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A polished risk register and complete safety procedures do not prove that workers are protected. A lead auditor must trace identified hazards into operational controls, contractor management, worker consultation, emergency preparedness, incident response, and what actually happens in the workplace. The real test is whether the OH&S system prevents injury and ill health in practice.
This online Lead Auditor training develops that capability. You will learn how to interpret ISO 45001:2018 requirements, evaluate hazard identification and risk assessment, assess worker participation, and lead an audit team. Structured instruction, practical resources, and video demonstrations prepare you to conduct first-party, second-party, and third-party OH&S audits using ISO 19011 guidance.
The course is delivered entirely online and is self-paced, allowing you to progress through the material according to your own schedule. Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate documenting your training as an ISO 45001 Lead Auditor.
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An effective lead auditor understands both management system requirements and occupational health and safety risks. A competent ISO 45001 lead auditor must be able to:
This course develops these capabilities through realistic scenarios, video demonstrations of actual audit situations, and practical resources you can apply immediately.
The training is organized into ten focused sessions that build your knowledge progressively. Sessions include:
Session 1: Overview of ISO 45001:2018
An introduction to the ISO 45001 standard – its purpose, scope, and how it replaced OHSAS 18001. Understand what an OH&S management system is, why certification matters, and the benefits of implementation.
What you'll learn: The role of ISO 45001 in occupational health and safety and the key differences from OHSAS 18001.
Session 2: ISO 45001:2018 Requirements
A comprehensive clause-by-clause review of the ISO 45001:2018 standard. You will examine each requirement in depth, understanding what constitutes acceptable evidence of conformity.
What you'll learn: Detailed understanding of all ISO 45001 requirements and how to evaluate conformity during an audit.
Session 3: ISO 45001:2018 Documented Information
A focused examination of documented information requirements for OH&S management. Learn the practical differences between documents (maintained and updated) and records (retained as evidence).
What you'll learn: How to audit document control systems and verify that OH&S documentation is properly maintained.
Session 4: Hazard / Risk Identification
Hazard identification and risk assessment form the core of an OH&S management system. This session covers how to identify workplace hazards, evaluate risks, and verify that appropriate controls are in place.
What you'll learn: How to evaluate hazard identification and risk assessment processes during an audit.
Session 5: Risk Management
ISO 45001 requires organizations to manage OH&S risks and opportunities. This session explains how risk-based thinking applies throughout the OH&S management system and how to evaluate its effectiveness during audits.
What you'll learn: How to assess risk management processes and identify gaps in risk-based thinking.
Session 6: ISO 45001:2018 Audit Process
This session introduces the complete audit cycle based on ISO 19011 guidelines. Includes a video demonstration of an auditor conducting an opening meeting in an OH&S context.
What you'll learn: How to plan audits, conduct opening meetings, and manage the audit process from start to finish.
Session 7: Audit Terms, Definitions, Roles and Responsibilities
Clear understanding of audit terminology is essential for professional communication. This session defines key terms and explains the distinct roles within an audit team. Includes a video demonstration of audit questions and answers.
What you'll learn: Professional audit vocabulary and the responsibilities of each audit team role.
Session 8: Performing an ISO 45001 Audit
Practical demonstration of audit execution through video examples. Observe effective questioning techniques in a workplace safety context and learn how to gather objective evidence. Includes a sample OH&S manual for document review practice.
What you'll learn: Practical techniques for conducting audit interviews and evaluating OH&S documentation.
Session 9: Nonconformity and Corrective Action
Identifying a nonconformity is only the first step. Learn how to classify findings, write clear nonconformity statements, and evaluate corrective actions. Includes a video demonstration of a closing meeting.
What you'll learn: How to classify findings, write effective nonconformity statements, and conduct professional closing meetings.
Session 10: Climate Action Changes – New Amendments (2024)
This session covers the latest amendments to ISO 45001 regarding climate action. Understand how climate change considerations are now integrated into the OH&S framework and what auditors need to verify.
