Lead Auditor OHSMS

Course 

ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) Lead Auditor Training

This training program is meticulously designed to impart detailed knowledge and practical skills in auditing occupational health and safety management systems. Participants will learn to lead audits with confidence, ensuring compliance with ISO 45001 and driving continuous improvement in health and safety practices.

1. Understanding ISO 45001 Standards:

• Overview of ISO 45001 Requirements: Gain a thorough understanding of ISO 45001, including its scope, objectives, and key requirements for occupational health and safety.
• Key Clauses and Their Implications for Occupational Health and Safety: Delve into specific clauses of ISO 45001, such as hazard identification, risk assessment, and legal requirements, and understand their impact on safety performance.

2. Principles of Auditing:

• Introduction to Auditing Principles and Best Practices: Learn fundamental auditing principles, including independence, evidence-based approach, and systematic methodology. Discover best practices for effective auditing.
• Importance of Audits in Maintaining Health and Safety Standards: Understand the critical role of audits in ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and improving management systems.
• Ethics and Responsibilities of Lead Auditors: Discuss the ethical considerations and responsibilities of Lead Auditors, including integrity, confidentiality, and objectivity.

3. Audit Planning and Preparation:

• Developing an Effective Audit Plan: Learn how to create a comprehensive audit plan that outlines audit objectives, scope, criteria, and resources.
• Preparing Audit Checklists and Documentation: Gain skills in preparing detailed checklists and documentation to guide the audit process.
• Risk-Based Thinking in Audit Planning: Incorporate risk-based thinking into your audit planning to identify and prioritize areas of potential non-conformity.

4. Conducting the Audit:

• Opening Meetings and Audit Initiation: Understand how to conduct opening meetings and initiate the audit process effectively.
• Gathering and Evaluating Evidence: Develop techniques for gathering and evaluating objective evidence through observations, document reviews, and interviews.
• Conducting Interviews and On-Site Activities: Gain expertise in interacting with auditees, asking relevant questions, and observing processes.

5. Audit Reporting:

• Compiling and Presenting Audit Findings: Learn how to compile and present audit findings in a clear, concise manner.
• Writing Comprehensive Audit Reports: Develop skills in writing detailed audit reports that document non-conformities and provide actionable recommendations.
• Communicating Audit Results to Stakeholders: Explore strategies for effectively communicating audit results to various stakeholders.

6. Corrective Actions and Follow-Up:

• Identifying Non-Conformities: Learn how to identify and categorize non-conformities during the audit process.
• Developing and Implementing Corrective Actions: Gain skills in developing and implementing corrective actions to address identified non-conformities.
• Follow-Up and Verification of Corrective Actions: Understand the process of follow-up and verification to ensure corrective actions have been effectively implemented.

7. Case Studies and Real-World Scenarios:

• Practical Exercises and Case Studies: Engage in practical exercises and case studies to apply auditing concepts in real-world scenarios.
• Role-Playing and Mock Audits: Participate in role-playing and mock audits to gain hands-on experience and improve your auditing skills.
• Lessons Learned from Real-World Audit Scenarios: Discuss lessons learned from actual audits to understand common challenges and best practices.