Course Overview

Course Overview

The ISO 45001 Internal Auditing Training Course equips participants with the practical knowledge and auditing skills required to plan, conduct, report, and follow up on internal audits of an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS), in accordance with ISO 45001:2018 and the international auditing guidelines of ISO 19011.

The course blends theoretical learning with practical application, preparing participants to assess compliance, identify risks and non-conformities, and support continuous improvement in workplace health and safety management systems.

Duration: 3 Days

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the purpose and structure of ISO 45001 and internal audits.
• Apply the principles and practices of auditing in line with ISO 19011.
• Plan and prepare for ISO 45001 internal audits, including scope and checklist development.
• Conduct audits professionally and gather objective evidence.
• Identify non-conformities and opportunities for improvement.
• Report audit findings clearly and constructively.
• Follow up on corrective actions and support the continual improvement process.
• Contribute to maintaining ISO 45001 certification through effective audit programs.

Course Content

Day 1: Understanding ISO 45001 and the Audit Process

• Module 1: Introduction to ISO 45001:2018
  • Overview of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
  • Key Clauses and Requirements of the Standard
  • The Process Approach and Risk-Based Thinking
• Module 2: The Role and Value of Internal Audits
  • Internal vs External Audits
  • Auditing for Compliance, Risk Control, and Improvement
  • Overview of ISO 19011: Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems
• Module 3: Audit Planning and Preparation
  • Establishing Audit Objectives, Scope, and Criteria
  • Developing the Audit Plan and Schedule
  • Preparing Checklists Based on ISO 45001 Clauses

Day 2: Conducting the Internal Audit

• Module 4: Performing the Audit
  • Opening Meetings and Setting Expectations
  • Interviewing Techniques and Document Review
  • Conducting Site Walkthroughs and Observations
  • Collecting and Verifying Objective Evidence
• Module 5: Recording and Classifying Findings
  • Identifying Non-Conformities (Major, Minor, Observations)
  • Writing Clear, Clause-Linked Findings
  • Maintaining Auditor Objectivity and Professionalism
• Module 6: Communicating Audit Results
  • Preparing for the Closing Meeting
  • Presenting Findings Clearly and Constructively
  • Addressing Resistance and Managing Difficult Conversations

Day 3: Reporting, Follow-Up, and Practical Audit Simulation

• Module 7: Audit Reporting and Documentation
  • Writing the Audit Report
  • Summary of Findings, Evidence, and Recommendations
  • Documenting Conformity and Improvement Areas
• Module 8: Corrective Actions and Continual Improvement
  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for Non-Conformities
  • Tracking Corrective Actions and Closing the Loop
  • Using Audit Results for System Improvement
• Practical Exercise:
  • Mock Audit Simulation (Role-Play Scenario)
  • Audit Checklist Completion and Evidence Review
  • Audit Report Writing and Group Feedback
• Course Wrap-Up and Certification Briefing

Course Difficulty: Intermediate