However, with continual improvement being one of the key quality management principles of ISO 45001 ("the Standard), internal auditing:

• Goes beyond compliance

• Becomes one of the key drivers of business improvement.

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​This 2-day highly interactive training course is designed to train delegates to play a full and active role in:

• Ensuring that the documented OH&SMS complies with the requirements of the standard, as well as business, regulatory, and other stakeholders' requirements regarding health and safety

• Ensuring the effectiveness of the MS

• Ensuring the adequacy and operational efficiency of the implemented OH&SMS

• Identifying opportunities for process and business improvement as part of the OH&SMS auditing process

• Improvingworking practices across the organisation.

 

The course:

• Introduces delegates to the seven (7) quality management principles underpinning the ISO MSS.

• Provides an overview of ISO MSS related to ISO 45001, such as ISO 9004, and 19011 (MS auditing)

• Focuses delegates on the most important attributes of a modern and effective OH&SMS

• Helps understanding the role of the internal auditor in its development and continual improvement

• Covers basic auditing tools and techniques, as well as key documents and records.

 

​Who Should Attend

 

This course is essential for those who will:

• Perform internal OH&SMS audits

• Plan, manage and implement internal audit programmes

• Managers responsible for the efficiency and effectiveness of an operating business unit

• Auditees who wish to understand the audit process.

 

​Other people who find this course useful are:

• Team Leaders

• Supervisors

• Those involved in OH&SMS implementation, operation, and maintenance

• Senior managers involved in, and/ or affected by, the outcome of OH&SMS audits

• Those considering OH&SMS certification to the ISO 45001 standard.

 

​All the above potential course delegates:

• Usually work in health and safety-driven organisations

• Are looking for opportunities to broaden their awareness of health and safety-related issues

• Are keen to better understand how they can improve their overall contribution to the success of the business.

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​N.B. the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) and the International Register of Certificated Auditors (IRCA) recommends that students have some prior knowledge of the following before attending an ISO 45001 Internal Auditor training course:

• Management systems

• Quality management

• ISO 45001: 2018 standard

 

​We can assist you with the above recommendation by:

• Providing pre-course material at the time of booking, to help fill any gaps in knowledge in these areas.

• Attending the ISO 45001:2018 Foundation training course, to gain more knowledge about the standard.

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The 1-day Foundation course takes place before the Internal Auditor course modules.

 

The outcome of the Foundation-level training is supplemented by 1-day training in basic auditing tools and techniques, as well as key documents and records to complete the Internal Auditor syllabus.

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​Learning Objectives

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By the end of this course, delegates will understand the principles of internal OH&SMS auditing and should be able to:

• Explain the role and responsibilities of an Internal OH&SMS Auditor regarding planning, conducting, reporting and following up an internal OH&SMS audit, in accordance with the standard

• Explain the process-based OH&SMS model of ISO 45001 regarding the PDCA cycle, and the contribution of the internal audit in maintaining and improving a OH&SMS

• Plan, conduct, and report the findings of an internal OH&SMS audit based on the requirements of ISO 45001, and in accordance with the guidance of ISO 19011

• Follow up on the recommended actions to rectify any non-conformances of part of the management system

• Gather objective evidence to establish conformance of the OH&SMS with the standard through interviewing, observation, and sampling of documentation

• Write factual audit reports that help to improve the effectiveness of the management system by the implementation of appropriate corrective action.

 

Course Content

 

The main topics covered during the course are:

• Introduction to OH&SMS auditing

• Quality Management Systems (and related ISO standards)

• The audit process

• The Role of the Internal Auditor

• Managing the Internal audit programme

• Audit planning, including determining frequency

• Factors for determining audit frequency

• Audit preparation, scope and checklists

• Audit techniques, questioning skills, opening meetings, collecting objective evidence and verification.

• Non-conformances, reporting and corrective action

• The Internal Audit Process: preparation, performance, reporting, and follow up

• IRCA registration requirements

 

Prerequisites

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The following are general prerequisites for attending our training courses:

• Proficiency in the English language

• Consideration for other course participants

• Willingness to actively participate during the training sessions, and an open mind to learn new ways of working.

 

Completion of the 1-day Foundation training before attending the Internal Auditor training.

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Training Approach

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The course covers both theory and practice:

• Slide-based training sessions, illustrated with examples

• Business cases

• Preparation for the Foundation exam

• Practice test (mock exam) similar to the certification exam.

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Examination

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• Duration: 1 hour

• Format: closed book, 50 multiple-choice questions

• Pass mark: 70% (35 correct answers)

 

Competence Domains

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• Fundamental principles and concepts of health and safety management

• ISO 45001 requirements for OH&SMS.

 

Certification

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The ISO 45001 Internal Auditor certificate will be issued to delegates passing the exam.

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​General Course Information

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