Course Description

Occupational health and safety are critical components of any organisation’s operational success. The ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor Training Course equips participants with the essential knowledge and skills required to audit occupational health and safety management systems effectively in accordance with the ISO 45001:2018 international standard.

ISO 45001:2018 provides a framework for identifying, managing, and reducing health and safety risks in the workplace. This ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor Training not only focuses on understanding the requirements of the standard but also provides hands-on experience in applying auditing principles and practices based on ISO 19011 – Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems.

Participants will gain a solid understanding of auditing methodologies including planning, conducting, reporting, and following up on audits. Through practical case studies, real-world scenarios, and team exercises, delegates will develop the confidence to lead audit teams, identify nonconformities, and verify corrective actions effectively.

Key focus areas include:

Understanding ISO 45001:2018 requirements and structure

Applying ISO 19011 auditing principles and practices

Identifying occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards and risks

Writing audit findings, nonconformity statements, and reports

Leading and managing an audit team effectively

Communicating audit outcomes and ensuring continuous improvement

Course Objectives

Understand the principles and requirements of ISO 45001:2018 for OHS management systems

Identify OHS hazards relevant to specific business types or industries

Apply audit techniques and procedures in accordance with ISO 19011

Plan, conduct, report, and follow up audits effectively in line with ISO/IEC 17021 requirements

Communicate effectively with audit clients and auditees during all stages of the audit process

Lead audit teams and assign responsibilities to achieve optimal performance

Evaluate compliance, assess effectiveness, and drive continuous improvement within OHS management systems

Gain the competence required for individual certification as an ISO 45001 Lead Auditor

Audience

HSE Managers, Supervisors, and Coordinators

Internal Auditors and Compliance Officers

External / Certification Auditors

Quality and Risk Management Professionals

Occupational Health and Safety Practitioners

Consultants and Auditors seeking ISO 45001 Certification

Project Managers and Operational Leaders Responsible for OHS Compliance

Regulatory / Certification Body Personnel

Technical Experts / Advisors

Regulatory / Certification Body Personnel

Prerequisites

No formal prerequisites are required. Relevant education or industry experience is beneficial.

Course Content

Introduction to ISO 45001:2018

Introduction to the Course, Course Objectives, Class Expectations Pre-Course Assessment

Introduction to ISO 45001:2018

Relooking at the Management System

Auditor Responsibilities.

Planning the Audit.

Conducting the Audit.

ISO 45001:2018 Requirements

Group Exercise: Context of the Organization

Group Exercise: Risk Assessment

Requirements

ISO 45001:2018 Requirements (Cont’d)

Group Exercise: Audit Scenarios

OH&SMS Written Exams

Introduction to Turtle Diagrams and Audit Trails

Management of Audit Programs

Audit Planning and Preparation

Exercise 1: Writing an Objective and Scope Statement

Exercise 2: Documentation Review

Exercise 3: Creating an Audit Plan

The Audit Process

Performing the Audit

Breakout Exercise 4: Performing an Audit

Writing Nonconformity Statements

Breakout Exercise 5: Writing Nonconformity Statements

Closing Meeting

Completing the Audit Report

Corrective Action and Closeout

Management Systems Auditing Group Exercise Activity

Management System Requirements

Leading Audit Teams

Generating Audit Findings

Reporting the Audit

Audit Follow-Up

Customer-Specific Requirements

Practical Application

Review of Audit Process and Audit Management Strategies

Leading Management Systems Audit Teams Mock Audit Case Study

Practical Application of Audit Principles and Instructor Interviews

Management System Certification Scheme and Auditor Qualifications

Exercise 4 - Leading Management Systems Audit Teams (Group Exercise) Activity

Assessment

The ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Course is assessed by a 2-2.30 hour exam to test knowledge, and the assessment of your skills throughout the course. You must succeed in both elements to pass the course.

Certification

Learners who pass both the examination and continuous assessment will receive a certificate of achievement that satisfies the formal training requirement for certification as a CQI/IRCA auditor or lead auditor. The certificate of achievement is valid for a period of five years from the date of the last day of the course for the purpose of certifying as an auditor with the CQI/IRCA.

Learners who do not pass the continuous assessment but have been in attendance for the full duration of the course will receive a certificate of attendance. Learners who fail the examination but pass the continuous assessment will receive a certificate of attendance and be allowed to re-sit the examination within 12 months of the end date of the original course.

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