ISO 45001 Lead Auditor: Mastering OHS Management Systems Event, 20.Apr.2025

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)