You need this course if ... |
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you are a lead auditor wishing to extend your knowledge to
encompass Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) |
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you are playing an increasing role in your organisation’s
management of health and safety |
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you want to satisfy the formal Auditor/Lead Auditor training
requirements for IRCA certification |
You will learn ... |
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the business benefits of implementing an
OH&S management system |
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essential definitions to help you interpret and audit
OHSAS 18001 requirements |
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the purpose, intent and key requirements of
OHSAS 18001 |
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the contribution audits can make to the effectiveness of your
management system |
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the roles and responsibilities of an OH&S auditor and lead auditor |
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how risk assessment is used as a strategic business tool |
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the importance of hazard identification, risk assessment and
risk control |
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how to plan your audits by developing effective checklists |
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how to verify that current practice conforms with defined
requirements and OHSAS 18001 |
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to gather objective evidence through observation, interviewing
and sampling of documentation |
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to report findings accurately against the requirements of
OHSAS 18001 |
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what corrective action is and who is responsible for taking action |
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how to follow up and verify the effectiveness of corrective
action taken |
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the certification requirements to become a registered
auditor/lead auditor with IRCA |
You will need … |
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to have successfully completed an IRCA approved Lead Auditor
course, or accepted equivalent if you wish to register as an EMS
Auditor or Lead Auditor with IRCA. If you do not meet the
above criteria, you need to attend our five day
OH&S Management Systems Auditor/Lead Auditor course |
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extensive experience of auditing management systems |
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ideally to have attended our OHSAS 18001 Appreciation and
Interpretation course or OHSAS 18001 Internal Auditor and
Foundation course |
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a working knowledge of OH&S management systems
and applicable legislation |
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to understand the basics of how organisations work and the role of
top management |
Your future development … |
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Tutored Audits (coached live audit at your company) |
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IOSH and NEBOSH courses |
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Business Improvement courses |
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A copy of the standard os provided with this course |
Course length |
| Three days |
Cost per delegate (exc VAT) |
| £845 |
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