ISO 45001 Lead Auditor
Audit an occupational health and safety management system (OH&S MS) based on ISO 45001 — the global OH&S standard that replaced OHSAS 18001 — applying widely recognised audit principles, procedures, and methods under ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1.
Who it's for
Auditors seeking to perform and lead OH&S MS certification audits, managers or consultants advancing their knowledge of the OH&S audit process, internal auditors responsible for conformity to ISO 45001, and expert advisors in occupational health and safety.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an OH&S MS based on ISO 45001
- Interpret the ISO 45001 requirements for an OH&S MS from the perspective of an auditor
- Evaluate OH&S MS conformity to ISO 45001 requirements, in accordance with fundamental audit concepts and principles
- Plan, conduct, and close an ISO 45001 compliance audit, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing
- Manage an ISO 45001 audit programme
At a glance
- Duration5 days (Day 1–5)
- DeliveryOpen enrolment or in-house
- OutcomeExamination & certificate
Course outline
Day 1 to Day 5
- Standards and regulatory frameworks
- The certification process
- Fundamental concepts and principles of OH&S
- ISO 45001 requirements for an OH&S MS — Clauses 4 to 10
- Fundamental audit concepts and principles
- The impact of trends and technology in auditing
- Evidence-based and risk-based auditing
- Initiation of the audit process
- Stage 1 audit
- Preparing for and conducting the stage 2 audit
- Communication during the audit
- Audit procedures
- Creating audit test plans
- Drafting audit findings and nonconformity reports
- Audit documentation and quality review
- Closing of the audit and evaluation of action plans
- Beyond the initial audit
- Managing an internal audit programme
- Examination and certificate
Exam competency domains
The certification exam covers the following competency domains, in line with the examination and certification programme:
- Fundamental principles and concepts of an occupational health and safety management system
- ISO 45001 requirements for an OH&S MS — Clauses 4 to 10
- Fundamental audit concepts and principles
- Preparing for an ISO 45001 audit
- Conducting an ISO 45001 audit
- Closing an ISO 45001 audit
- Managing an ISO 45001 audit programme
Exam & certification
- Full course material set — 400+ pages of explanatory information, examples, best practices, exercises, and quizzes
- 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits on completion
- Certification fees are included in the exam price
- If you don't pass, the exam can be retaken free of charge within 12 months
Upcoming cohorts
Open enrolment
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| Cohort dates are published from the ABMS training calendar. Contact us for the next available ISO 45001 session or to arrange in-house delivery. | |||||
Cohort dates, seats, and fees are managed in the ABMS training calendar and update here automatically.
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