🦺 ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor – Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems

ISO 45001:2018 is recognised globally as the leading standard for Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (OHSMS). It provides a structured framework that helps organisations reduce risks, improve workplace safety, and promote employee well-being.

This five-day interactive training course is designed for individuals who require an in-depth understanding of auditing techniques, reporting skills, and the role of a Lead Auditor.

⏱️ Duration

📅 5 Days
🕣 08:30 – 17:30 (Days 1–3)
🕣 08:30 – 17:45 (Day 4)
🕣 08:30 – 16:15 (Day 5)

👥 Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

✔️ Health & Safety practitioners responsible for managing an OHSMS
✔️ Individuals running internal audit programmes
✔️ Professionals conducting corporate or supplier audits
✔️ Anyone seeking to build advanced auditing and OHSMS assessment skills

📚 Prior Knowledge

Participants are expected to have an understanding of:

  • Occupational Health & Safety principles and concepts
  • The Plan–Do–Check–Act (PDCA) cycle
  • Health & Safety control measures and compliance requirements
  • OHSMS terminology and definitions
  • The structure and requirements of ISO 45001:2018

This knowledge may be gained through:
📌 Work experience, 📌 Prior training, or 📌 Self-study.

🎯 Course Objectives

By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:

✅ Understand the principles of Occupational Health & Safety Management
✅ Apply auditing techniques in line with ISO 45001:2018
✅ Lead an audit team effectively
✅ Plan, conduct, and report audits confidently
✅ Evaluate the effectiveness of an OHSMS
✅ Identify nonconformities and recommend corrective actions

📖 Course Content

🔹 Overview of ISO 45001:2018 requirements
🔹 Types and objectives of Health & Safety audits
🔹 Roles and responsibilities of auditors and lead auditors
🔹 Planning, conducting, and reporting audits
🔹 Identifying valid findings and corrective actions
🔹 Audit follow-up and continual improvement approaches
🔹 Developing auditor skills for effective communication and reporting

🌟 Benefits

✔️ Develop practical auditing skills
✔️ Gain confidence in leading audits and audit teams
✔️ Strengthen knowledge of OHSMS implementation and performance evaluation
✔️ Improve conceptual skills including risk-based thinking, continual improvement, and process-based approaches

🏢 In-House Training

This course can be delivered in-house and tailored to meet your organisation’s specific requirements, providing both flexibility and cost-effectiveness.

🧑‍🏫 Style of Delivery

A dynamic mix of:
🎤 Presentations
✍️ Guided exercises
🎭 Role-play (simulated audit)

Participants are assessed on their knowledge and skills throughout the course, and will also complete a two-hour written exam at the end to demonstrate understanding.

📜 Training Certificate

Delegates who successfully complete the course and examination will receive a training certificate acknowledging their achievement.