Course Description

This course provides practical guidance on ISO 45003:2021, the first international standard focused on managing psychosocial risks and promoting mental well-being in the workplace. As a supplement to ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems), ISO 45003 helps organizations identify, prevent, and address work-related factors that could negatively impact psychological health. The training empowers HR, HSE, and leadership teams to build safer, more supportive, and productive work environments.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Understand the scope, structure, and intent of ISO 45003:2021.

• Define and identify psychosocial hazards such as workload, bullying, poor communication, or lack of support.

• Assess and manage mental health risks as part of your Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS).

• Integrate psychosocial risk controls into HR, leadership, and safety practices.

• Promote a mentally healthy workplace culture through leadership and employee engagement.

• Design and implement policies to address stress, burnout, and emotional well-being.

• Measure psychosocial risks and evaluate workplace well-being outcomes.

• Align with ISO 45001 requirements for hazard identification, risk assessment, and control.

• Support compliance with national workplace mental health regulations and global standards.

• Prepare documentation and evidence for audits or certifications.

Who Should Attend

• HSE and Occupational Health Managers

• HR Leaders and People & Culture Teams

• Well-being and Mental Health Program Coordinators

• Line Managers, Supervisors, and Team Leads

• ISO 45001 Implementers and Auditors

• Consultants in health, safety, and organizational psychology

Recommendations

• Familiarity with ISO 45001 or workplace safety practices is helpful

• No prior ISO 45003 experience required

• Ideal for organizations addressing mental health, burnout, or high-stress work environments

Skills

• ISO 45003 guideline application

• Psychosocial hazard identification and control

• Integration of mental health into safety systems

• Policy development for psychological well-being

• Organizational stress and fatigue risk management

• Data-driven evaluation of psychosocial risks

• Support strategies for high-risk or trauma-exposed teams

• Compliance with workplace health laws and expectations

• Audit readiness and documentation for OHSMS + well-being