Course Description
This intensive 5-day ISO 45001 Lead Auditor course provides comprehensive training on auditing Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS). Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of ISO 45001:2018 requirements and develop the skills needed to plan, conduct, and lead effective OHSMS audits. The course combines theoretical learning with practical exercises to prepare auditors for real-world scenarios.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the requirements of ISO 45001:2018 and their application in OHSMS audits
- Develop skills to plan, conduct, and lead first, second, and third-party OHSMS audits
- Learn to identify and report audit findings, nonconformities, and opportunities for improvement
- Gain proficiency in managing audit teams and communicating audit results effectively
- Understand the principles of risk-based auditing and their application in OHSMS
Course Modules
Day 1: Introduction to ISO 45001 and OHSMS Auditing
- Overview of ISO 45001:2018 standard and its requirements
- Principles of OHSMS and risk-based thinking
- Introduction to auditing concepts and ISO 19011 guidelines
- Roles and responsibilities of lead auditors
Day 2: Audit Planning and Preparation
- Developing audit objectives, scope, and criteria
- Creating audit plans and checklists
- Document review and sampling techniques
- Preparing for on-site audit activities
Day 3: Conducting the On-Site Audit
- Opening meeting and communication strategies
- Gathering and verifying information
- Effective interviewing techniques
- Identifying and classifying nonconformities
Day 4: Audit Reporting and Follow-up
- Preparing audit findings and conclusions
- Writing clear and concise nonconformity statements
- Conducting closing meetings
- Developing the audit report and follow-up activities
Day 5: Leading Audit Teams and Continuous Improvement
- Managing audit teams and resolving conflicts
- Applying root cause analysis techniques
- Evaluating corrective actions
- Continual improvement of the audit process
Practical Wins for Participants
- Gain confidence in planning and leading ISO 45001 audits
- Develop skills to effectively communicate audit findings to management
- Learn to identify opportunities for improving OHSMS effectiveness
- Qualify for ISO 45001 Lead Auditor certification (subject to exam)
Credits: 5 credit per day
Course Mode: full-time
Provider: Blackbird Training Centre
