ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Lead Auditor Training Event, 18.Aug.2025

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