Health-Safety: ISO 45001

This seminar covers the requirements of ISO 45001:2018, which is the international standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. Auditing topics from ISO 19011 such as the auditing process and methodologies, e. g. planning and conducting an audit, writing nonconformity statements, preparing an audit summary and report, and verifying corrective actions are also covered with a focus on ISO 45001:2018 managements system requirements. Auditing case studies to develop skills for identifying nonconformities will be used. Techniques for leading auditing teams will also be discussed.

Target audience:

This seminar is designed for Health & Safety Compliance Managers, ISO 45001:2018 Implementation Team Members, Management Representatives, and ISO 45001:2018 Auditors and Lead Auditors.

Seminar structure

Module 1:

• Understanding the requirements of the OHSMS standard
• OHS hazards that are reasonably expected to occur for that business type or industry
• Risk assessment of identified hazards in the context of the organization’s OHS management system
• Assessment methodologies to control OHS hazards, aspects and impact
• Assessment the EMS roles and responsibilities within the context of the organization
• Adequacy and effectiveness of the OHS system

Module 2:

• Application of the principles, procedures and techniques for auditing and conducting an effective audit
• Application of the regulations, and other considerations that are relevant to the management system, and the conduct of the audit
• Personal attributes necessary for the effective and efficient conduct of a management system audit
• Activities of an audit team: establish, plan and task
• Effective communication with the auditee and audit client
• Organization and direction of audit team members
• Conflict prevention and resolution with the auditee or within the audit team

Module 3:

• Preparation and completion of the audit report
• Review of audit process and audit management strategies
• Practical application of audit principles