ISO 45001:2018 : Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

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ISO 45001:2018 : Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

Introduction

The aim of this course is to provide delegates with the knowledge and skills required to perform first, second and third-party audits of occupational health and safety management systems against ISO 45001, in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021, as applicable. All references in this document to ISO standards are to the current versions unless otherwise stated.

Delegates who successfully complete this CQI and IRCA Certified ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor (OHSMS) Training course (within the five years prior to making an application to become a certified auditor) will satisfy the training requirements for initial certification as an IRCA OHSMS auditor.

Objectives

    1. Explain the purpose of an occupational health and safety management system, of occupational health and safety management system standards, of management system audit, of third-party certification, and the business benefits of improved performance of the occupational health and safety management system.
    2. Explain the role of an auditor to plan, conduct, report and follow up an occupational health and safety management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021, as appropriate.
    3. Plan, conduct, report and follow-up an audit of an occupational health and safety management system to establish conformity (or otherwise) with ISO 45001, and in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021 where appropriate.

Training Methodology

There is a balance between knowledge-based presentations, discussions, exercises and case studies. About two-thirds of the time is spent on activity-based learning. Certificates will only be issued to participants with 100% full attendance.

Who Should Attend?

  • Members/supporting personnel of the OHS Management Team who have the responsibility to audit/implement/improve an OHSMS;
  • Personnel who are involved in operation/engineering/site activities who wish to gain maximum benefit from the OHSMS implementation; and
  • Any other personnel who wish to advance their career in management systems, irrespective of discipline.

Prerequisite

Participants are expected to have prior knowledge of the following subjects:

  • The OHS management principles and concepts: the Plan, Do Check, Act (PDCA) cycle; the purpose and benefits of an OHSMS; a basic knowledge of managing OHS through hazard identification, risk assessment, and risk control, and compliance with legal and other requirements; relevant national and local OHS legislation and requirements; and terms and definitions in ISO 45001;
  • The requirements of ISO 45001, which may be gained by completing a CQI IRCA certified OHSMS Foundation Training course or equivalent.

Course Outline

Day 1

  • Introduction to the course
  • ISO 45001:2018 overview
  • Understand the context of the organization
  • ISO 45001:2018 requirements
  • Auditing OH&S policy and objectives
  • Audit checklist

Day 2

  • Auditing hazard identification
  • Risk assessment process
  • Audit management
  • Auditor’s competence
  • Audit top management
  • Audit behaviour
  • Audit execution
  • Auditor responsibilities

Day 3

  • NCR reporting
  • Corrective action
  • Audit report
  • Audit management
  • Stage 1 audit plan
  • Conducting state 1 audit
  • Stage 2 audit plan

Day 4

  • Opening meeting
  • Audit role play – stage 2
  • NCR reporting
  • Corrective action
  • Audit report

Day 5

  • Closing meeting
  • Corrective action
  • Follow up action

Final Examination

Professional Recognition & Accreditations

Delegates who complete this CQI and IRCA Certified ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor (OHSMS) Training course successfully (within the five years prior to making an application to become a certified auditor) will satisfy the training requirements for initial certification as an IRCA OHSMS auditor.

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