ISO 45001 2018 Lead Auditor

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ISO 45001 2018 Lead Auditor
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A1634

London (UK)

18 May 2026 -22 May 2026

5550

Overview

Introduction:

This program is designed to prepare participants for the certification exam only.

The ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor certification is a globally recognized qualification that affirms the ability to evaluate Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) against international standards. It defines the competencies required to assess system compliance, audit procedures, and documentation within institutional and regulatory contexts. This training provides structured models and standardized content that provides participants with audit methodologies, system conformity, and audit team coordination. 

Program Objectives:

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

  • Identify the structural requirements and terminology of ISO 45001:2018 within the context of OHSMS.

  • Distinguish the roles and phases associated with internal and external audit processes based on ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1.

  • Define criteria for audit team leadership, audit planning, and objective assessment reporting.

  • Analyze risk related documentation and audit relevant health and safety considerations.

  • Prepare for the ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor certification.

Target Audience:

  • Professionals seeking ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor certification.

  • Internal audit officers and quality assurance personnel.

  • Consultants and compliance advisors in occupational health and safety.

  • Senior staff managing institutional health and safety systems.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Introduction to ISO 45001:2018 and OHSMS:

  • Definitions and elements of ISO 45001:2018 in health and safety management.

  • Structural principles supporting Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.

  • Key differences between ISO 45001 and previous standards, including OHSAS 18001.

  • Interpretation of process based auditing and risk-centered frameworks.

  • Institutional alignment with legal and regulatory models.

Unit 2:

Auditing Principles and Preparation:

  • Core definitions and scope of audit procedures.

  • Classifications of audits based on institutional relationships.

  • Governance roles of audit participants and lead auditors.

  • Parameters for developing audit documentation and criteria.

  • Structured planning procedures using audit specific tools and formats.

Unit 3:

Conducting the Audit:

  • Sequence and structure of formal audit sessions and engagements.

  • Mechanisms for data gathering, documentation review, and system verification.

  • Rules for registering audit findings based on standard classifications.

  • Structured communication protocols during audit interactions.

  • Team management responsibilities and procedural adherence.

Unit 4:

Reporting and Follow Up:

  • Criteria for generating audit outcome reports.

  • Categories of findings and interpretation of non-conformity significance.

  • Summary protocols for closing sessions and structured feedback delivery.

  • Mechanisms for tracking institutional responses and follow up governance.

  • Integration process of corrective action structures into post audit documentation.

Unit 5:

Certification Exam Preparation:

  • Overview of the ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor certification process.

  • Exam structure and types of questions.

  • Review of key topics and concepts.

  • Resources for further study.

Note: This program is designed to prepare participants for the certification exam only.