ProQual Accredited ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems) Lead Auditor

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Course Overview

What is this course

The ProQual Accredited ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems) Lead Auditor programme is a high-quality, non-regulated Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course designed for professionals who wish to develop the knowledge and practical auditing skills required to evaluate Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) against the requirements of ISO 45001:2018. Delivered by an accredited centre under the ProQual CPD framework, this programme supports learners in strengthening their professional competence in planning, conducting, reporting, and following up management system audits.

This comprehensive CPD programme provides a structured understanding of the ISO 45001:2018 standard, risk-based thinking, occupational health and safety principles, audit planning, audit techniques, evidence gathering, reporting, corrective actions, and continual improvement. Learners will gain practical insight into internationally adopted auditing practices, enabling them to contribute effectively to the evaluation and improvement of occupational health and safety management systems within a wide range of organisations.

The programme is suitable for health and safety professionals, internal auditors, compliance officers, quality professionals, consultants, managers, supervisors, and individuals responsible for implementing, maintaining, or auditing occupational health and safety management systems. It also provides valuable professional development for those seeking to expand their auditing knowledge and strengthen their ability to support organisational compliance, risk management, and workplace safety initiatives.

Designed with flexibility in mind, this online CPD programme allows learners to study at their own pace while balancing professional and personal commitments. The practical, industry-focused content helps learners develop the confidence to apply recognised auditing principles, interpret ISO 45001:2018 requirements, evaluate management system effectiveness, and recommend opportunities for continual improvement.

Delivered internationally by an accredited centre, this high-quality, non-regulated CPD programme is externally accredited by ProQual for quality and consistency. It supports ongoing professional development by equipping learners with practical auditing knowledge and skills that can be applied across manufacturing, construction, healthcare, engineering, logistics, energy, public services, and many other sectors where effective occupational health and safety management is essential.

Prerequisites

Course Entry Requirements

Typical entry requirements for the ISO 45001:2018 OHSMS (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems) Lead Auditor course include:

  • Most courses require relevant professional experience in occupational health and safety management, auditing, or related fields, usually ranging from two to five years. Roles such as safety officer, safety manager, or health and safety consultant are particularly beneficial.
  • Candidates should have a solid understanding of the ISO 45001:2018 standard and its requirements. Prior experience with ISO standards or completion of introductory ISO 45001:2018 training is preferred.
  • Proficiency in English is essential, as the course is delivered and assessed in English, enabling participants to fully understand materials, participate in discussions, and complete assessments.
  • Basic technical skills, including computer literacy, data analysis, and understanding of mathematical concepts, are advantageous for successfully completing the course.

These requirements ensure participants are well-prepared to effectively audit and lead occupational health and safety management systems in compliance with ISO 45001:2018 standards.

Course Content

Detailed Curriculum Structure

The ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems) Lead Auditor have following 8 modules:

  1. Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS)
  2. ISO 45001:2018 Requirements
  3. Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification
  4. Legal and Regulatory Compliance
  5. Audit Principles and Techniques
  6. Audit Process and Methodology
  7. Audit Documentation and Reporting
  8. Corrective Action and Continuous Improvement

1. Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS)

  • Understand the purpose and significance of occupational health and safety management systems.
  • Explain the key concepts, components, and structure of an OHSMS.
  • Recognize the benefits of implementing an OHSMS based on ISO 45001:2018.

2. ISO 45001:2018 Requirements

  • Interpret and apply the requirements of the ISO 45001:2018 standard.
  • Identify clauses and sub-clauses and understand their relevance to workplace safety.
  • Evaluate an organization’s compliance with ISO 45001:2018 requirements.

3. Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification

  • Identify workplace hazards and assess associated risks using appropriate methods.
  • Conduct risk assessments to prioritize hazards and determine control measures.
  • Develop strategies to manage and mitigate occupational health and safety risks.

4. Legal and Regulatory Compliance

  • Understand relevant occupational health and safety laws, regulations, and standards.
  • Ensure organizational compliance with applicable legislation.
  • Establish procedures for monitoring, measuring, and reporting OHS performance to authorities.

5. Audit Principles and Techniques

  • Understand auditing principles, including independence, integrity, and confidentiality.
  • Apply audit techniques such as sampling, interviews, observations, and document reviews.
  • Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills during audits.

