Course Overview

This CPD-UK approved five-day course develops the practical competence required to plan, lead, and report first, second, and third-party audits of an Occupational Health & Safety Management System against ISO 45001:2018. The programme draws on ISO 19011:2018 and ISO/IEC 17021-1, and includes extensive practical work focused on auditing hazard control, worker consultation, contractor management, and emergency response.

Who Should Attend

• Senior HSE professionals and internal auditors progressing to lead audit responsibilities
• OH&S consultants and trainee auditors
• HSE managers in high-risk industries
• Career-driven safety professionals

What You Will Learn

• Plan, lead, and manage full OH&S audits – stage 1 readiness through stage 2 conformity assessment
• Audit hazard control, worker consultation, contractor management, and emergency response
• Apply ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 to certification-style OH&S audits
• Manage audit teams, conduct opening and closing meetings, and handle audit conflicts
• Grade and report nonconformities with evidence-based precision
• Recommend audit decisions and follow up corrective actions

Course Content

• ISO 45001:2018 deep dive and the role of the OH&S Lead Auditor
• Audit principles, audit programme, and audit planning
• Stage 1 audit – documentation review and OH&S readiness
• Stage 2 audit – site auditing, hazard control verification
• Audit team leadership and time management
• Nonconformity grading, evidence chains, and audit reporting
• Audit follow-up, corrective action verification, and closure
• Practical role-play audits, mock-audit case studies, and group exercises

Methodology

A highly interactive programme combining role-play audits, mock-audit case studies, and structured group work across the five days.

Assessment

Continuous assessment is conducted throughout, complemented by a final written examination on day five. Participants achieving the required pass marks are awarded the Lead Auditor certificate.

Certificate

Prerequisites