Knowing the standard alone
is not enough.
You need to know how to manage it and audit it.
This training prepares participants to perform the role of Occupational Health and Safety Management System Representative in practice and to conduct internal audits based on ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 19011:2018. We combine standard requirements, organisational practice and auditor methods so that participants not only understand the framework, but can translate it into decisions, oversight and effective action within the company.
Why do organisations
need stronger OHS capability?
The standard is known, but implementation is where difficulty begins
In many organisations, the issue is not access to ISO 45001 requirements. The real challenge is translating them into actual responsibilities, preventive actions, risk oversight and day-to-day accountability for the OHS management system.
The representative role is often formal rather than effective
Organisations appoint a person responsible for the OHS system, but without the right preparation it is difficult for that person to coordinate activities, support management and maintain the real effectiveness and development of the system.
Internal audits do not always deliver full value
An audit should not be limited to ticking off requirements. Without sound audit techniques, knowledge of ISO 19011 and the ability to assess the OHS system properly, the company loses an important tool for improvement and control.
Difficult audit situations require maturity, not improvisation
Speaking with auditees, responding to resistance, asking the right questions and formulating findings all require more than knowledge of the standard. They also require communication skills and practical preparation.
Audit capability is not built deliberately
Without understanding roles, competence levels, auditor evaluation principles and the logic of building an audit team, it is difficult to create an audit system that genuinely supports workplace safety and organisational development.
Weak OHS capability costs more than it first appears
Incorrect interpretation of requirements, weak auditing, poor control over OHS and fire safety obligations, and unclear accountability all reduce system effectiveness and increase organisational, legal and operational risk.
We train people
so they can operate effectively
This is not a theory-only course on ISO 45001. We design the programme so that participants understand the requirements of the standard, can work effectively in the representative role, prepare an audit, lead an audit interview and respond appropriately in real organisational situations. As a result, the training strengthens not only knowledge, but also independence, judgement and practical effectiveness.
Training scope
- ISO 45001:2018 requirements in manufacturing and service organisations
- The role, responsibilities and practical challenges of the OHS Management System Representative
- ISO 19011:2018 requirements for management system auditing
- Competences and responsibilities of the Internal Auditor, Lead Auditor and Supplier Auditor
- Building the audit team, developing competence, auditor evaluation and oversight of auditor performance
- Audit techniques, audit communication and handling difficult situations
- Most common audit mistakes, CSR initiatives, and management of legal OHS and fire safety requirements
What you gain
- Readiness for the role: participants gain a clearer understanding of the responsibilities of the OHS Management System Representative and are better prepared to perform effectively in a real organisational environment.
- Audit authority and competence: the training prepares participants to conduct internal audits and supplier audits in a more structured and professionally grounded way.
- Practical interpretation of the standards: participants learn how to interpret ISO 45001 and ISO 19011 requirements in relation to specific workplace safety situations.
- Stronger audit communication: teams gain greater confidence in leading discussions, formulating findings and responding effectively during difficult moments in an audit.
- Greater system effectiveness: the organisation gains people who can support the OHS system not only formally, but also operationally and as part of ongoing improvement.
- Confirmation of participation: after completing the training, each participant receives a named certificate and training materials.
Ask about training
for your organisation
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