6. Audit Process and Methodology

  • Plan and organize OHSMS audits in line with ISO 19011 guidelines.
  • Conduct audits effectively, including opening meetings, data collection, and closing meetings.
  • Record audit findings accurately and objectively.

7. Audit Documentation and Reporting

  • Develop audit plans, checklists, and supporting documentation.
  • Prepare clear and objective audit reports that effectively communicate findings and recommendations.
  • Ensure audit documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with relevant standards.

8. Corrective Action and Continuous Improvement

  • Identify nonconformities and opportunities for improvement during audits.
  • Conduct root cause analysis to determine underlying issues.
  • Develop and implement corrective and preventive action plans to enhance occupational health and safety performance continuously.

The ProQual Accredited ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems) Lead Auditor programme provides valuable Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for professionals responsible for occupational health and safety, compliance, auditing, and management systems. Key benefits include:

  • Develop a thorough understanding of the requirements and principles of ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS).
  • Build practical knowledge of the audit process, including planning, conducting, reporting, and following up on management system audits.
  • Strengthen your ability to evaluate the effectiveness of occupational health and safety management systems within different organisational settings.
  • Gain confidence in identifying risks, nonconformities, opportunities for improvement, and areas requiring corrective action.
  • Enhance your understanding of risk-based thinking and its role in improving workplace health and safety performance.
  • Improve your ability to interpret and apply the requirements of ISO 45001:2018 during audits and organisational assessments.
  • Develop professional skills in audit planning, interviewing techniques, evidence collection, and objective reporting.
  • Learn how to support continual improvement initiatives that contribute to safer and healthier workplaces.
  • Increase your knowledge of legal, regulatory, and organisational responsibilities relating to occupational health and safety management.
  • Strengthen your competence in supporting organisational compliance and effective health and safety governance.
  • Enhance your ability to communicate audit findings and recommendations clearly to management and stakeholders.
  • Develop transferable auditing skills that can be applied across manufacturing, construction, engineering, healthcare, logistics, energy, education, and many other sectors.
  • Improve your professional confidence when participating in first-party, second-party, or third-party management system audits.
  • Benefit from flexible online learning that enables you to study alongside your professional and personal commitments.
  • Study a high-quality, non-regulated CPD programme delivered by an accredited centre under the ProQual CPD framework.
  • Complete a CPD programme that is externally accredited by ProQual for quality and consistency.
  • Demonstrate your commitment to continuous professional development by expanding your auditing knowledge and occupational health and safety expertise.
  • Support organisational objectives by helping improve workplace safety performance, reduce operational risks, and promote a culture of continual improvement.
  • Enhance your professional profile with practical auditing knowledge that can support career progression in health and safety, compliance, quality, and management system auditing.
  • Gain industry-relevant skills that contribute to effective occupational health and safety management and long-term organisational resilience.

Course Features

Duration: 5 days

8 Modules

Online Learning

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FAQs About ProQual Accredited ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems) Lead Auditor

This programme is suitable for:

  • Health and Safety Managers
  • Health and Safety Officers
  • Internal Auditors
  • Compliance Managers
  • Quality Managers
  • HSE Professionals
  • Risk Managers
  • Consultants
  • Operations Managers
  • Supervisors and Team Leaders
  • Anyone responsible for implementing, maintaining, or auditing an Occupational Health and Safety Management System.

No. Previous auditing experience is helpful but not essential. The programme is suitable for both professionals new to management system auditing and experienced practitioners wishing to enhance their auditing knowledge and skills.

Yes. The programme provides a structured introduction to ISO 45001:2018 auditing concepts while also offering practical knowledge valuable to experienced health and safety professionals.

No. This is a high-quality, non-regulated CPD programme designed to support ongoing professional development. It should not be regarded as a regulated qualification.

Yes. The CPD programme is externally accredited by ProQual for quality and consistency and is delivered by an accredited centre under the ProQual CPD framework.

Completing this programme can help you:

  • Strengthen your auditing knowledge
  • Improve your occupational health and safety management skills
  • Support organisational compliance initiatives
  • Develop practical audit planning and reporting abilities
  • Enhance your continuing professional development
  • Increase your confidence when participating in management system audits

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