BTS

OHSAS 18001:2007 Management Systems Auditor/Lead Auditor

The primary objective of this course is to instruct Occupational Health and Safety auditors in the principles and practices specific to auditing for conformance with the national and international accepted norms and regulations relating to Occupational Health and Safety requirements.

The Training Course Will Highlight ?

How will I benefit?

Following the implementation of an OH&S management system, effective auditing of business processes and practices helps to identify areas of conformity as well as areas requiring improvement. Delegates will develop effective auditing skills and knowledge of current best practice to aid continual improvement through focussed OH&S audits.

Training Objective

By the end of this course delegates will be able to:

The purpose and scope of an OH&S management system
Introduction to risk management principles and processes
Audit requirements of BS OHSAS 18001
Development of audit strategies
Planning and conducting an audit in line with:
Relevant OH&S audit criteria
ISO 19011
Nonconformity and audit reports
Follow up audit activities

Prerequisites

Participants must have a prior understanding of OHSAS management systems and/or auditing principles around another management system standard before attending this course

Target Audience

Health & safety managers
Those responsible for auditing BS OHSAS 18001
Health & safety consultants
It is recommended that attendees have a working knowledge of health and safety and of OHSAS 18001

Training Methods