ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
Course Overview:
The ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor course is an advanced training program designed for professionals who wish to become competent lead auditors for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OH&SMS) based on the ISO 45001:2018 standard. This course aims to provide participants with in-depth knowledge and skills to plan, manage, and conduct OH&S audits effectively. Lead auditors play a vital role in evaluating an organization’s OH&S performance, identifying potential risks, and guiding continual improvement efforts. Participants will gain comprehensive insights into auditing principles, international standards, and best practices to excel as proficient lead auditors.
Learning outcomes of this course:
Upon completion of the ISO 45001: 2018 Lead Auditor course, participants can expect to achieve the following learning outcomes:
- Understand the ISO 45001:2018 standard and its application in Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
- Conduct OH&S audits in line with ISO 19011 guidelines and principles.
- Evaluate and verify OH&S compliance and effectiveness.
- Identify potential hazards, risks, and non-conformities related to OH&S practices.
- Prepare comprehensive audit reports and communicate findings to stakeholders.
- Lead audit teams and manage the audit process effectively.
Course Contents:
The course content of the ISO 45001: 2018 Lead Auditor typically covers a range of advanced topics. Here are the topics covered:
- Overview of ISO 45001:2018 and Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.
- Auditing principles, practices, and processes.
- Roles and responsibilities of a lead auditor.
- ISO 19011 guidelines for auditing management systems.
- Planning and preparation of OH&S audits.
- Conducting on-site audits and data gathering techniques.
- Audit evidence evaluation and analysis.
- Identifying hazards, risks, and non-conformities in OH&S practices.
- Reporting audit findings and communication skills.
- Corrective action and follow-up processes.
Assessment Criteria:
The assessment for the ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor course may involve the following criteria:
- Written exams to evaluate understanding of ISO 45001:2018 and auditing principles.
- Practical exercises and role-play scenarios for auditing skills assessment.
- Participation in mock audits as a lead auditor.
- Submission and evaluation of audit reports.
Entry Requirements:
To enroll in the ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor course, participants typically need to meet the following requirements:
- Basic knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and the ISO 45001:2018 standard
- Prior experience in conducting internal or external OH&S audits may be beneficial.
Course Duration:
The qualification has recommended course duration of 7 days.
Note: However, the course duration may be increased to meet additional learning needs if required.