Interpret ISO 45001
Understand the structure, intent and practical application of ISO 45001:2018 requirements.
TQual AB UK Ltd • ISO Lead Auditor Development
ISO 45001:2018 OHSMS Lead Auditor Course
Develop professional competence to plan, conduct, lead and report Occupational Health & Safety Management System audits using ISO 45001 requirements and recognised management-system auditing principles.
OHSMS Auditing ISO 19011 Principles Risk & Compliance Evidence-Based Auditing Lead Auditor Development
PESS Approved Training Centre • ATC7099 • Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan
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Explore the ISO 45001:2018 OHSMS Lead Auditor Programme
Select a section to explore the course purpose, professional benefits, ISO 45001 requirements, detailed modules, audit methodology, assessment, participant profile, career relevance and registration process.
01 • Course Information
ISO 45001:2018
Professional OHSMS Auditor Development
The ISO 45001:2018 OHSMS Lead Auditor Course develops professional knowledge and practical auditing capability for evaluating Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems.
The programme connects ISO 45001 requirements with real management-system auditing activities including audit preparation, interviewing, workplace observation, sampling, objective evidence, findings, nonconformity reporting, audit conclusions and corrective-action follow-up.
Participants examine organisational context, leadership, consultation and participation of workers, hazards, OH&S risks and opportunities, compliance obligations, operational controls, emergency preparedness, performance evaluation and continual improvement.
Standard ISO 45001:2018
Course OHSMS Lead Auditor
Duration 5 Days
Audit Guidance ISO 19011
Awarding Body TQual AB UK Ltd
Training Centre PESS ATC7099
Programme focus: this course develops professional management-system auditing knowledge. Specific employment, auditor registration or certification-body requirements may include additional experience, qualifications or competency criteria.
02 • Professional Capability
Practical Development
Course Benefits & Learning Outcomes
The programme is designed to move beyond simple awareness of ISO 45001. Learners develop the ability to interpret OHSMS requirements, evaluate evidence and communicate professional audit conclusions.
02
Evaluate Hazards & Risks
Review hazard identification, OH&S risks, opportunities and risk-control arrangements.
03
Review Compliance
Evaluate how relevant legal and other requirements are identified and maintained.
04
Evaluate Controls
Examine operational controls, management of change, procurement and emergencies.
05
Plan OHSMS Audits
Establish audit objectives, scope, criteria, resources, schedules and responsibilities.
06
Evaluate Evidence
Use documents, records, interviews and observations to evaluate objective evidence.
07
Report Findings
Develop clear and evidence-based findings, nonconformities and audit conclusions.
08
Lead Audit Activities
Coordinate audit teams, communicate professionally and manage audit meetings.
09
Strengthen HSE Capability
Connect OHSMS knowledge with professional HSE, QHSE and compliance responsibilities.
03 • Detailed Curriculum
16 Modules
ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Course Modules
Open each module to review the main learning areas. The curriculum combines ISO 45001 requirements with practical management-system audit methodology.
01 OHSMS Fundamentals Management-system foundations View
Understand the purpose and structure of an Occupational Health & Safety Management System and its role in systematic workplace risk management.
- OHSMS purpose and principles
- Management-system approach
- OH&S performance
- Continual improvement
02 Understanding ISO 45001:2018 Structure, terminology & requirements View
Develop a structured understanding of ISO 45001 terminology, requirements and the relationship between management-system clauses.
- ISO 45001 structure
- Core terminology
- Requirement interpretation
- Auditable evidence
03 Context & Interested Parties Organisation, scope & expectations View
Examine how organisational context, interested parties and OHSMS scope influence the management system.
- Internal and external issues
- Interested parties
- Worker needs
- OHSMS scope
04 Leadership & Worker Participation Commitment, policy & consultation View
Review leadership commitment, OH&S policy, roles, consultation and participation of workers.
- Leadership commitment
- OH&S policy
- Roles and responsibilities
- Consultation and participation
05 Hazard Identification Sources of workplace harm View
Evaluate how organisations identify hazards associated with activities, people, workplaces, changes and abnormal situations.
- Routine activities
- Non-routine activities
- Human factors
- Workplace conditions
06 OH&S Risks & Opportunities Risk-based planning View
Examine risk assessment, opportunities and the actions required to achieve intended OHSMS outcomes.
