Course Description
This course provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to plan, conduct, report, and follow up on audits of an ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS). It focuses on audit principles, auditor competencies, ISO 19011 guidance, and effective communication to evaluate conformity, identify nonconformities, and support continual improvement.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Interpret ISO 45001 requirements from an auditor’s perspective.
- Apply audit principles and practices in line with ISO 19011.
- Plan and conduct internal and external OHSMS audits.
- Collect and evaluate objective evidence.
- Identify, document, and report nonconformities and observations.
- Lead audit teams and communicate audit findings effectively.
Prerequisite
- Recommended: ISO 45001 Foundation or Lead Implementer training.
- Basic knowledge of occupational health and safety management systems.
Course Attire
- Business-casual or professional attire suitable for classroom sessions.
Suggested Audience
- HSE managers and safety professionals.
- Internal and external auditors.
- Management system coordinators.
- Consultants involved in ISO 45001 auditing or certification processes.
Duration and Delivery Mode
- Duration: 32–40 hours (typically delivered over 4–5 days).
- Delivery Mode:
- Instructor-led classroom or virtual training
- Workshops, role-play audits, and case-study-based exercises
Certification
Participants who successfully complete the course and assessment receive an Apexis ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Certificate.
Recommended Recertification: Not mandatory; refresher training recommended when ISO 45001 or auditing standards are updated.
