ISO 45001:2018 OH&S Management Systems Lead Auditor
This intensive training equips professionals with the necessary skills to plan, conduct, and report on OH&S Management System audits. You will master the ISO 45001:2018 standard, enabling you to lead audit teams and ensure organizational compliance with international safety regulations effectively.

Course Features
This course is designed to provide a robust learning environment, combining theoretical knowledge of the ISO standard with practical auditing techniques. It offers a structured approach to understanding the complexities of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) management systems.
- Comprehensive 05-Day Training Plan
- ICTQual AB Approved Certification
- Expert Lead Auditor Course Tutors
- Interactive Global Learning Model
- Full Examination Preparation Kits
- Practical Audit Role-Play Sessions
About This Course
The ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor training is the gold standard for professionals seeking to demonstrate competence in auditing Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OH&S MS). This course moves beyond basic awareness, diving deep into the requirements of the ISO 45001 standard and the principles of auditing defined in ISO 19011. You will explore the entire audit cycle, from initiation and preparation to conducting on-site activities and reporting findings.
Participants will engage in a mix of tutorial sessions, group workshops, and open forum discussions to ensure a holistic understanding of the material. By the end of this course, you will possess the confidence to lead an audit team, communicate effectively with top management regarding safety risks, and drive continuous improvement within an organization's safety culture.
Understand the ISO 45001 Framework
Master the Audit Planning Process
Learn to Identify Non-Conformities
Develop Leadership in Safety Audits
Gain Skills in Audit Report Writing
Enhance Your Professional Potential
What You'll Learn
This curriculum is focused on transforming participants into competent lead auditors who can judge the conformity of an OH&S management system. You will learn to navigate the complex clauses of ISO 45001:2018, understand the legal nuances of compliance, and manage the human aspects of the auditing process.
Interpret ISO 45001 standard clauses
Plan audits based on risk assessments
Lead opening and closing audit meetings
Gather objective evidence systematically
Evaluate findings against the standards
Document non-conformities accurately
Write comprehensive final audit reports
Communicate results to senior management
Verify effectiveness of corrective actions
Promote continuous safety improvements
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for senior safety professionals and management representatives who are responsible for the legal and safety integrity of their organization. It is also essential for those looking to conduct second-party (supplier) or third-party (certification) audits.
Health and Safety Managers
Aspiring OHS Lead Auditors
ISO Management Consultants
Internal Safety Auditors
Quality Compliance Officers
Safety System Implementers
Course Requirements
While there are no formal prerequisites to attend, it is highly recommended that learners have a foundational understanding of management systems to maximize their learning. Students should ideally be familiar with the PDCA cycle and the core concepts of occupational health and safety.
Basic knowledge of ISO 45001 principles
Understanding of the PDCA audit cycle
Familiarity with OHS safety concepts
Proficiency in English language skills
Assessments
Assessment for this course is rigorous to ensure that only competent professionals achieve the Lead Auditor status. It involves a combination of continuous evaluation during the sessions and a formal final examination to test theoretical understanding.
Continuous Assessment during class
Daily review of student performance
Final Written Examination (2 hours)
Practical Role-play Audit Scenario
Progression
Successfully completing this course opens the door to high-level career opportunities in the global quality and safety sector. It serves as the primary qualification for those wishing to register as a professional auditor or work with certification bodies.
Register as a Certified Lead Auditor
Launch a Private Safety Consultancy
Manage Global Corporate OHS Systems
Conduct Third-Party External Audits
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