- Risk assessment
- OH&S opportunities
- Planning actions
- Effectiveness review
07 Legal & Other Requirements Compliance obligations View
Evaluate the organisation's process for identifying, maintaining and considering legal and other requirements.
- Requirement identification
- Access and updates
- Compliance evaluation
- Audit evidence
08 Objectives & Support Resources, competence & communication View
Review OH&S objectives, resources, competence, awareness, communication and documented information.
- OH&S objectives
- Competence and awareness
- Communication
- Documented information
09 Operational Planning & Control Controls, change & procurement View
Evaluate operational controls, hierarchy of controls, management of change, contractors, procurement and outsourced functions.
- Hierarchy of controls
- Management of change
- Contractors
- Procurement
10 Emergency Preparedness Planning, response & testing View
Examine emergency scenarios, response arrangements, preparedness activities, testing and review.
- Emergency scenarios
- Response planning
- Testing and drills
- Post-event review
11 Performance Evaluation Monitoring, audit & management review View
Review monitoring, measurement, analysis, compliance evaluation, internal audits and management review.
- Monitoring and measurement
- Compliance evaluation
- Internal audit
- Management review
12 ISO 19011 Auditing Principles Professional management-system auditing View
Develop understanding of recognised management-system auditing principles and professional auditor behaviour.
- Audit principles
- Auditor conduct
- Evidence-based approach
- Audit programme concepts
13 Audit Programme & Planning Scope, criteria, resources & sampling View
Prepare structured OHSMS audits by defining objectives, scope, criteria, plans, resources, sampling and responsibilities.
- Audit objectives
- Scope and criteria
- Audit plan
- Sampling
14 Conducting OHSMS Audits Interviews, observations & evidence View
Apply professional audit techniques to collect reliable and relevant objective evidence.
- Opening meetings
- Interviews
- Workplace observation
- Evidence trails
15 Findings & Audit Reporting NCRs, conclusions & closing meetings View
Analyse evidence against audit criteria and communicate clear, factual and professional findings.
- Audit findings
- Nonconformities
- Audit conclusions
- Closing meetings
16 Corrective Action & Lead Auditor Leadership Follow-up, coordination & professional judgement View
Develop leadership capability for coordinating audit teams and evaluating corrective-action follow-up.
- Corrective-action review
- Effectiveness verification
- Audit-team leadership
- Professional judgement
ISO 45001 Clause Map — the course connects the audit methodology directly with the core management-system requirements in Clauses 4–10.
4 Context
5 Leadership & Worker Participation
6 Planning
7 Support
8 Operation
9 Performance Evaluation
10 Improvement
04 • Professional Audit Lifecycle
ISO 19011 Approach
From Audit Preparation to Follow-Up
Learn a structured management-system audit process covering preparation, on-site or remote audit activities, evidence evaluation, reporting and corrective-action follow-up.
1
Prepare
Define objectives, scope, criteria, documentation and audit plan.
2
Conduct
Interview personnel, observe activities and collect evidence.
3
Evaluate & Report
Compare evidence with criteria and develop conclusions.
4
Follow Up
Review corrective actions and verify effectiveness.
Practical Lead Auditor Skills — professional auditing requires more than knowing the clauses. The course develops evidence-gathering, communication and reporting capability.
Audit Planning
Document Review
Audit Interviews
Workplace Observation
Sampling
Evidence Evaluation
Nonconformity Writing
Audit Reporting
First-Party Internal Audits
Second-Party Supplier / Contractor Audits
Professional Knowledge Third-Party Audit Environments
05 • Assessment & Evaluation
Knowledge + Application
Demonstrate OHSMS Audit Competence
Course Assessment
Learners complete applicable assessment activities designed to evaluate understanding of ISO 45001 requirements and professional management-system auditing concepts.
ISO 45001 requirement interpretation
Hazard and OH&S risk case analysis
Audit planning activities
Objective evidence evaluation
Audit finding development
Nonconformity-writing exercises
Audit reporting activities
Applicable course knowledge assessment
Assessment note: the page intentionally does not state an unverified pass mark, examination length or assessment format beyond the applicable course assessment activities. Confirm the current assessment requirements for the scheduled intake.
06 • Participant Profile
HSE • QHSE • Audit
Who Should Attend?
Suitable for professionals involved in occupational health and safety, compliance, auditing, ISO implementation and management-system improvement.
HSE Professionals
HSE officers, engineers, supervisors and managers.
Internal Auditors
Professionals conducting internal management-system audits and reviews.
