Course Outline

Course Title: Internal Auditor – OHSMS ISO 45001:2018
Duration: 2 Days (16 Hours)
Delivery Mode: Classroom / Live Virtual / Self-paced
Assessment: MCQ Test + Practical Audit Exercises
Certification: Internal Auditor Certificate issued by Cosmos International Training Institute (CITI)

 

Course Objectives

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

• Understand the structure, purpose, and benefits of ISO 45001:2018

• Interpret ISO 45001 requirements in the context of internal auditing

• Plan and perform internal audits in accordance with ISO 19011:2018

• Identify and report non-conformities and support continual improvement

 

Course Modules

Day 1: Understanding ISO 45001:2018 and Audit Fundamentals

Module 1: Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety Management

• What is OHSMS?

• Importance of workplace safety and legal compliance

• Evolution from OHSAS 18001 to ISO 45001

• Benefits of implementing ISO 45001

Module 2: Structure and Clauses of ISO 45001

• High-Level Structure (Annex SL overview)

• Key definitions and terms

• Risk-based thinking in occupational health & safety

Module 3: Clause-by-Clause Interpretation

• Clause 4: Context of the organization

• Clause 5: Leadership & worker participation

• Clause 6: Planning (hazard identification, risk assessment)

• Clause 7: Support

• Clause 8: Operation (control of risks, emergency preparedness)

• Clause 9: Performance evaluation

• Clause 10: Improvement (nonconformity, incident investigation)

Module 4: Fundamentals of Internal Auditing

• Types of audits (first, second, third-party)

• Principles of auditing – ISO 19011:2018

• Role of internal auditors in OHS performance improvement

Day 2: Practical Internal Auditing Skills

Module 5: Planning and Preparing for an Audit

• Defining audit scope and objectives

• Preparing audit plans and checklists

• Understanding legal and other requirements

Module 6: Performing the Audit

• Conducting the opening meeting

• Collecting audit evidence through interviews and observations

• Identifying non-conformities and hazards

• Communicating effectively during audits

Module 7: Reporting and Follow-Up

• Preparing audit findings and reports

• Conducting closing meetings

• Follow-up and corrective action process

• Continual improvement in OHSMS

Module 8: Audit Exercises and Case Studies

• Practical role-play activities

• Simulated audit planning and execution

• Audit report writing practice

• Peer and trainer feedback

 

Assessment & Certification

• Written MCQ test

• Evaluation of simulated audit performance

• Internal Auditor Certificate issued by Cosmos International Training Institute (CITI)

 

Target Audience

• Safety officers and OH&S professionals

• Internal audit team members

• HSE managers and supervisors

• Individuals involved in implementing or maintaining OHSMS