ISO 45001 is the first global occupational health and safety management system standard that replaces OHSAS 18001. The PECB Certified ISO 45001 Lead Auditor training course helps in developing the necessary skill set to perform occupational health and safety management system (OH and S MS) audits by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and methods. This training course has been developed to reflect the importance of an effective audit. It strengthens delegates knowledge and skills to plan and carry out an OH and S MS audit in compliance with the guidelines for auditing management systems provided in ISO 19011 and the certification process described in ISO/IEC 17021-1.

Who Should Attend? 

• Auditors interested in performing and leading OH and S MS certification audits 
• Managers or consultants interested in advancing their knowledge of the OH and S MS audit process 
• Internal auditors and individuals responsible for maintaining conformity to the requirements of ISO 45001 
• Technical experts interested in preparing for an OH and S MS audit 
• Expert advisors in occupational health and safety management

Course Outcomes 

After completing this course you should be able to: 

• Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an occupational health and safety management system (OH and S MS) based on ISO 45001 
• Interpret the ISO 45001 requirements for an OH and S MS from the perspective of an auditor 
• Evaluate the OH and S MS conformity to ISO 45001 requirements, in accordance with the fundamental audit concepts and principles 
• Plan, conduct, and close an ISO 45001 compliance audit, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing 
• Manage an ISO 45001 audit program