QHSE / IMS Professionals
Professionals supporting integrated ISO management systems.
ISO Consultants
Consultants supporting implementation, audit and improvement programmes.
Compliance Personnel
Professionals responsible for regulatory and internal compliance activities.
Department Managers
Managers responsible for occupational safety and operational performance.
OHSMS Implementers
Professionals developing or maintaining ISO 45001 systems.
Aspiring Auditors
Professionals seeking structured Lead Auditor development.
Industry Application — OHSMS audit competence is applicable across organisations where workplace health and safety risks must be managed.
Oil & Gas
Construction
Manufacturing
Power & Energy
Engineering
Logistics
Chemical Industry
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Food Industry
Textile
Service Organisations
07 • Professional Application
Professional Development
Career Relevance & Course Delivery
OHSMS Audit Capability
Apply structured management-system auditing methods in workplace and organisational settings.
HSE Management
Strengthen professional capability for HSE and QHSE management responsibilities.
Compliance Evaluation
Improve understanding of evidence-based compliance and system evaluation.
Management-System Support
Support implementation, internal audits and continual improvement activities.
OHSMS Lead Auditor
Internal OHSMS Auditor
HSE Manager
HSE Engineer
QHSE Professional
Compliance Professional
ISO Consultant
Management-System Professional
Occupational Safety Professional
Career note: course completion can strengthen professional development, but a specific job title, external auditor registration or certification role may require additional qualifications, relevant experience and employer-specific competency requirements.
Course Delivery — the programme is structured as a 5-day professional Lead Auditor course.
Duration
5 Days. Confirm the exact daily timetable for the selected batch.
Classroom
Instructor-led physical training may be scheduled through PESS.
Live Online
Instructor-led online delivery may be available for selected intakes.
Corporate Delivery
Dedicated organisational training can be discussed with PESS.
Training Approach
Structured learning with audit examples, exercises and practical activities.
Location
PESS Hyderabad, Sindh, with online options subject to intake availability.
08 • PESS Learner Journey
ATC7099
Study ISO 45001 Lead Auditor with PESS
Professional Lead Auditor programme pathway delivered through PESS.
Course learning connects ISO requirements with professional audit activities.
Dedicated occupational health and safety management-system content.
Online and classroom arrangements subject to current intake.
Learning connects with professional HSE, audit and compliance responsibilities.
Registration and course guidance available through the PESS team.
1
Enquire
Confirm batch, timetable and delivery mode.
2
Register
Complete the PESS registration process.
3
Learn & Practise
Attend structured training and audit activities.
4
Assessment
Complete applicable course assessment requirements.
What is the ISO 45001:2018 OHSMS Lead Auditor Course?
It is a professional training programme focused on ISO 45001:2018 requirements and the knowledge and skills required to plan, conduct, report and lead Occupational Health & Safety Management System audits.
What does the course cover?
The programme covers ISO 45001 requirements, organisational context, leadership, worker participation, hazard identification, OH&S risks and opportunities, compliance obligations, operational controls, emergency preparedness, performance evaluation, ISO 19011 auditing, audit planning, evidence, findings, reporting and follow-up.
How long is the programme?
The programme is structured as a 5-day professional Lead Auditor course.
Is the course available online?
Online and classroom delivery options may be available depending on the selected PESS intake.
Does the course include ISO 19011 auditing principles?
Yes. The course includes recognised management-system auditing principles covering audit preparation, conduct, evidence evaluation, findings, reporting, follow-up and audit-team management.
Which ISO 45001 clauses are covered?
The course addresses the core OHSMS requirements in Clauses 4 through 10: Context, Leadership and Worker Participation, Planning, Support, Operation, Performance Evaluation and Improvement.
Who should attend?
The programme is relevant to HSE officers, HSE engineers, HSE managers, QHSE professionals, internal auditors, compliance personnel, ISO consultants, OHSMS implementers and managers responsible for workplace health and safety.
What professional roles can this training support?
It can support professional development related to OHSMS auditing, internal auditing, HSE management, QHSE, compliance, ISO consultancy and management systems. Specific job and auditor requirements vary by employer and jurisdiction.
Who is the awarding body?
The programme is presented with TQual AB UK Ltd as the awarding body, with PESS identified as Approved Training Centre ATC7099.
How can I register?
Complete the PESS online registration form or contact the PESS team through WhatsApp for intake and registration guidance.
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