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.

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

• 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

Delegates will be assessed in two different ways, a written examination and a continuous assessment of the attitude and performance of the delegate.

BTS attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 75% of the total course duration.