged 9 near-misses involving forklifts and pedestrians in the shared aisle, up from 1 per quarter previously.
897 words, about 4 min2Contractor Induction on a Live Chemical Plant
A specialty chemicals manufacturer uses 12 regular contractors from three firms for maintenance shutdowns. The contractors work on the same process lines as employees and are exposed to the same chemical hazards.
853 words, about 4 min3Objectives Without a Baseline
A mid-sized logistics company set three OH&S objectives for the year: (1) reduce lost-time injury frequency rate (LTIFR) by 20%; (2) achieve 100% completion of manual handling training; (3) 'improve safety culture'. The OH&S manager reports quarterly to the management review.
807 words, about 4 min4Management Review Without the Right Inputs
A construction firm holds a 90-minute annual management review. The agenda is: financial performance, project pipeline, and a slide of lagging indicators (LTIFR, lost days).
747 words, about 4 min5Hierarchy of Controls vs. PPE Habit
A metal fabrication workshop (60 workers) has a persistent noise problem. Area noise levels are 92–95 dB(A) during grinding and cutting.
798 words, about 4 min