Why Take This Course?
ISO 45001 is the world’s first international standard for occupational health and safety management systems, replacing OHSAS 18001. The PECB Certified ISO 45001 Lead Auditor training course equips you with the skills to conduct OH&S MS audits using established audit principles, practices, and methodologies.
This course emphasizes the value of conducting effective audits, enhancing your ability to plan, execute, and manage OH&S MS audits in alignment with ISO 19011 auditing guidelines and the certification requirements outlined in ISO/IEC 17021-1.
Through practical exercises, you will gain hands-on experience in key aspects of an OH&S MS audit, including understanding ISO 45001 requirements, applying audit techniques, gathering evidence, leading audit teams, conducting interviews, reviewing documentation, reporting nonconformities, and preparing final audit reports.
Upon completing the course, you will take an exam. Passing the exam allows you to apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 45001 Lead Auditor” credential. This internationally recognized certificate, accredited by IAS, demonstrates your professional competence and ability to audit occupational health and safety management systems based on ISO 45001.
Who Can Benefit?
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Auditors aiming to conduct and lead OH&S MS certification audits
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Managers or consultants seeking to deepen their understanding of the OH&S MS audit process
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Internal auditors and professionals responsible for ensuring compliance with ISO 45001 requirements
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Technical specialists preparing to participate in OH&S MS audits
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Advisors with expertise in occupational health and safety management
Course Outline
Section 1
Training course objectives and structure
Section 2
Standards and regulatory frameworks
Section 3
Certification process
Section 4
Fundamental concepts and principles of OH&S
Section 5
ISO 45001 requirements for an OH&S MS – Clauses 4 to 10
Section 6
Fundamental audit concepts and principles
Section 7
The impact of trends and technology in auditing
Section 8
Evidence-based auditing
Section 9
Risk-based auditing
Section 10
Initiation of the audit process
Section 11
Stage 1 audit
Section 12
Preparing for stage 2 audit
Section 13
Stage 2 audit
Section 14
Communication during the audit
Section 15
Audit procedures
Section 16
Creating audit test plans
Section 17
Drafting audit findings and nonconformity reports
Section 18
Audit documentation and quality review
Section 19
Closing of the audit
Section 20
Evaluation of action plans by the auditor
Section 21
Beyond the initial audit
Section 22
Managing an internal audit program
Section 23
Closing of the training course
What You Will Learn
Understand core concepts of occupational health and safety management systems (OH&S MS) in line
Interpret ISO 45001 requirements for OH&S MS from an auditor’s perspective.
Assess compliance by evaluating OH&S MS alignment with ISO 45001 requirements, following key auditing concepts and principles.
Plan and execute audits by preparing, conducting, and closing ISO 45001 audits in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1, ISO 19011, and recognized auditing practices.
Oversee audit programs effectively to ensure proper management and continuous improvement.
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