Course Description
This intensive 5-day course provides comprehensive training on auditing Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) against ISO 45001:2018 requirements. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to plan, conduct, and lead effective OHSMS audits, as well as understand the principles of OHS management and risk-based thinking.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the requirements of ISO 45001:2018 and their application in OHSMS audits
- Develop skills to plan, conduct, and report on OHSMS audits
- Learn to identify and write clear, concise non-conformity statements
- Gain expertise in leading audit teams and managing the audit process
- Understand the principles of risk-based thinking in OHS management
Course Modules
Day 1: Introduction to OHSMS and ISO 45001
- Overview of ISO 45001:2018 standard
- OHSMS principles and risk-based thinking
- Context of the organization and leadership
- Planning for the OHSMS
Day 2: Auditing Fundamentals and Techniques
- Audit principles and types
- Roles and responsibilities of auditors
- Audit planning and preparation
- Document review and checklist development
Day 3: Conducting the OHSMS Audit
- Opening meeting and communication
- Audit evidence collection techniques
- Interviewing skills and best practices
- Identifying and documenting nonconformities
Day 4: Audit Reporting and Follow-up
- Evaluating audit findings
- Writing nonconformity statements
- Preparing the audit report
- Conducting closing meetings
- Audit follow-up and corrective actions
Day 5: Leading Audit Teams and Continuous Improvement
- Managing audit teams
- Conflict resolution and communication skills
- Continual improvement of the OHSMS
- Final exam and course wrap-up
Practical Wins for Participants
- Gain the skills and knowledge to conduct effective ISO 45001 audits
- Develop expertise in leading audit teams and managing the audit process
- Enhance your career prospects in OHS management and auditing
- Contribute to improving organizational OHS performance and risk management
Credits: 5 credit per day
Course Mode: full-time
Provider: Blackbird Training Centre
