ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Training

The ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Course equips learners with the expertise to plan, conduct, and lead audits of occupational health and safety management systems. It focuses on evaluating risk control, legal compliance, and continuous improvement using ISO 45001 guidelines.

Key Topics Covered 

• Overview of ISO 45001: Purpose, structure, and clauses 

• Audit Planning and Preparation: Scoping, objectives, and criteria 

• Conducting the Audit: Gathering evidence through observation and interviews 

• Reporting and Non-conformities: Recording findings and recommending actions 

• Follow-up and Improvement: Ensuring corrective actions and audit closure 

Course Benefits 

• Professional Credibility: Recognised auditing qualification for OH&S professionals 

• Career Advancement: Ideal for Safety Auditors, Compliance Officers, and Consultants 

• Practical Application: Case-based activities and real audit simulations 

• Global Relevance: Aligned with international best practices for safety audits 

The ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Training Course provides professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead and conduct audits of Occupational Health and Safety management systems according to the ISO 45001 standard. Below are some professionals that are suitable for ISO 45001 Certification: 

• Health and Safety Managers 

• Safety Officers 

• Lead Auditors 

• Quality Management Professionals 

• Risk Management Specialists 

• Operational Managers 

• Internal Auditors 

• Consultants 

Module 1: Introduction to ISO 45001

• What is ISO 45001?
• Purpose
• About ISO
• Structure
• Who is it for?
• OHSAS 18001 and ISO 45001
• Principles
• Things to Consider in ISO 45001
• Terms and Definitions of ISO 45001

Module 2: Basic Introduction to OHSMS

• Management Systems
• What is OHSMS?
• Purpose and Benefits
• History of OHS Management Systems
• ILO Guidelines
• Features of a Successful OHSMS
• Policies
• Occupational Health and Safety Opportunity
• Documented Information
• Control of Documented Information

Module 3: Plan-Do-Check-Act

• PDCA Cycle
• PDCA Approach
• Planning
• Support
• Operation
• Performance Analysis
• Improvement

Module 4: Annex SL

• Introduction Annex SL and ISO 45001
• Benefits of Annex SL
• Clauses

Module 5: Introduction to Internal Auditor

• Internal Auditor Overview
• What Skills Must an OHSMS Auditor Possess?

Module 6: Auditing and Certification Process

• Conducting an ISO 45001 Certification Audit
• Internal Audit
• How to Indicate Improvement?

Module 7: Audit Procedure

• Considerations During the Auditing Process
• Auditing Methods
• Requirements for Auditors
• OHSMS Audit Procedure
• Conducting the Audit

Module 8: Implementing ISO 45001

• Success Factors for Implementation
• Make Sure You Know Where to Start
• Get Management Support
• Begin with the Fundamentals
• Find your OH&S Representative
• Figure Out How You Will Learn that What You Need to Know

Module 9: Risk-Based Thinking

• Overview
• Risk-Based Thinking Process
• Categorising Risk

Module 10: Clause 4 - Context of the Organisation

• Understanding the Organisation
• Understanding the Needs and Expectations
• Determining the Scope of the System

Module 11: Clause 5 - Leadership and Worker Participation

• Leadership and Commitment
• Occupational Health and Safety Policy
• Organisational Roles and Authorities
• Consultation and Participation of Workers

Module 12: Clause 6 - Planning

• OH&S Objectives and Planning
• Clause 6.2.1: OH&S Objectives
• Clause 6.2.2: Planning to achieve OH&S Objectives

Module 13: Clause 7 - Support

• Resources
• Competence
• Communication

Module 14: Clause 8 - Operation

• Operational Planning and Control
• Eliminating Hazards and Reducing Risks
• Procurement
• Emergency Preparedness and Response

Module 15: Clause 9 - Performance Evaluation

• Monitoring and Analysis
  • Clause 9.1: Operational Planning and Control
  • Examine OH&S Performance

Module 16: Clause 10-Improvement

• Incident, Non-Conformity, and Corrective Action
  • Incidents
  • Investigating Incidents

Module 17: ISO 45001 Lead Auditor

• Requirements of ISO 45001 Lead Auditor
• ISO 45001 Development Timeline
• ISO 45001 Certification Transition Timeline
• Aims and Benefits of an ISO 45001 Audit
• Requirements for Audit Application
• Auditing and Its Types
• Internal and External Audits
• Role of Lead Auditor
• Establish Conformity with ISO 45001
• Accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021
• Auditing Techniques and Their Usage
• Building Stakeholder Confidence

Module 18: Management System

• Purpose of an OH&S Management System
• Purpose of an OH&S Management Standards
• Eliminating Hazards and Reducing Risks
• Purpose of a Management System Audit
• Purpose of Third-Party Certification
• Core Elements of a Management System
• Benefits of Improved Performance of OHSMS

Module 19: Occupational Health and Safety Management

• Concepts of Managing OH&S Management
• Relationship Between OH&S Management
• Safe and Health Workplace
• Health and Safety Performance
• Prevention of Work-Related Injury and Ill-Health

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Lead a complete OH&S management system audit

• Assess risks, legal compliance, and workplace safety effectiveness

• Document findings and prepare structured audit reports

• Support continual improvement of OH&S performance

• Align audits with ISO 19011 and ISO 45001 requirements

To achieve the ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, candidates will need to sit for an examination. The exam format is as follows:  

• Question Type: Multiple Choice   

• Total Questions: 30  

• Total Marks: 30 Marks  

• Pass Mark: 50%, or 15/30 Marks  

• Duration: 40 Minutes 

• Open Book/ Closed Book: Closed Book