OHSAS 18001 Internal Auditor


Auditing is one of the fundamental activities for maintaining a Management System and assessing compliance with specified requirements. Internal auditing is also one of the key drivers of business improvement. It should not be an activity which is carried out simply to ensure compliance with procedures. This course closely follows our highly successful approach to training QMS internal auditors.

This two day course is designed to train Internal Auditors to play a full and active role in determining
  • the adequacy of the OH&S Management System
  • working compliance with the documented system
  • that the documented system is in compliance with OHSAS 18001
  • the effectiveness of the documented system and efficiency of the operation
  • opportunities for process and business improvement


Key Topics
  • What is an Audit and the Role of an Internal Auditor?
  • Introduction to OH&S Auditing
  • Purpose and Requirements of OHSAS 180021
  • Related Standards
  • OH&S Documentation
  • Managing the Internal Audit Programme
  • Factors for Determining Audit Frequency
  • The Internal Audit Process: Preparation
  • The Internal Audit Process: Audit Performance
  • Deciding Activity Compliance, Effectiveness and Efficiency
  • The Internal Audit Porcess: Audit Reporting and Follow-up
Who should attend
  • Staff who will be involved in performing internal OH&S audits
  • Managers responsible for the effectiveness and efficiency of the system
  • Auditees who wish to understand the audit process
Outcomes
Delegates will understand the principles of internal OH&S auditing and be able to:
  • describe the responsibilities of the internal auditor and the role of internal audits in maintaining and improving OH&S management systems
  • plan and prepare for an internal audit
  • gather objective evidence through interview
  • write factual audit reports that help to improve the effectiveness of the management system
  • identify ways in which the effectiveness of corrective actions might be verified and establish continual improvement.
Course Dates/Venues (select a date to book)
Wakefield
Venue: Hotel St. Pierre
Residential Fee: £695
Non-residential Fee: £595

December 08 - 09
Witney, near Oxford
Venue: Four Pillars Hotel
Residential Fee: £695
Non-residential Fee: £595

October 13 - 14