ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems Internal Auditor Training Course

Prior Knowledge

Before starting this course, learners are expected to have the following prior knowledge:

• Knowledge of the following OHS management principles and concepts:
  • The concept of OHS sustainable development whereby an organisation must ensure that actions of today do not degrade the environment of the future
  • The purpose of an initial review as the basis for establishing an OHS management system where none currently exists
  • Evaluation of activities, products and services to establish the risks and hazards associated with normal operating conditions and abnormal conditions such as start-up and shutdown and emergency situations and accidents
• Considerations of risks and hazards in respect of:
  • Workplace locations
  • Workplace activities
  • Work-related activities carried out away from the normal place of work or base
  • Employees, visitors and other interested parties in areas where the organisation has control and influence over health and safety
  • Vulnerable individuals within the workplace or control of the organisation
• Occupational Health and Safety legislation and how legal compliance forms part of an OH&S management system
• A good appreciation of typical methods for evaluation of risks and hazards and their mitigation and the identification of improvements (e.g., risk assessments and method statements)
• ISO 45001:2018
  • Knowledge of the requirements of ISO 45001:2018, which may be gained by completing an Introduction Training course or equivalent.