LEAD AUDITOR - ISO 45001

RECIPIENTS

The course is intended for organizations and professionals who want to prepare and conduct 3rd Party Audits on Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems for Certification Bodies. The training specifically analyzes ISO 17021-1 and ISO 19011 in light of ISO 45001:2018.
The course is limited to a maximum of 20 participants.

DURATION

40 hours (5 days)

OBJECTIVES

• Knowledge and understanding of the reference standards ISO 45001:2018; 19011:2012 and ISO/IEC 1702-1
• Thorough knowledge of the ISO 45001:2018 standard
• Knowledge of the Audit methodologies and processes specific to UNI EN ISO 19011:2012
• Management of Audit Stages:
  1. definition of the objectives of the Audit program
  2. definition of the Audit program;
  3. Implementation of the Audit program;
  4. Audit program monitoring;
  5. Review and improvement of the Audit program;
• Auditor skills: communication, organization, coordination, planning and management skills within the audit team

CONTENTS

• ISO 45001:2018
• ISO/IEC 17021-1
• ISO 19011:2012
• Mandatory legislative requirements for worker health and safety
• Legislative Decree 81/08 et seq.
• Analysis of Workers’ Health and Safety Management System documents and DVR
• Identification of health hazards
• Health emergency management and chain of responsibility
• Techniques for conducting an Audit
• The Audit process: from design to follow-up
• Implementation of an Audit Program
• Types of Audits (internal, external, 1st, 2nd and 3rd party)
• Risk Management System
• Specific terminology (Audit, Auditor, Lead Auditor, Audit team, Observer, Technical Expert)
• Opening meeting
• Audit Activities
• Preparation and compilation of checklists
• Sampling techniques and criteria
• Management of observations, recommendations and non-conformities
• Corrective actions
• The final meeting
• The audit report
• Review and improvement of the Audit program
• Auditor competencies and evaluation
• Critical issues in the Audit process
• Role and functions of the Accreditation Body
• Code of Ethics and Personnel Certification Schemes

During the course of the lectures, case histories will be described and audit simulations will be carried out with practical role playing exercises where the trainees will have a chance to actually experience verisimilar situations of an Audit.

TEACHING MATERIALS

• Teaching materials used in electronic format (slides, videos, handouts)
• ISO 45001:2018, ISO 19011:2012 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 standards in view
• Practice modules

PREREQUISITES

• Basic knowledge of ISO 45001:2018 and Worker Health and Safety Management Systems.
• Basic experience in the area of implementing and/or maintaining Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.

FINAL EVALUATION

Individual written test.

CERTIFICATE

Attendance certificate and/or passing exam for Lead Auditor ISO 45001:2018 with recognition by an Accredia-accredited Personnel Certification Body (preparatory to possible certification as Lead Auditor ISO 45001:2018 – personnel certification).

TEACHERS

ASACERT Qualified Lead Auditors.

PLACE AND TIME.

Course can be activated in ON DEMAND mode – deliverable at client company or at ASACERT office.