ISO 45001:2018 Internal Auditor

✅ ISO 45001:2018 Internal Auditor Training Course

“Empower Your Workplace. Audit for a Safer Tomorrow.”

Course Overview

This ISO 45001:2018 Internal Auditor Training Course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to perform effective internal audits of an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) based on ISO 45001:2018. It enables auditors to assess compliance, identify areas for improvement, and ensure continual improvement in workplace health and safety performance.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:.
✅Understand the structure, purpose, and key requirements of ISO 45001:2018.
✅Plan, conduct, report, and follow up on internal audits in accordance with ISO 19011 guidelines.
✅Assess compliance with ISO 45001 requirements and evaluate the effectiveness of an OHSMS.
✅Identify risks, nonconformities, and opportunities for improvement.
✅Communicate audit findings effectively to relevant stakeholders.

Who Should Attend

✅ Health and Safety Officers
✅ Quality Managers and Coordinators
✅ Internal Auditors
✅ Compliance Officers
✅ Anyone involved in the implementation or maintenance of an OHSMS

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to ISO 45001:2018

✅ Purpose and benefits of an OHSMS
✅Key terms and definitions
✅Differences between ISO 45001 and OHSAS 18001

Module 2: Understanding ISO 45001 Requirements

Clause-by-clause review of ISO 45001:
✅Clause 4: Context of the Organization
✅Clause 5: Leadership and Worker Participation
✅Clause 6: Planning
✅Clause 7: Support
✅Clause 8: Operation
✅Clause 9: Performance Evaluation
✅Clause 10: Improvement

Module 3:Auditing Principles and Process (ISO 19011)

✅Audit principles: integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, evidence-based approach
✅Types of audits: first, second, and third party
✅Internal audit process flow

Module 4: Audit Planning and Preparation

✅Developing an audit program
✅Preparing checklists and audit plans
✅Risk-based thinking in audit planning
✅Auditor competencies and responsibilities

Module 5: Conducting the Audit

✅Opening meeting
✅Interview techniques and data collection
✅Observations, document review, and sampling
✅Identifying nonconformities and opportunities for improvement

Module 6: Reporting and Follow-up

✅Preparing the internal audit report
✅Classifying audit findings (nonconformity, observation, opportunity for improvement)
✅Closing meetings and presenting findings
✅Corrective action process and follow-up audit activities

Module 7: Practical Exercises and Role-Play

✅Hands-on internal audit simulations
✅Group workshops on checklist development and findings review
✅Mock interviews and document evaluation
✅Case study analysis and auditor feedback

Module 8: Final Examination

✅Written test to assess understanding of ISO 14001:2015 and auditing process
✅Practical audit exercise evaluation (sometimes applicable)

Certification & Duration

Certification

Upon successful completion and passing the exam, participants will receive a Certified ISO 45001:2018 Internal Auditor Certificate by Bluestar Management Systems which is recognized globally and compliant with Exemplar Global standards

Duration

2 Days (classroom or virtual) Self-paced option: approx. 8–10 hours with tutor support

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What is the ISO 45001 Internal Auditor Training Course?

This course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to conduct internal audits of an Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS) based on ISO 14001:2015. It covers both the requirements of the standard and the principles of effective auditing.

Who should attend this training?

✅ Health and Safety Officers

✅ Quality Managers and Coordinators

✅ Internal Auditors

✅ Compliance Officers

✅ Anyone involved in the implementation or maintenance of an OHSMS

Do I need prior ISO 45001 knowledge?

It’s recommended but not mandatory. The course includes a clause-by-clause overview of ISO 45001, making it accessible even to those new to the standard.

Is there an exam or assessment?

Yes, certification programs include:

✅A written or online exam (typically multiple-choice or scenario-based)
✅Practical exercises or audit simulations

✅Successful completion leads to a certificate.

What type of certificate do I receive?

Upon successful completion, you receive an Internal Auditor Certificate for ISO45001:2018. This certifies that you are competent to perform internal audits within an organization.

Will I be qualified to perform external audits after this course?

No. This course qualifies you to perform internal audits within your organization. To become a certified external or third-party auditor, you would need to complete an ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Course.

Can I conduct third-party audits with this certificate?

No. This certification qualifies you to conduct internal audits only. To conduct third-party (external/certification) audits, you need to complete a Lead Auditor Course .

What’s the difference between an internal auditor and a lead auditor?

✅Internal Auditor: Audits within their own organization.
✅Lead Auditor: Qualified to lead audit teams and conduct external audits, often for certification bodies.

Is this certification recognized internationally?

Yes, the course is delivered by a reputable/ accredited provider (Bluestar Management Systems, accredited by Exemplar Global the certificate is widely accepted.

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