Course Description:
This comprehensive course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to perform first, second, and third-party audits of occupational health and safety management systems against ISO 45001:2018, in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 as applicable. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the principles and practices of effective occupational health and safety management system audits.
Course Objectives:
- Understand ISO 45001:2018 Requirements: Gain a detailed understanding of the clauses and requirements of the ISO 45001:2018 standard.
- Audit Principles and Techniques: Learn the principles, procedures, and techniques of auditing.
- Audit Planning and Preparation: Develop skills in planning, conducting, reporting, and following up on audits.
- Skills for Audit Execution: Develop practical skills for executing audits effectively.
- Audit Reporting: Learn how to document audit findings and prepare audit reports.
- Communication Skills: Enhance communication skills necessary for auditing, including interviewing and listening skills.
- Corrective Actions and Follow-Up: Understand the process of implementing corrective actions and conducting follow-up audits.
- Role of an Auditor/Lead Auditor: Gain insights into the roles and responsibilities of auditors and lead auditors.
Course Agenda:
Day 1: Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) and ISO 45001
Day 2: Audit Principles, Preparation, and Launching of an Audit
Day 3: On-site Audit Activities
Day 4: Closing the Audit
Day 5: Revision and Examination
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Instructor Profile:
Experienced ISO 45001:2018 auditors and lead auditors with extensive industry knowledge and teaching experience. |
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Learning Methods:
- Lectures and presentations
- Group discussions and workshops
- Practical audit exercises
- Case studies and role-playing
- Final examination
Certification:
Participants who successfully complete the course and pass the final examination will receive a certificate of completion, recognized internationally.
Duration:
5 days (40 hours) including the final examination
Benefits of Attending:
- Become a certified ISO 45001:2018 lead auditor.
- Enhance your career prospects in occupational health and safety management.
- Improve your organization’s occupational health and safety management system.
- Network with professionals and industry experts.
Course Features
- Lectures 19
- Quiz 0
- Duration 30 hours
- Skill level Expert
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes
Requirements
- Basic understanding of ISO 45001:2018
- Prior experience in occupational health and safety management is beneficial but not mandatory
Target audiences
- Health and safety managers
- OH&S auditors
- Risk management professionals
- Individuals seeking to become certified ISO 45001:2018 auditors
- Professionals involved in implementing or auditing ISO 45001:2018