ISO 45001:2018 OHSMS

Overview

The ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) Lead Auditor Course offered by Accredix Certifications Pvt. Ltd. provides a thorough understanding of occupational health and safety auditing practices. This program is designed to equip learners with the skills and practical knowledge required to lead audits for OHSMS in alignment with international standards.

The course focuses on all aspects of implementing and evaluating an OHSMS, including compliance requirements, departmental responsibilities, risk identification, and control measures. Participants also explore legal considerations, corrective action strategies, and internal audit processes. Hands-on activities, practical workshops, and mock audits help build confidence and competence, enabling attendees to conduct real-world audits effectively after course completion.

Course Objectives

This training enables participants to:

  • Understand the structure and requirements of ISO 45001:2018 and how they apply to occupational health and safety management systems.
  • Learn how to plan and conduct audits following ISO 19011 auditing guidelines.
  • Understand the audit process, auditor responsibilities, and key auditing principles.
  • Interpret ISO 45001:2018 requirements and use appropriate techniques to assess OHSMS performance.
  • Recognize the importance of continual improvement and use audit findings to identify OHSMS enhancement opportunities.
  • Develop practical auditing skills such as interviewing, observation, sampling, evidence gathering, and data analysis.
  • Understand the lead auditor’s role in making objective decisions based on evidence.
  • Gain the ability to prepare clear, accurate, and professional audit reports.

Career Benefits

Completing this program helps professionals:

  • Build a strong foundation in occupational health and safety management system principles and implementation.
  • Master ISO 45001:2018 lead auditing concepts and practical methodologies.
  • Learn how to plan, execute, report, and follow up on audit programs confidently.
  • Strengthen analytical abilities through hands-on data interpretation and evidence evaluation.
  • Improve decision-making and problem-solving skills through real-world audit exercises.
  • Understand risk assessment techniques, hazard identification, and regulatory requirements used in OHSMS.

Organizations also benefit through:

  • Stronger safety culture
  • Improved employee engagement
  • Reduced workplace risks
  • Greater compliance with legal and statutory requirements
  • More efficient implementation of ISO 45001:2018 OHSMS

FAQs

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for:

  • Individuals seeking to become certified auditors or lead auditors
  • Professionals responsible for internal and external audits of OHSMS
  • Individuals involved in implementing occupational health & safety management systems
  • Safety officers, risk managers, and compliance professionals
  • Certification body auditors
  • OHS practitioners and consultants

Prerequisites (Recommended)

While not mandatory, participants will benefit from:

  • Completing a CQI | IRCA Foundation OHSMS course (FD127: ISO 45001:2018 Foundation)
  • Understanding the structure and requirements of ISO 45001
  • Familiarity with OHSMS terminology and concepts
  • Awareness of hazard identification and risk assessment principles
  • Basic knowledge of performance monitoring, measurement, and improvement methods
  • Understanding typical OH&S strategies and practices

Course Content

The training covers:

  • Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety and OHSMS concepts
  • ISO 45001:2018 requirements and clause-by-clause understanding
  • Overview of occupational health and safety challenges
  • OHSMS implementation and strategy development
  • Audit planning, audit performance, audit reporting, and audit follow-up
  • ISO 19011 guidelines for auditing
  • Practical exercises, case studies, workshops, role plays, and feedback sessions

Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, participants will have:

  • A clear understanding of the role OHSMS plays in overall business operations
  • Knowledge of ISO 45001:2018 requirements and implementation strategies
  • Skills to audit the standard from first-, second-, and third-party perspectives
  • The ability to evaluate system effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities

Course Duration

  • 40 Hours Training
  • 2 Hours 15 Minutes Examination
    (Extended exam time is available for non-English-speaking learners)

Course Structure

This is a 5-day instructor-led program, typically conducted from 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM (IST). The training includes:

  • Presentations
  • Real-world examples
  • Group exercises and activities
  • Brainstorming sessions
  • Reading tasks
  • Practical experience sharing

A 45-minute lunch break is included each day.

Training is offered in both virtual and on-site formats.

Recommended Pre-Course Knowledge

Although not compulsory, participants should ideally have:

  • Basic understanding of management system fundamentals and the PDCA cycle
  • Familiarity with ISO terminology and management system structure
  • Experience with process-based approaches
  • Exposure to internal auditing practices
  • 1–2 years of relevant work experience (preferred, not mandatory)
  • Foundation-level knowledge (through training or self-study)

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