What you'll learn: The 2024 climate action amendments and their implications for OH&S audits.
The course provides comprehensive resources that support learning and serve as valuable references:
This is the right course when you need to take responsibility for the complete OH&S audit – from planning and team leadership through reporting and follow-up. It is especially suitable for:
If your role is limited to conducting assigned portions of internal audits, the shorter ISO 45001 Auditor Training may be the better fit.
The training program includes session exams and a comprehensive final examination. The assessments are in multiple-choice format, without time constraint, and open book. To pass, you need a score of 60% or higher. If you do not pass on your first attempt, you may retake any exam at no additional charge.
Graduates receive an ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor Certificate of Attainment bearing the Exemplar Global logo. It documents successful completion of the training and final examination and provides a pathway to apply for relevant Exemplar Global personnel certification.
The certificate also bears the IACET accreditation mark, and the course awards 4.0 IACET CEUs.
Certificates are issued in digital format upon passing the final examination. You may download, add to LinkedIn, and print your certificate directly from your course dashboard.
Training multiple lead auditors for your ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management system? Our platform makes it simple to purchase multiple seats and manage enrollment across your organization.
Whether you’re training a single lead auditor or building a complete OH&S audit leadership team, the manager dashboard makes it easy to manage enrollments and keep everything organized.
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Self-paced learning – fit the 40-hour program into your schedule without disrupting business.
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Katie Martinez
July 28, 2025
This course literally transformed the way I manage safety audits. The live video walkthroughs of opening and closing meetings helped me nail my next audit ...
Ryan Esser
June 10, 2025
This was a great course! I especially appreciated all the information about how to evaluate if a workplace is really safe or if they ...
Built for OH&S Auditing
Evaluate hazards, operational controls, legal obligations, contractors, incidents, and what actually happens in the workplace.
Audit Leadership in Practice
Learn to plan the complete audit, direct an audit team, evaluate evidence, and communicate findings that management can act upon.
Demonstrations and Audit Resources
Observe key audit interactions and use extensive audit questions to prepare for audits across departments and activities.
Professional Credential and Pathway
Earn a Certificate of Attainment bearing the Exemplar Global logo and gain a pathway to relevant Exemplar Global personnel certification.
You have up to three months. During that time, you can complete the training at your own pace and revisit earlier material.
Access ends when you successfully complete the final examination. Extensions are available for a fee if you need more time.
Auditor training prepares you to conduct assigned internal-audit activities as a team member.
Lead Auditor training covers additional competencies required to plan audits, lead audit teams, manage audit programs, and communicate findings to management.
It also addresses the broader responsibilities involved in first-party, second-party, and third-party audits.
ISO 45001:2018 replaced OHSAS 18001 as the international standard for occupational health and safety. Key changes include a stronger focus on leadership and worker participation, adoption of the Annex SL high-level structure for easier integration with other ISO standards, greater emphasis on risk-based thinking, and consideration of both internal and external context of the organization.
The course covers these changes in detail, ensuring you can audit against the current requirements.
The course includes dedicated sessions on hazard identification and risk assessment, which form the core of an OH&S management system. You will learn how to identify workplace hazards, evaluate risks, prioritize controls, and audit these processes effectively.
The course also covers risk management techniques and how to verify that appropriate control measures are in place.
Yes. The course includes a dedicated session (Session 10) on the Climate Action Changes amendments (2024) to ISO 45001, ensuring your knowledge is current with the latest standard requirements.
Yes. The 400+ question audit checklist provided with the course is designed to be a practical tool that you can customize and use for internal audits within your organization.
There are no formal prerequisites. Familiarity with workplace hazards or management-system auditing is helpful, but the course builds the ISO 45001 and audit-leadership knowledge you need.
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When you purchase multiple seats, designate a course manager during checkout. The manager has up to 12 months to enroll the team. Once enrolled, each learner has up to three months to complete the course, and access ends upon successful completion of the final examination.
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