PR357: OHSMS ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor

Course ID: 2526

The aim of this OHSMS ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor training course is to equip learners with the essential knowledge and skills needed to proficiently conduct audits of occupational health and safety management systems. The course is specifically designed to cover the intricacies of first, second, and third-party audits in the context of ISO 45001. The course aligns with internationally recognized standards, including ISO 45001, ISO 19011, and ISO/IEC 17021. ISO 45001 sets the benchmark for occupational health and safety management systems, ensuring that organizations adhere to robust health and safety practices. ISO 19011 provides guidelines for auditing management systems, ensuring the effectiveness and consistency of the audit process. ISO/IEC 17021 outlines the requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems.

Upon successful completion of the CQI and IRCA Certified ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor (OHSMS) Training course, learners are eligible for certification. Individuals who complete this course successfully (within the five years preceding their application to become a certificated auditor) fulfill the requisite training requirements for initial certification as an IRCA Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) auditor. This certification is a testament to the competence and proficiency of individuals in auditing OHSMS in accordance with ISO 45001.

Beyond meeting certification requirements, the course is a valuable investment for professional development. It empowers learners to contribute effectively to the enhancement of occupational health and safety practices within organizations.

This OHSMS ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor course serves as a comprehensive and up-to-date training program, aligning with international standards and providing a pathway to certification as an IRCA OHSMS auditor. It is designed to equip professionals with the necessary expertise to conduct audits that contribute to the continual improvement of occupational health and safety management systems.

Who Should Attend?

Successful completion of this course fulfills the mandatory training criteria for individuals aspiring to enroll in the IRCA auditor registration scheme. This course is essential for dedicated occupational health and safety management practitioners who actively engage in designing, managing, and implementing audit programs. The knowledge gained is instrumental for orchestrating internal audits within their organization, supplier audits, and external audits requested by customers or certification bodies.

For serious practitioners committed to advancing their careers, this course serves as a cornerstone. It not only enriches their skill set but also enhances their professional standing within the occupational health and safety management domain.

Prerequisites

Recommended prior knowledge:

a) Management systems

• The Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycle
• The core elements of a management system and the interrelationship between top management responsibility, policy, objectives, planning, implementation, measurement, review and continual improvement.

b) Occupational health and safety management

• The concepts of managing occupational health and safety through hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control and compliance with legal requirements and other requirements.
• The relationship between occupational health and safety management and the provision of safe and healthy workplaces, the prevention of work-related injury and ill health, and the proactive improvement of health and safety performance.
• Common examples of relevant national and local OH&S legislation and requirements

c) ISO 45001

• Knowledge of the requirements of ISO 45001 and the commonly used occupational health and safety management terms and definitions, as given in ISO 45001, which may be gained by completing a CQI and IRCA Certified ISO 45001:2018 Foundation OHSMS training course or the equivalent.