An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor

08 - 12 Dec 2025

Dubai

| $5950

Introduction

This ISO 45001 Lead Auditor training course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform and lead audits of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) against ISO 45001:2018 standards. The training course provides a comprehensive understanding of auditing principles, techniques, and processes in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 standards.

Occupational health and safety management is a critical component of organizational responsibility. ISO 45001 is the international standard for OHSMS, helping organizations improve employee safety, reduce workplace risks, and create better, safer working conditions. Being able to assess compliance with ISO 45001 through auditing is a valuable capability that ensures continuous improvement and legal compliance.

Throughout this ISO 45001 Lead Auditor training course, participants will gain practical knowledge on audit planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up activities. They will also develop leadership and communication skills necessary for leading an audit team. Emphasis will be placed on both theoretical understanding and hands-on application through role plays, workshops, and real-world scenarios.

This GLOMACS ISO 45001 Lead Auditor training course will highlight:

Detailed understanding of ISO 45001:2018 requirements
Practical audit techniques based on ISO 19011:2018
Risk-based thinking in occupational health and safety audits
Techniques for managing audit programs and audit teams
Real-world audit scenarios, nonconformity identification, and corrective actions
Preparation for third-party certification audits

Key Learning Outcomes

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

Interpret ISO 45001:2018 requirements in the context of an audit
Plan, conduct, report, and follow up on an OHSMS audit
Demonstrate conformity with ISO 19011 auditing guidelines
Identify and evaluate occupational health and safety risks and opportunities
Determine audit findings and report nonconformities effectively
Lead an audit team and manage audit-related communication
Prepare organizations for successful third-party certification audits
Improve OHS performance through effective auditing and corrective actions

Training Methodology

This ISO 45001 Lead Auditor training course will utilize interactive adult learning techniques to ensure full understanding and retention of information. These include group exercises, audit simulations, role-playing, workshops, and case studies. Each module is designed to build participants' auditing competence in a practical, step-by-step manner, ensuring that by the end of the training course, attendees are confident and capable of conducting real audits.

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor

Who Should Attend?

Organizations that invest in this training course can expect the following benefits:

Enhanced internal auditing capabilities for OHSMS
Improved compliance with ISO 45001 and regulatory requirements
Strengthened risk management and hazard identification processes
Reduced incidents and improved safety performance
Readiness for third-party certification audits
Greater employee confidence in workplace health and safety practices

Learning Journey Breakdown

Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
Overview of ISO 45001:2018 structure and key concepts
Understanding Risk-Based Thinking and PDCA in ISO 45001
Auditing principles, types of audits, and auditor responsibilities
Introduction to ISO 19011:2018 Guidelines for Auditing
Auditor Code of Conduct and Ethical Considerations

Establishing the audit program and audit objectives
Developing the audit plan and audit checklist
Understanding audit scope, criteria, and methodology
Performing document and records review (Stage 1 Audit)
Selecting and preparing audit teams
Communication and logistics before the audit

Opening meetings: setting expectations and clarifying scope
Collecting audit evidence through interviews, observations, and sampling
Identifying and recording nonconformities
Techniques for effective questioning and communication
Time management during audits
Adjusting the audit plan in real-time as necessary

Categorizing and grading audit findings
Writing clear and objective nonconformity statements
Conducting effective closing meetings
Preparing the audit report and executive summaries
Communicating audit results to stakeholders
Follow-up audits and corrective action verification

Leading audit teams and managing conflicts
Competence requirements for auditors and lead auditors (ISO/IEC 17021-1)
Evaluating auditor performance and continual improvement
Audit case study and simulation exercise (Full Audit Cycle)
Preparing for certification audits and working with certification bodies
Final assessment and feedback session

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