ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Course Overview:

The PECB Certified ISO 45001 Lead Auditor training course equips participants with the necessary skills to conduct occupational health and safety management system (OH&S MS) audits using widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and methods. This training reflects the significance of effective audits and enhances participants’ knowledge and capabilities to plan and execute an OH&S MS audit in compliance with ISO 19011 guidelines and ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification process.

The course includes exercises to practice essential aspects of an OH&S MS audit, such as ISO 45001 requirements, auditing principles, evidence collection techniques, leading audit teams, conducting interviews, reviewing documented information, drafting nonconformity reports, and preparing final audit reports.

After successfully completing the training and exam, participants can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 45001 Lead Auditor” credential. This internationally recognized certificate, accredited by IAS, validates their professional capabilities and demonstrates their ability to audit an OH&S MS based on ISO 45001.

Intended Audience:

• Auditors interested in performing and leading OH&S MS certification audits
• Managers or consultants interested in advancing their knowledge of the OH&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&S MS audit
• Expert advisors in occupational health and safety management

Learning Objectives of ISO 45001 Lead Auditor:

By the end of this training course, the participants will be able to:

• Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an occupational health and safety management system (OH&S MS) based on ISO 45001
• Interpret the ISO 45001 requirements for an OH&S MS from the perspective of an auditor
• Evaluate the OH&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 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing
• Manage an ISO 45001 audit program