Next IQ Webinar to focuses on ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety
The new standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety, is the focus of this month’s ‘Lunch & Learn’ webinar from the Institute of Quarrying (IQ).
Wayne Darwin MIQ, a health, safety and environment expert at Tarmac, will deliver the session on Thursday 28 March, between 12:30-13:00. Wayne is involved in a project team implementing ISO 45001 across the Tarmac business and will share his professional knowledge with attendees.
Wayne explains: “With over 2.78 million people dying from work-related accidents or diseases every year all over the world[1], ISO has developed the new standard to help combat the problem. The framework provided by ISO will help organisations to improve employee safety, reduce workplace risks and create better, safer working conditions.
“In my presentation, I’ll focus on the background to ISO 45001, what it is, its benefits and purpose, whether it is right for all companies and things to consider when implementing the standard industry.”
James Thorne, IQ’s chief executive officer, says: “Lunch and Learn webinars are a great way of absorbing really important information in bite-size chunks and they count towards personal Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
“We’d like to encourage all IQ members to sign up and join Wayne. If you are unable to attend this session, by signing up online you will be able to access the webinar afterwards at a time that suits you.”
Wayne Darwin is Senior HSE Manager Tarmac and is responsible for assurance and governance. He has also previously held operational and SHEQ roles with Hanson and Babcock.
ISO 45001 was developed by a committee of occupational health and safety experts and follows other generic management system approaches such as ISO 14001 and ISO 9001. It will take into account other International Standards in this area such as OHSAS 18001, the International Labour Organization’s ILO-OSH Guidelines, various national standards and the ILO’s international labour standards and conventions.
Click here for more information and to sign up for this webinar.
