ISO 45001 – Occupational Health and Safety courses

ISO 19011:2026 provides the current guidelines for auditing management systems and serves as the foundation for conducting professional internal and supplier audits (1st- and 2nd-party audits).In this three-day auditor training course, you will gain the practical knowledge and competencies required to systematically plan, conduct, and follow up on audits. You will learn how to use audits effectively as a tool to evaluate the effectiveness of management systems, identify opportunities for improvement, and support the continuous development of your organization.A strong emphasis is placed on practical application. Through hands-on exercises, case studies, and audit simulations, you will build confidence in handling real-world audit situations—from preparation and execution to the evaluation and follow-up of audit results.The course content is designed to be applicable across management system standards and can be transferred to all management systems based on the High Level Structure (HLS), including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.

This course is certified by the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) and International Register of Certificated Auditors (IRCA). CQI and IRCA Course Certification Number 2608 – PR 356.The aim of this course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to perform first, second and third-party audits of Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (OH&S) against ISO 45001:2018, in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO 17021-1, as appropriate.Course certificationOn completion of this course:Learners who pass both the examination and continuous assessment will be issued with a “Certificate of Achievement” that satisfies the formal training for an individual seeking certification as a CQI and IRCA Auditor. The “Certificate of Achievement” is valid for a period of five years from the date of the last day of the examination for certifying as an Auditor/Lead Auditor with the CQI and IRCA.Learners who do not pass the continuous assessment and have been in attendance for the full duration of the course will be issued with a “Certificate of Attendance”.Learners who fail the written examination and pass the continuous assessment will receive a “Certificate of Attendance” and will be allowed to re-sit the examination within 12 months of the end date of the first examination.DisclaimerFor learners undertaking the CQI and IRCA Online Assessment, all aspects relating to examination, proctoring, disqualification decisions, appeals and the issuance of results to the Approved Training Partner (ATP) are the sole responsibility of CQI and IRCA. SGS does not have oversight of, or involvement in, these processes.Recommended prior knowledgeIt is recommended that learners have knowledge of the following:OH&S management principles and concepts:The concept of OH&S 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 OH&S 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.Consideration of risks and hazards in respect of:Workplace locations and 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.OH&S legislation and how legal compliance forms part of an OH&S management system.A good appreciation of typical methods of evaluation of risks and hazards and their mitigation, and the identification of improvements (e.g. risk assessments and method statements).Knowledge of the requirements of ISO 45001:2018, which may be gained by completing a CQI and IRCA certified OH&S Foundation Training Course or equivalent.Learners for this conversion course should have completed a full 5-day IRCA certified Auditor/Lead Auditor course in another scheme prior to attending this course. This is a pre-requisite requirement to register on the CQI and IRCA Auditor certification scheme.

Ein Arbeitsschutzmanagementsystem schafft ein hohes Maß an Sicherheit im Unternehmen. Es trägt maßgeblich dazu bei, Prozesse effektiver zu gestalten, Risiken zu minimieren und ein Unternehmen erfolgreich zu führen.  In diesem Training lernen Sie die Norm für das Arbeitsschutzmanagement nach ISO 45001:2018 zu verstehen und zu interpretieren. Sie erfahren, mit welchen Prozessen Sie dieses System erfolgreich einführen und umsetzen können. Der hohe Praxisanteil erleichtert Ihnen, das Erlernte in Ihrem Unternehmen erfolgreich umzusetzen.

Ein Arbeitsschutzmanagementsystem schafft ein hohes Maß an Sicherheit im Unternehmen. Es trägt maßgeblich dazu bei, Prozesse effektiver zu gestalten, Risiken zu minimieren und ein Unternehmen erfolgreich zu führen. In diesem Training lernen Sie die Forderungen aus der Norm zu interpretieren und setzen diese mit arbeitsschutzrechtlichen Vorschriften in Bezug. Die Inhalte des Seminars werden anhand von praxisrelevanten Fallbeispielen vertieft.