This comprehensive program equips participants with advanced knowledge and applied competencies in occupational health, safety, and environmental (HSE) auditing. It emphasizes practical methods for conducting audits, inspections, and risk assessments that ensure full alignment with international standards and regulatory frameworks. Participants will learn to design and evaluate HSE management systems, develop inspection and audit plans, and implement corrective actions that strengthen safety culture and operational reliability. The course empowers professionals to lead HSE compliance initiatives that prevent incidents and enhance organizational resilience.
Explain the ABCD approach to auditing and its relevance to HSE systems.
Describe the structure and elements of an HSE Management System (HSE MS).
Conduct risk assessments and apply risk-management methodologies.
Develop and implement vertical and horizontal audit plans.
Apply international standards including HS(G) 65, OHSAS 18000, ISO 14000, and ISO 45001.
Perform effective site inspections covering behavioral and physical conditions.
Measure safety-culture improvements and prepare detailed audit reports.
Evaluate the role of HSE reviews throughout project lifecycles.
Targeted Audience:
Experienced and new HSE auditors.
Health, Safety & Environment officers and specialists.
Managers and supervisors responsible for HSE functions.
Engineers and project coordinators oversee contractors.
Professionals involved in compliance and quality assurance systems.
The strategic need for inspections and audits to prevent industrial incidents.
Principles of risk assessment and risk management.
Managing interface risks when working with contractors.
Permit-to-work systems and their auditing requirements.
Scope and coverage of the HSE Management System.
Overview of international HSE standards and regulatory frameworks.
Core components and hierarchical design of HSE MS.
Developing and implementing an effective HSE policy.
Types of audit systems – self-audit, internal, external.
Proactive versus reactive monitoring and performance evaluation.
Use of digital and proprietary HSE audit software.
Quantitative and qualitative measurement in audit systems.
Audit planning – objectives, scope, and resource allocation.
Developing audit checklists and data-collection instruments.
Interview and evidence-gathering techniques.
Scoring, sampling, and prioritization of findings.
Preparing audit schedules and communication protocols.
Linking motivation, attitude, and performance to safety outcomes.
Building and sustaining a positive safety culture.
Measurement tools for assessing behavioral safety.
Engaging employees in proactive safety participation.
Selecting and using leading and lagging indicators.
Engineering integrity and maintenance verification.
Field inspection and observation methodologies.
Applying the Safety-Case concept and PTW audits.
Preparing audit reports and actionable recommendations.
Specialized audits: fire protection, confined space, and site activities.
Elements of a comprehensive emergency plan.
Conducting audits of emergency preparedness systems.
Developing corrective and preventive action plans.
Evaluating contractor participation in emergency readiness.
Documentation and communication during emergency exercises.
Mapping legal and statutory HSE requirements.
Compliance auditing processes and reporting mechanisms.
Coordination with local and international regulatory bodies.
Institutional accountability and documentation management.
Integration of compliance monitoring into corporate governance.
Hazard identification and job-safety analysis (JSA).
Qualitative and quantitative risk-assessment models.
Hierarchy of controls and application in inspection findings.
Linking risk management outcomes with audit recommendations.
Continuous review and update of risk registers.
Developing HSE performance indicators and scorecards.
Techniques for measuring behavioral and cultural improvements.
Analyzing audit results to track progress and compliance levels.
Communicating outcomes and lessons learned to stakeholders.
Institutional mechanisms for sustaining cultural transformation.
Establishing continuous-improvement cycles in HSE management.
Integrating audit outcomes into strategic decision-making.
Benchmarking and best-practice sharing across departments.
Leadership commitment and resource allocation for safety excellence.
Digital transformation and future trends in HSE auditing.
