ISO 45001 internal Auditor Course

Lesson 1 • Auditing Principles from ISO 19011

Introduces the seven auditing principles in ISO 19011 as the basis for credible auditing. Learners link each principle to practical auditor behaviour.

Lesson 2 • Managing Conflicts of Interest

Covers how auditors identify and disclose potential conflicts of interest. Learners apply independence criteria to common workplace audit situations.

Lesson 3 • Professional Conduct During Audits

Addresses expected auditor behaviour in interviews, observations, and document reviews. Learners practise maintaining objectivity under auditee pressure.

Lesson 1 • Leadership and Worker Participation

Explores top management duties and worker consultation requirements under Clause 5. Learners identify audit evidence for leadership commitment.

Lesson 2 • Origins and Purpose of ISO 45001

Covers the history of occupational health and safety management standards and the reason for ISO 45001. Provides context for understanding why the standard exists.

Lesson 3 • Context of the Organization

Looks at Clause 4 requirements for understanding internal and external issues. Learners connect context analysis to OHS risk identification.

Lesson 4 • High-Level Structure and Terminology

Introduces the Annex SL high-level structure shared across ISO management system standards. Learners map ISO 45001 clauses to the common framework.

Lesson 1 • Hazard Identification Principles

Covers systematic approaches to identifying workplace hazards across all activities. Learners distinguish hazard types and their audit implications.

Lesson 2 • OHS Objectives and Planning

Looks at how organisations set measurable OHS objectives and plan to achieve them. Learners assess objective quality and alignment with policy.

Lesson 3 • Opportunities for OHS Improvement

Explores how organisations identify and act on OHS opportunities beyond risk reduction. Learners recognise opportunity evidence in audit documentation.

Lesson 4 • Legal and Other Requirements

Addresses how organisations identify and access applicable OHS duties. Learners verify compliance obligation registers during audits.

Lesson 1 • Communication and Information

Covers internal and external OHS communication requirements under Clause 7.4. Learners assess communication plans and evidence of worker information sharing.

Lesson 2 • Resources, Competence, and Awareness

Looks at requirements for providing adequate OHS resources and ensuring worker competence. Learners verify training records and competence evidence.

Lesson 3 • Documented Information Management

Addresses creation, control, and retention of OHS documented information. Learners distinguish required records from optional documentation.

Lesson 4 • Emergency Preparedness and Response

Covers requirements for identifying potential emergencies and planning responses. Learners verify drill records and emergency procedure adequacy.

Lesson 1 • Compliance Evaluation Process

Looks at how organisations evaluate compliance with legal and other OHS duties. Learners verify compliance evaluation frequency and documentation.

Lesson 2 • Monitoring, Measurement, and Analysis

Covers what organisations must monitor and how they analyse OHS performance data. Learners assess the adequacy of monitoring programmes and measurement tools.

Lesson 3 • Incident Investigation and Corrective Action

Addresses requirements for investigating incidents and implementing corrective actions. Learners evaluate root cause analysis quality and action effectiveness.

Lesson 4 • Internal Audit Programme Management

Introduces the requirements for planning and managing an OHS internal audit programme. Learners understand audit programme scope, frequency, and criteria selection.

Lesson 1 • Creating Audit Checklists

Covers the design of clause-based and process-based audit checklists. Learners write effective audit questions that generate objective evidence.

Lesson 2 • Sampling Strategy for Audits

Introduces statistical and judgemental sampling approaches for selecting audit evidence. Learners apply sampling logic to records, locations, and personnel.

Lesson 3 • Developing the Audit Plan

Guides learners through creating a structured audit plan with time allocations and team assignments. Learners draft a realistic plan for a sample organisation.

Lesson 4 • Reviewing Prior Audit Information

Addresses how to analyse previous audit reports, nonconformities, and corrective actions. Learners use prior findings to focus current audit effort.

Lesson 1 • Document and Record Review

Covers systematic review of OHS documents and records to verify conformance. Learners identify what constitutes sufficient and appropriate evidence.

Lesson 2 • Closing Meeting Facilitation

Covers presenting audit findings clearly and professionally in the closing meeting. Learners practise managing auditee disagreement and confirming next steps.

Lesson 3 • Interviewing Techniques for Auditors

Develops structured interviewing skills for gathering objective OHS evidence from workers and managers. Learners practise question sequencing and active listening.

Lesson 4 • Classifying and Grading Findings

Teaches how to classify audit findings as nonconformities, observations, or opportunities. Learners apply grading criteria to realistic finding scenarios.

Lesson 5 • Workplace Observation and Walkthrough

Addresses physical inspection techniques for verifying OHS controls in the workplace. Learners practise structured observation and evidence notation.

Lesson 1 • Verifying Corrective Action Closure

Covers methods for verifying that corrective actions have been effectively implemented. Learners apply closure criteria to sample corrective action responses.

Lesson 2 • Audit Programme Review and Improvement

Looks at how audit programmes are reviewed for effectiveness and continuously improved. Learners identify metrics and feedback mechanisms for programme evaluation.

Lesson 3 • Audit Report Structure and Content

Covers the required elements and professional format of an OHS internal audit report. Learners draft report sections using findings from practice audits.

Lesson 4 • Corrective Action Request Process

Addresses how auditors issue corrective action requests and set response timelines. Learners distinguish auditor and auditee responsibilities in the CAR process.