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ISO 45001:2018 is the internationally recognized standard for occupational health and safety (OH&S) management systems. It replaced OHSAS 18001 and brought a stronger focus on leadership commitment, worker participation, and risk-based thinking. Organizations worldwide use this framework to provide safe and healthy workplaces, prevent work-related injury and ill health, and continually improve their OH&S performance. Skilled lead auditors are essential to verify that these systems are effectively implemented.
This online Lead Auditor training prepares you to fulfill that critical role. You will learn how to interpret ISO 45001:2018 requirements, evaluate hazard identification and risk assessment processes, and manage audit teams. Through a structured curriculum combining theoretical knowledge with practical video demonstrations, you will develop the competence to conduct first-party, second-party, and third-party OH&S audits in compliance with ISO 19011 guidelines.
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 training is designed for individuals who need to lead or participate in OH&S management system audits. Typical participants include:
The course is appropriate for those new to auditing as well as experienced auditors seeking to update their knowledge of ISO 45001:2018.
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 a Certificate of Completion bearing the Exemplar Global accreditation mark. This certificate documents successful completion of ISO 45001 Lead Auditor training and the final examination.
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.
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Katie Martinez
28 July 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
10 June 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 ...
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Auditor training prepares you to participate in internal audits as a team member, covering audit fundamentals and techniques.
Lead Auditor training covers additional competencies required to plan audits, lead audit teams, manage audit programs, and communicate findings to management.
Lead Auditor certification is typically required for third-party auditors.
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.
Knowledge of occupational health and safety management systems and the PDCA cycle is helpful. A diploma or bachelor's degree in any discipline is an added advantage. Interest in audit work is recommended.
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