ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Course

• Educational Background: No prior auditing or ISO 45001 knowledge is required; however, a basic understanding of occupational health and safety principles is recommended. 

• Language Proficiency: Learners should have a good command of English, as all course materials, assessments, and discussions are conducted in English. 

• Interest in OHSMS Auditing: This course is ideal for professionals with an interest in developing auditing expertise and improving workplace health and safety standards. 

• Conduct Comprehensive OHSMS Audits: Develop the ability to perform internal and external audits in line with ISO 45001 requirements, ensuring workplace safety and operational efficiency. 

• Apply ISO 45001 Standards: Gain a detailed understanding of ISO 45001:2018 clauses and their practical implementation in auditing processes. 

• Develop Audit Plans and Reports: Learn to plan audits effectively, evaluate evidence, identify non-conformities, and draft detailed audit reports. 

• Enhance Risk Management Expertise: Acquire the skills to assess workplace risks and recommend corrective actions to promote a culture of safety. 

• Prepare for Certification Audits: Equip yourself with the expertise to manage and facilitate third-party certification audits and maintain ISO 45001 compliance. 

The ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Course is designed for professionals aiming to advance their careers in health and safety management and auditing. Below are the roles that can benefit from this course: 

• Health and Safety Managers 

• Quality Assurance Professionals 

• Compliance Officers 

• Environmental Health Officers 

• Internal Auditors 

• External Auditors 

• Risk Managers 

• Occupational Health and Safety Consultants 

Module 1: Introduction to ISO 45001 

• What is ISO 45001? 

• Purpose 

• About ISO 

• Structure 

• Who is it for? 

• OHSAS 18001 and ISO 45001 

• Principles 

• Things to Consider in ISO 45001 

• Terms and Definitions of ISO 45001 
   

Module 2: Basic Introduction to OHSMS 

• Management Systems 

• What is OHSMS? 

• Purpose and Benefits 

• History of OHS Management Systems 

• ILO Guidelines 

• Features of a Successful OHSMS 

• Policies 

• Occupational Health and Safety Opportunity 

• Documented Information 

• Control of Documented Information 
   

Module 3: Plan-Do-Check-Act 

• PDCA Cycle 

• PDCA Approach 

• Planning 

• Support 

• Operation 

• Performance Analysis 

• Improvement 
   

Module 4: Annex SL 

• Introduction Annex SL and ISO 45001 

• Benefits of Annex SL 

• Clauses 
   

Module 5: Introduction to Internal Auditor 

• Internal Auditor Overview 

• What Skills Must an OHSMS Auditor Possess? 
   

Module 6: Auditing and Certification Process 

• Conducting an ISO 45001 Certification Audit 

• Internal Audit 

• How to Indicate Improvement? 
   

Module 7: Audit Procedure 

• Considerations During the Auditing Process 

• Auditing Methods 

• Requirements for Auditors 

• OHSMS Audit Procedure 

• Conducting the Audit 
   

Module 8: Implementing ISO 45001 

• Success Factors for Implementation 

• Make Sure You Know Where to Start 

• Get Management Support 

• Begin with the Fundamentals 

• Find your OH&S Representative 

• Figure Out How You Will Learn that What You Need to Know 
   

Module 9: Risk-Based Thinking 

• Overview 

• Risk-Based Thinking Process 

• Categorising Risk 
   

Module 10: Clause 4 - Context of the Organisation 

• Understanding the Organisation 

• Understanding the Needs and Expectations 

• Determining the Scope of the System 
   

Module 11: Clause 5 - Leadership and Worker Participation 

• Leadership and Commitment 

• Occupational Health and Safety Policy 

• Organisational Roles and Authorities 

• Consultation and Participation of Workers 
   

Module 12: Clause 6 - Planning 

• OH&S Objectives and Planning 

• Clause 6.2.1: OH&S Objectives 

• Clause 6.2.2: Planning to achieve OH&S Objectives 
   

Module 13: Clause 7 - Support 

• Resources 

• Competence 

• Communication 
   

Module 14: Clause 8 - Operation 

• Operational Planning and Control 

• Eliminating Hazards and Reducing Risks 

• Procurement 

• Emergency Preparedness and Response 
   

Module 15: Clause 9 - Performance Evaluation 

• Monitoring and Analysis 

• Clause 9.1: Operational Planning and Control 

• Examine OH&S Performance 
   

Module 16: Clause 10-Improvement 

• Incident, Non-Conformity, and Corrective Action 

• Incidents 

• Investigating Incidents 
   

Module 17: ISO 45001 Lead Auditor 

• Requirements of ISO 45001 Lead Auditor 

• ISO 45001 Development Timeline 

• ISO 45001 Certification Transition Timeline 

• Aims and Benefits of an ISO 45001 Audit 

• Requirements for Audit Application 

• Auditing and Its Types 

• Internal and External Audits 

• Role of Lead Auditor 

• Establish Conformity with ISO 45001 

• Accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021 

• Auditing Techniques and Their Usage 

• Building Stakeholder Confidence 
   

Module 18: Management System 

• Purpose of an OH&S Management System 

• Purpose of an OH&S Management Standards 

• Eliminating Hazards and Reducing Risks 

• Purpose of a Management System Audit 

• Purpose of Third-Party Certification 

• Core Elements of a Management System 

• Benefits of Improved Performance of OHSMS 
   

Module 19: Occupational Health and Safety Management 

• Concepts of Managing OH&S Management 

• Relationship Between OH&S Management 

• Safe and Health Workplace 

• Health and Safety Performance 

• Prevention of Work-Related Injury and Ill-Health