Auditor / Lead Auditor Training Program on Occupational Health and Safety Management System based on ISO 45001:2018

• Gain essential knowledge and understanding of OH&S ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 19011:2018 audit process
• Assess the OH&S Management System of an organization in accordance with the requirements of the ISO 45001:2018 standard and ensure improved performance of OH&S
• Plan – Conduct and Manage – Complete the OH&S audit in accordance with the audit principles of ISO 19011
• Understand the necessary document requirements of OH&S by referring to the sample documents of an organization

By enrolling in our OHS Lead Auditor course, you're not just investing in education – you're investing in a brighter, safer, and more fulfilling professional future. Here’s the course outline:

1. OH&S Concepts and ISO 45001:2018 Standard

• OH&S concepts and benefits.
• Relationship between PDCA and ISO 45001
• ISO 45001 standard requirements
• OH&S documentation.

2. Auditing Concepts

• Audit objectives and auditing principles
• Types of audits
• Audit methods
• Audit process

3. Roles, Responsibilities, and Competency of Auditors

• Auditor and lead auditor’s responsibilities
• Competency of auditors
• Auditor's qualification and certification
• Auditor evaluation methods

4. Planning an Audit

• Pre-audit planning
• Reviewing documentation
• Developing an audit plan
• Preparing checklists or working documents
• Communication factors

5. Conducting an Audit

• Opening meeting
• Effective interviewing techniques
• Collecting and verifying objective/audit evidence
• Identifying and recording nonconformities
• Closing meeting
• Do’s and Don’ts of auditing

6. Reporting Audit Results

• Preparing the audit report
• Distributing the audit report

7. Follow-up Actions

• Follow-up actions of an audit
• Corrective action of reporting
• Follow-up scheduling
• Monitoring corrective action

8. CQI|IRCA Certification

• Registration process
• Code of conduct

The Occupational Health and Safety Lead Auditor course in India is tailored for professionals aiming to elevate their proficiency in occupational health and safety management systems and auditing methodologies. This course holds value for individuals spanning diverse backgrounds and industries, as the significance of workplace safety and well-being cuts across sectors and is specifically targeted at:

• Top management, Head of Business Units, Functional Head
• Health & Safety Managers and Core Group Members are responsible for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving OH&S Management Systems
• OH&S Management System Consultants
• OH&S Management System Management Representative
• Professionals who have a role to play in the auditing of OH&S Management Systems

Business Benefits

The ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Course offers a range of significant business benefits that can positively impact organisations across various industries. By training professionals to become proficient ISO 45001 lead auditors, companies can expect to:

• Reduce workplace accidents, liability, and improved productivity
• Improve work morale and improved stakeholder confidence
• Follow a systematic approach to enhance occupational health and safety, eliminate hazards, and reduce or control OH&S risks
• Demonstrate successful implementation of OHSMS through PDCA and risk-based approach to enable continual improvement
• Contribute to the success of the organisation by preventing injury and ill-health at the workplace

Prior knowledge about concepts of OH&S management system (ISO 45001:2018) is mandatory.

Please Note: The occupational health and safety training course is not for filling gaps in the knowledge about the standard; but for enhancing the knowledge about the same with regards to conducting relevant audits.

The ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Training course will be conducted by our experienced lead auditors, who have audited numerous organisations. The trainers are qualified and approved by CQI|IRCA with a proven track record of delivering comprehensive and effective training in occupational health and safety management systems.

TÜV SÜD South Asia is an approved training partner of CQI|IRCA and fulfils all compliances of the course PR357: OH&SMS ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor holding training course reference No 2053. Participants who score 70% and above in continuous assessment, plus a minimum of 50% overall and in each section and above in the final written examination, will be issued a CQI|IRCA accredited certificate of successful completion of the course, which is renowned in certification and carries worldwide acceptance. Unsuccessful candidates will be issued a certificate of attendance.

