ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems Lead Auditor Training Course – Live Virtual Tutor-Led (Cognicert)

About Course

The ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) Lead Auditor Training Course is an intensive live virtual tutor-led programme designed to develop the competence required to plan, conduct, lead, and manage Occupational Health & Safety Management System audits in accordance with ISO 45001 requirements and ISO 19011 auditing guidelines.

This course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of occupational health and safety management principles, hazard identification, risk assessment, legal compliance, and audit methodologies. Through interactive virtual sessions, practical exercises, case studies, and audit simulations, participants will gain the confidence and skills necessary to lead first-party, second-party, and third-party audits.

Successful completion of the course prepares participants to assess an organization’s ability to manage occupational health and safety risks, improve workplace performance, and maintain compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Understand the requirements and intent of ISO 45001.
Apply occupational health and safety management principles effectively.
Plan, conduct, and lead OHSMS audits.
Assess workplace hazards, risks, and control measures.
Apply ISO 19011 auditing guidelines.
Collect and evaluate objective audit evidence.
Identify and report audit findings professionally.
Verify corrective actions and continual improvement initiatives.
Manage audit teams and audit programmes effectively.
Prepare for Occupational Health & Safety Lead Auditor certification.

Course Content

Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
Fundamentals of occupational health and safety Benefits of ISO 45001 implementation Structure and purpose of ISO 45001 Process approach and risk-based thinking

Understanding ISO 45001 Requirements
Context of the organization Leadership and worker participation Hazard identification and risk assessment Compliance obligations Operational planning and control Performance evaluation and improvement

Occupational Health & Safety Risk Management
Hazard identification techniques Risk assessment methodologies Hierarchy of controls Incident prevention and safety performance improvement

Audit Principles and Guidelines
Types of management system audits Audit principles according to ISO 19011 Auditor responsibilities and ethics Competence requirements for auditors

Audit Planning and Preparation
Audit objectives, scope, and criteria Audit programme management Audit plans and checklists Document review and readiness assessment

Conducting OHSMS Audits
Opening meetings Interviewing and communication techniques Evidence collection and verification Workplace observation and sampling Identifying audit findings

Audit Findings and Reporting
Writing nonconformities and observations Classification of findings Audit report preparation Presenting audit results

Corrective Actions and Follow-Up
Root cause analysis techniques Corrective action planning Verification of corrective actions Audit closure activities

Managing Audit Teams
Roles and responsibilities of a Lead Auditor Team coordination and supervision Managing audit challenges Professional judgement and decision-making

Audit Simulation and Examination Preparation
Practical audit exercises Occupational health and safety case studies Audit role-play scenarios Certification examination preparation

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ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems Lead Auditor Training Course – Live Virtual Tutor-Led (Cognicert)

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
Fundamentals of occupational health and safety Benefits of ISO 45001 implementation Structure and purpose of ISO 45001 Process approach and risk-based thinking

Understanding ISO 45001 Requirements
Context of the organization Leadership and worker participation Hazard identification and risk assessment Compliance obligations Operational planning and control Performance evaluation and improvement

Occupational Health & Safety Risk Management
Hazard identification techniques Risk assessment methodologies Hierarchy of controls Incident prevention and safety performance improvement

Audit Principles and Guidelines
Types of management system audits Audit principles according to ISO 19011 Auditor responsibilities and ethics Competence requirements for auditors

Audit Planning and Preparation
Audit objectives, scope, and criteria Audit programme management Audit plans and checklists Document review and readiness assessment

Conducting OHSMS Audits
Opening meetings Interviewing and communication techniques Evidence collection and verification Workplace observation and sampling Identifying audit findings

Audit Findings and Reporting
Writing nonconformities and observations Classification of findings Audit report preparation Presenting audit results

Corrective Actions and Follow-Up
Root cause analysis techniques Corrective action planning Verification of corrective actions Audit closure activities

Managing Audit Teams
Roles and responsibilities of a Lead Auditor Team coordination and supervision Managing audit challenges Professional judgement and decision-making

Audit Simulation and Examination Preparation
Practical audit exercises Occupational health and safety case studies Audit role-play scenarios Certification examination preparation

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Course Content

Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems Fundamentals of occupational health and safety Benefits of ISO 45001 implementation Structure and purpose of ISO 45001 Process approach and risk-based thinking

Understanding ISO 45001 Requirements Context of the organization Leadership and worker participation Hazard identification and risk assessment Compliance obligations Operational planning and control Performance evaluation and improvement

Occupational Health & Safety Risk Management Hazard identification techniques Risk assessment methodologies Hierarchy of controls Incident prevention and safety performance improvement

Audit Principles and Guidelines Types of management system audits Audit principles according to ISO 19011 Auditor responsibilities and ethics Competence requirements for auditors

Audit Planning and Preparation Audit objectives, scope, and criteria Audit programme management Audit plans and checklists Document review and readiness assessment

Conducting OHSMS Audits Opening meetings Interviewing and communication techniques Evidence collection and verification Workplace observation and sampling Identifying audit findings

Audit Findings and Reporting Writing nonconformities and observations Classification of findings Audit report preparation Presenting audit results

Corrective Actions and Follow-Up Root cause analysis techniques Corrective action planning Verification of corrective actions Audit closure activities

Managing Audit Teams Roles and responsibilities of a Lead Auditor Team coordination and supervision Managing audit challenges Professional judgement and decision-making

Audit Simulation and Examination Preparation Practical audit exercises Occupational health and safety case studies Audit role-play scenarios Certification examination preparation

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Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
Fundamentals of occupational health and safety Benefits of ISO 45001 implementation Structure and purpose of ISO 45001 Process approach and risk-based thinking

Understanding ISO 45001 Requirements
Context of the organization Leadership and worker participation Hazard identification and risk assessment Compliance obligations Operational planning and control Performance evaluation and improvement

Occupational Health & Safety Risk Management
Hazard identification techniques Risk assessment methodologies Hierarchy of controls Incident prevention and safety performance improvement

Audit Principles and Guidelines
Types of management system audits Audit principles according to ISO 19011 Auditor responsibilities and ethics Competence requirements for auditors

Audit Planning and Preparation
Audit objectives, scope, and criteria Audit programme management Audit plans and checklists Document review and readiness assessment

Conducting OHSMS Audits
Opening meetings Interviewing and communication techniques Evidence collection and verification Workplace observation and sampling Identifying audit findings

Audit Findings and Reporting
Writing nonconformities and observations Classification of findings Audit report preparation Presenting audit results

Corrective Actions and Follow-Up
Root cause analysis techniques Corrective action planning Verification of corrective actions Audit closure activities

Managing Audit Teams
Roles and responsibilities of a Lead Auditor Team coordination and supervision Managing audit challenges Professional judgement and decision-making

Audit Simulation and Examination Preparation
Practical audit exercises Occupational health and safety case studies Audit role-play scenarios Certification examination preparation