ISO Management Systems & Auditing
ISO 45001:2018 OH&S Management System – Lead Auditor
An intensive lead auditor course for ISO 45001. Participants learn OH&S management principles and requirements, audit every clause, lead an audit team through planning, execution and reporting, and sit a closed-book examination.
At a glance
Catalog codeC05
Duration
- 5 days · Includes exam
LevelAdvanced
Program typeAuditor Course
LanguageEnglish / Arabic
DeliveryIn-house · Public · Online
Who it's for
- Health & safety professionals developing audit skills
- Those who audit suppliers or third parties
- Those who design, implement and manage an OH&S MS
Learning objectives
- Understand OH&S management principles and ISO 45001 requirements
- Plan, execute and report OH&S MS audits
- Lead an audit team
- Pass the closed-book examination (70% pass mark)
Detailed content
- Purpose and benefits of an OH&S management system
- Key terms: hazard, risk, incident, worker
- Legal framework and ILO principles
- Clauses 4–10 in depth with audit evidence
- Worker consultation and participation
- Hazard identification, risk and opportunity assessment
- Operational control, contractors and emergency response
- 2024 climate-change amendment
- Audit principles and audit programme management
- Third-party audit process and ISO/IEC 17021-1
- Auditor and lead-auditor competence
- Stage 1 and stage 2 audits
- Audit plan, team roles and sampling
- Checklists and document review
- Opening meeting and site audit
- Interviewing workers and managers
- Evaluating evidence and grading nonconformities
- Leading the audit team and daily briefings
- Writing the audit report and recommendation
- Corrective-action follow-up and surveillance
- Audit case study and role play
- Revision and written examination
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- OH&S management fundamentals
- ISO 45001 requirements
- Auditing principles and ISO 19011
- Audit planning and preparation
- Performing the audit
- Reporting, follow-up and examination
- 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)
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 · Expert
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long is ISO 45001:2018 OH&S Management System – Lead Auditor?
The program runs 5 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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