OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System (Lead Auditor)
This course is designed to teach the principles and practices of effective occupational health and safety (OH&S) management systems and process audits in accordance with the OHSAS 18001 Series of Standards. Experienced instructors guide students through the entire audit process, from managing an audit program to reporting on audit results. Students gain necessary auditing skills through a balance of formal classroom tutorials, practical role-playing, group workgroups and open forum discussions.
Duration
5 Days
Venue
On-site
Program Details and Objectives
The program consists of a five-day course. Course methodology includes lectures, workshops, case study and student presentations. Successful completion is obtained by passing the continual evaluation (presentation skills, attendance, and participation), as well as a written final examination.
Following the completion of this course; students should be able to:
- Understand health and safety management definitions, concepts and guidelines.
- Understand the requirements of the OHSAS 18001 Standard.
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of the auditor.
- Understand the purpose of the OHSAS 18000 Series.
- Recognize the principles, practices and types of audits.
- Manage an Audit Program.
- Initiate the Audit and Conduct Opening Meetings.
- Collect Audit Information.
- Communicate Effectively During the Audit.
- Generate & Prepare Audit Findings and Conclusions.
- Conduct Closing Meetings.
- Prepare and Present Final Audit Reports.
- Understand the Registration Process.
Who Should Attend?
- Quality, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety Professionals and Senior Management wishing to introduce the OHSAS 18001 Standard, audit program and environmental system program within their organization.
- Environmental and Safety Auditors.
- Management and staff wishing to understand the implementation of the OHSAS 18001 Standard within the organization.
- Internal Auditors
- Project Managers
- Regulatory Affairs Managers
