BSI's "OHSAS 18001:2007 Internal Auditor" course focuses on teaching students an effective approach for auditing occupational health and safety (OH&S) management systems. The primary objective of this training course is to instruct OH&S auditors in the principles and practices specific to auditing for conformance with BS OHSAS 18001:2007, including planning of and preparation for the audit, audit practices, and reporting audit findings. This internal auditor course is intended to provide a general appreciation of OH&S management systems auditing that will equip attendees with the skills necessary to actively participate in internal and second-party audits.
This course comprises the following two RABQSA TPECS Competency Units whose outcomes are certified by RABQSA:
- OH – Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
- AU – Management Systems Auditing
Attendees successfully completing this course receive a Certificate of Attainment for each of the RABQSA Competency Units listed above.
Learning Objectives
- Understand occupational
- health and safety management definitions, concepts, and guidelines
- Understand the purpose of BS OHSAS 18001:2007
- Understand the requirements of the BS OHSAS 18001:2007 standard
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of the auditor
- Apply ISO 19011:2002 definitions, concepts, and guidelines
- Recognize the principles, practices, and types of audits
- Conduct all phases of an internal audit (plan, execute, report, record, follow-up, closure)
- Prepare and present effective reports
Course Materials
Students receive comprehensive course manuals with reference materials.
Who Should Attend
- Internal auditors
- Consultants
- Environmental and quality managers interested in implementing occupational health and safety (OH&S) management systems
Course Times
- Day 1: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Day 2: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Day 3: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Prerequisite
A prior review of the BS OHSAS 18001:2007 standard and an understanding of auditing principles is suggested for this course. Additionally, it is highly recommended that inexperienced students take the BSI e-learning class "Essentials of OHSAS 18001:2007" prior to attending the classroom training.
Course Logistics
- Certificates of completion are provided for students at the conclusion of the course.
- Student: Instructor Ratio – 20:1