The final examination will be conducted Online by CQI|IRCA. Please find Exam Framework for the ISO 45001:2018 Training Course below:

• Exam duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
• Total number of items/questions: 40
• Total marks available: 80
• Learners must achieve the minimum pass mark for each domain and an overall score of 40 marks (50%)
• Open book exam. Learners will require access to the relevant ISO standards (electronic or paper copy permitted)

1. What is the mode of this ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor course?
The ISO 45001 Lead Auditor course is available in either mode: Face to Face or virtual.

2. Is VILT a live training, or do I get access to watch pre-recorded videos?
The virtual instructor-led training (VILT) is a live training session where you can interact with the trainer. Pre-recorded videos are not available or permitted.

3. Will I get a refund if I cancel my enrolment?
Please check Cancellation and Refund page.

4. Can the dates of the occupational health and safety training be customised?
The occupational health and safety training dates are published in advance, and a half-yearly calendar is announced.
You can let us know your preferred dates for exclusive training by contacting us at (insert link).

5. How does the OH&S Lead Auditor Training help?
The occupational health and safety training adequately equips you with the necessary knowledge and skills in OH&S to conduct effective audits.

6. To whom is this ISO 45001 Lead Auditor training relevant?
The ISO 45001 Lead Auditor training is most relevant for:
Personnel who want to pursue an auditing career in quality management and who are interested in assessing the OH&S of an organisation
Consultants who want to be in an advisory role to an organisation
Top Management, OH&S professionals responsible for delivering consistent products and services to enhance customer satisfaction.

7. Are there any prerequisites to attending the occupational health and safety training?
Prior knowledge of ISO 45001 standards is desirable. This occupational health and safety training course is not for filling gaps in the knowledge about the standard; but for enhancing the knowledge about the same with regards to audit context.

8. What is the format of the examinations?
Examinations are conducted online in an open-book format with remote proctoring. This exam pattern is consistent for both Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) and Face to Face modes of instruction.

9. What is the duration of the ISO 45001 training examination?
The ISO 45001 training exam duration is 1 hour 45 minutes. For any participant having a physical disability that will place the learner at a substantial disadvantage in an online exam situation, CQI|IIRCA permits an additional time of 30 minutes to complete the exam.
The online exam must be completed within 30 days from the last date of the course. (For more details, refer to the CQI|IRCA Examination Learner guide).

10. How are participants assessed during the occupational health and safety training course?
There are two assessment methods.
Continuous assessment: Participants are assessed throughout the training course for punctuality, presentation skills, interactive approach, involvement, role-play, daily tests, etc.
Written exam: Participants must appear for an online examination (open book) at the end of the course, which is remotely proctored.

11. What is the passing criterion for a written examination?
Participants must achieve the minimum pass mark of 50% overall and in each section and an overall score of 40 marks (50%) to pass the exam successfully.

12. Will I be awarded a certificate for attending the ISO 45001 training course?
The certificate of successful completion will be awarded only if:
Participants score 70% and above in the continuous assessment and
Participants achieve the minimum pass mark of 50% overall in each section and an overall score of 40 marks (50%) in the written online exam.
A soft copy of the certificate will be issued.
The Certificate of Attendance: will be awarded only if Participants who have satisfied the attendance requirement and have not been successful in the online final examination or the continuous assessment.

13. Is it possible to retake the online occupational health and safety training final exam? Under what conditions is this possible?
Students who fail the online occupational health and safety training written examination, but pass the continuous assessment, are allowed to retake the CQI / IRCA examination only once within 12 months from the last training date.
However, the students who fail the continuous assessment will not get a chance to retake the final online exam but will have to attend the whole course again.
The online exam must be completed within 30 days from the date of receipt of the exam link. (For more details, refer to the CQI|IRCA Examination Learner guide).

14. Will I be charged for an online occupational health and safety training exam retake?
Yes, additional charges would be applicable to retake the online occupational health and safety training exam, and you will have to contact one of the TÜV SÜD representatives for the fees and exam retake details.

15. What format will the training material be available in?
For Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT), the training material will be provided in a digital format.
For Face-to-Face training, hard copies of the training material will be provided.

16. From where do we procure ISO standards & guidelines?
ISO standards can be downloaded from ISO and BIS website:

• https://standardsbis.bsbedge.com/
• https://www.iso.org/store.html

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