Course description
A practical, scenario-based course that builds the competence to plan, conduct, report, and follow up internal audits of an Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS) aligned to ISO 45001:2018, using the ISO 19011 auditing guideline as your roadmap. You’ll practice process- and risk-based auditing, worker participation touchpoints, evidence gathering, and clear reporting that drives corrective action and prevention. (ISO 45001 replaces OHSAS 18001 and places a stronger emphasis on worker participation). You’ll also learn how to structure an audit program and assign competent, independent auditors in accordance with ISO 19011.
What you’ll learn
- How to plan and manage an internal audit program and prioritize higher-risk areas.
- How to conduct audits end-to-end: opening/closing meetings, evidence collection, findings, reports, and follow-up.
- How to gather and evaluate objective evidence and write defensible findings.
- How auditor competence, independence, and team leadership are defined in ISO 19011.
Who should attend
- HSE/OHS managers and coordinators
- Internal auditors
- Joint health & safety committee members
- Operations supervisors
- ISO coordinators
- Anyone maintaining an OHSMS or an integrated IMS
Recommended
- Basic awareness of workplace health & safety concepts and your organization’s processes.
- Familiarity with ISO 45001 key themes (risk-based approach, worker participation).
- Understanding that internal auditors must be impartial and not audit their own work (independence requirement).
- Any jurisdictional OHS obligations you operate under
