Course description
Course Overview
The ISO 45001: Lead Auditor course focuses on the skills needed to be a successful OHSMS auditor. This comprehensive course covers all stages of a Certification Audit, including Stage 1 and Stage 2 Audits, using a realistic, simulated company with a fully functioning ISO 45001:2018 system.
By completing this course, learners will be able to:
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Understand the Purpose of an OHSMS
Explain the purpose of an occupational health and safety management system (OHSMS), the role of OHSMS standards, and the business benefits of improved OHSMS performance. -
Outline the Structure and Content of ISO 45001
Describe the structure and key content of ISO 45001. -
Explain Specific Requirements of ISO 45001
Understand the specific requirements of ISO 45001 related to occupational health and safety management systems.
Course Delivery
This health & safety auditing course is delivered over 5 days at one of our training centres.
Expert Instruction from Make UK
Make UK’s consultants, who were directly involved in the development of ISO 45001, bring a unique depth of understanding of the standard, offering learners an in-depth and practical learning experience.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
This course is excellent preparation for anyone involved in ISO 45001:2018.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Subjects covered include:
- The purpose of Occupational Health and Safety Management systems
- The structure of Annex SL (which is the core wording around which ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and all recent and future ISO management system standards are based).
- The structure and requirements contained within ISO 45001 including top management and leadership requirements
- The process of implementing and maintaining a OHSMS System
- The business benefits of improved performance of the OHSMS.
- The context of an organisation as well as internal and external interested parties
- An explanation of the key definitions contained within ISO 45001
- Recognise the principles and practices of first, second and third party audits
- Conduct all phases of a third party audit in the style of a Certification Body
- Prepare and present effective reports
- Understand the role of objectives, scope, and criteria in the audit process
- How to plan audits and conduct audit team selection
- Initiate the audit and conduct opening meetings
- Understand lead auditor responsibilities
- Communicate effectively during the audit
- Prepare accurate audit conclusions
- Conduct effective closing meetings
- Report audit results concisely and clearly
Training Course Content
Subjects Include:
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Purpose of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
Understand the role and importance of OHSMS in enhancing workplace health and safety. -
Structure of Annex SL
Learn about the core structure that forms the basis of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and all other recent and future ISO management system standards. -
ISO 45001 Structure and Requirements
Explore the specific structure and requirements within ISO 45001, including top management and leadership responsibilities. -
Implementing and Maintaining an OHSMS
Understand the process of setting up and sustaining an effective OHSMS. -
Business Benefits of Improved OHSMS Performance
Recognise the business advantages of enhancing the performance of the OHSMS. -
Organisational Context and Stakeholders
Learn how to assess an organisation's context, including the influence of internal and external interested parties. -
Key Definitions in ISO 45001
Understand the essential definitions outlined in ISO 45001. -
Principles and Practices of Audits
Familiarise yourself with the principles and practices of first, second, and third-party audits. -
Conducting a Third-Party Audit
Practise conducting all phases of a third-party audit in the style of a Certification Body. -
Effective Report Preparation and Presentation
Learn how to prepare and present clear, concise audit reports. -
Objectives, Scope, and Criteria in Auditing
Understand the role and importance of setting objectives, defining scope, and establishing criteria in the audit process. -
Audit Planning and Team Selection
Learn to plan audits effectively and select appropriate audit team members. -
Initiating Audits and Conducting Opening Meetings
Master the skills to initiate audits and hold productive opening meetings. -
Lead Auditor Responsibilities
Understand the specific responsibilities associated with being a lead auditor. -
Effective Communication During Audits
Gain techniques for clear and effective communication throughout the audit. -
Preparing Accurate Audit Conclusions
Learn how to derive and document accurate conclusions from the audit findings. -
Conducting Effective Closing Meetings
Develop skills to conduct closing meetings that summarise key findings effectively. -
Reporting Audit Results
Report audit results concisely and clearly to stakeholders.
Expenses
Course Price:
- £1,195+VAT
The cost includes all required learner resources, registration, and exam fees.
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