ISO 45001:2018 OH&S Management System – Internal Auditor
Plan and perform internal audits of an ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management system. No prior audit experience is required; participants learn the standard, audit principles from ISO 19011, evidence collection, findings and follow-up.
At a glance
- 2 days
Who it's for
- Staff who will perform internal OH&S audits or manage an internal audit programme (no prior audit experience required)
Learning objectives
- Identify OH&S management standards and terminology
- Apply standards, legal and other requirements in auditing
- Plan, prepare, communicate and schedule an internal audit
- Collect, verify and evaluate audit evidence
- Write findings, hold feedback meetings, report and follow up
Detailed content
- PDCA and the Harmonized Structure
- Context, worker participation and leadership
- Hazard identification and risk assessment
- Legal requirements and operational control
- 2024 climate-change amendment
- ISO 19011 principles and terminology
- Types of audits and the audit programme
- Auditor competence and behaviour
- Audit scope, criteria and plan
- Process-based audit checklists
- Reviewing documents and records before the audit
- Opening meeting
- Collecting evidence: interview, observation, sampling records
- Site walk-through for OH&S risks
- Classifying findings
- Writing clear nonconformities
- Closing meeting and audit report
- Corrective-action review and verification
- Audit role play
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- ISO 45001 overview
- Audit principles
- Planning and preparing the audit
- Conducting the audit
- Reporting and follow-up
- Mock exam, review of weak areas and exam strategy
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Audit simulation: plan, interview, sample evidence and write findings
- Gap analysis of your own documents against the clauses
- Write nonconformity statements and review corrective actions
- Site inspection and hazard spotting with photos
Tools and templates you keep
- Clause-by-clause gap-analysis checklist
- Audit plan, checklist and report templates
- Nonconformity and CAPA log
- Risk-assessment (HIRA) form
How learning is assessed
- Continuous assessment during audit role plays
- Written examination on the standard and audit practice
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- ISO 9001:2015 + Amd 1:2024
- ISO 19011:2018 (auditing management systems)
- ISO/IEC 17021-1 (certification bodies)
Certificate
Excellence Center Auditor Training Certificate
Prerequisites: Knowledge of OH&S MS elements and PDCA; Awareness of ISO 45001 terms and requirements; Basic awareness of local OH&S legislation
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Part of these career paths
- Health, Safety & Environment · Practitioner
Frequently asked questions
How long is ISO 45001:2018 OH&S Management System – Internal Auditor?
The program runs 2 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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