Description
Overview
OHSAS 18001 is an international standard on occupational health and safety which was designed to help organizations identify, control and minimize their health and safety risks. The standard provides a framework which specifies the necessary policies and procedures that an organization should follow in order to establish the best working environment and prioritize the health and safety of its employees.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the participants should be able to:
- Understand the operations of an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) based on OHSAS 18001
- Acknowledge the correlation between OHSAS 18001,OHSAS 18002 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
- Understand an auditor’s role to: plan, lead and followup on a management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011
- Learn how to lead an audit and audit team
- Learn how to interpret the requirements of OHSAS 18001 in the context of an OHSMS audit
- Acquire the competencies of an auditor to: plan an audit, lead an audit, draft reports, and follow-up on an audit in compliance with ISO 19011
Target Audience
- Auditors seeking to perform and lead Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) certification audits.
- Managers or consultants seeking to master an Occupational Health and Safety Management System audit process.
- Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with OHSMS requirements.
- Technical experts seeking to prepare for an Occupational Health and Safety Management System audit.
- Expert advisors in Occupational Health and Safety Management.
Course Outline
Day 1
- Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) and OHSAS 18001
Day 2
- Audit principles, preparation and launching of an audit
Day 3
- On-site audit activities
Day 4
- Closing the audit
Day 5
- Certification Exam
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