ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Training

Course Overview

The ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Course is designed to equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge needed to conduct first-, second-, and third-party audits of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) against ISO 45001. This comprehensive program covers the intricacies of ISO 45001 requirements, principles, and auditing practices, encompassing the role of auditors, audit planning, and effective audit execution.

Empowering Assurance Systems (EAS), an esteemed sister organization of IAS, proudly offers IRCA Certified ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Training. Led by experienced trainers, the course blends lectures, workshops, and group exercises for a well-rounded learning experience.

Why Enroll in ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Training?

ISO 45001, the pioneering international standard for Occupational Health and Safety, sets the stage for enhancing employee safety, mitigating workplace risks, and establishing robust OH&S management systems. The course empowers you with the expertise to audit an organization's OH&S management system against the standard's stringent requirements, while opening avenues for career development in auditing or management systems.

What the ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Course Covers

The course combines the requirements of ISO 45001:2018 with the auditing discipline of ISO 19011, covering:

• The structure of ISO 45001:2018 (the Annex SL high-level structure) and the OH&S management system.
• Context of the organization, the needs of workers and interested parties, and the scope of the OHSMS (Clause 4).
• Leadership, the OH&S policy, and worker consultation and participation (Clause 5).
• Planning — hazard identification; assessment of OH&S risks and opportunities; and legal and other requirements (Clause 6).
• Support — resources, competence, awareness, communication, and documented information (Clause 7).
• Operation — operational planning and control, eliminating hazards and reducing risks, management of change, procurement, contractors, and emergency preparedness and response (Clause 8).
• Performance evaluation — monitoring, measurement, evaluation of compliance, internal audit, and management review (Clause 9).
• Improvement — incident investigation, nonconformity and corrective action, and continual improvement (Clause 10).
• Audit principles and the full audit lifecycle: planning, conducting, gathering evidence, grading nonconformities, reporting, and follow-up.

Benefits of the Course

By enrolling in our ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Course, you gain numerous advantages:

• Develop a profound understanding of the ISO 45001 standard and its application to enhance workplace health and safety.
• Acquire skills to lead an audit team, assessing an organization's compliance with ISO 45001 requirements.
• Grasp the principles and practices of auditing, including the roles of auditors, audit planning, and execution.
• Understand the nuances of ISO 45001 requirements and assess an organization's adherence to those standards.
• Hone skills to write comprehensive audit reports reflecting the true findings of an audit.
• Learn effective communication of audit results to management and other stakeholders.
• Elevate career prospects and earning potential by becoming a certified IRCA ISO 45001 lead auditor.

Who Should Attend

The course caters to individuals aiming to lead an audit team assessing OHSMS compliance against ISO 45001, or to advance their careers in auditing or management systems. This includes professionals such as:

• Health and safety experts
• EH&S managers
• Occupational health and safety officers

Prerequisites

Candidates are recommended to have:

• A solid understanding of ISO 45001 standard requirements and auditing principles.
• Experience in leading or participating in an audit.
• Preferably, an ISO 45001 internal auditor certification.

Training Modes

Assessment & Certification

Continuous Assessment: candidates are evaluated throughout the course on attendance, active participation, completion of individual and group exercises, and professional engagement during class discussions.

IRCA Examination: at the end of the course — whether delivered in a classroom, virtual, or in-house setting — participants complete the IRCA examination, conducted online. The examination specifications are as follows:

Candidates taking the exam in languages other than English, Spanish, Japanese, Arabic, or Traditional Mandarin will complete a paper-based version.

Certification: participants achieving 70% or higher in continuous assessment, plus 50% or above in the final examination, will receive a CQI/IRCA-accredited certificate of successful course completion, recognized globally. Candidates who do not meet this threshold will be issued a certificate of attendance.

Enrolment Process

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