ISO 18001 Lead Auditor - United Kingdom

ISO 18001 Lead Auditor Course Outline

This ISO 18001 Lead Auditor training consists of 3 modules, which cover the following content:

Module 1: Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

• What is ISO?
• About Safety Management Systems
• Benefits of ISO 18001
• Importance of ISO 18001
• Models and Principles
• Core Fundamental Concepts
• Key Terms and Definitions
• Purpose, Features, History, and Goals of ISO 18001
• Introduction to Risk Management
• Phases of ISO 18001
• Preparing for Emergency and Response
• OHSAS Clauses

Module 2: Why Have an ISO 18001 System?

• Introduction
• OH&S Policies
• Risk Assessment Principles
• Associated Risks
• Scope of ISO 18001 in an Organisation
• Targets and Objectives
• Improving Continuously by Analysing the Present State
• Different Components
• Reviewing Performance and Implementing Controls

Module 3: Plan, Do, Check, Act Model

• PDCA Methodology
• Structure and Elements of Successful ISO 18001 Implementation
• Requirements of an Organisation
• Process and Approach
• Emergency Plans
• Handling Emergency Situations
• Prevent Health Hazard
• Management Review
• Performance, Measurement, and Monitoring
• Preventive and Corrective Action
• Training and Awareness Program

Module 4: Role and Responsibilities of an Internal Auditor

• Audit Tools and Techniques
• About Internal and External Auditing
• Plan and Prepare Health and Safety Audits Reports
• Using Checklist
• Interview
• Evaluation
• Sampling
• Conducting, Writing, and Reporting Audits
• Improvements by Reviewing Reports
• Corrective and Preventive Actions
• Conduct Meetings

Module 5: Scope of OHSMS in an Organisation

• Identification and Control of Hazards
• Methods and Techniques for Controlling Hazards
• Risk Assessment and Management
• Implementing the Best Suitable Frameworks
• Make a Project Plan

Module 6: Role and Responsibilities of a Lead Implementer

• Implementation Techniques
• Training and Awareness Programs for Other Members of the Organisation
• Enhancing Communication with Other Auditor
• Emergency Preparation and Response to Conflicting Situations
• Implement Security Measures
• Understanding Security Models
• Prevent Health Hazards

Module 7: Monitoring and Continuous Review

• Performance Indicators
• Decision Making in Compliance with the OHSMS
• Proper Documentation and Test Plans
• Conduct Meetings with Other Members and Auditors
• Manage Incidents and Reduce Safety Risks
• Implement Controls in Respective Required Areas
• Methods for Monitoring and Measuring Performance
• Approaches for Continuous Improvement
• Training and Awareness Program for Employees

Module 8: Role and Responsibilities of a Lead Auditor

• Role and Responsibilities of a Lead Auditor
• Feedback and Exercises

Module 9: Resolving Health and Safety Issues

• Health Surveillance
• Frameworks
• Legal
• Normative
• Regulatory
• Approaches to Evidence and Reports
• Enhancing Communication
• Audit Procedures
• Review Reports and Documents
• Verify Reports
• Quality Review
• Documentation
• Implementing Correct Action Plans
• Audit Management System
• ISO 18001 Certification Process