ISO 45001:2018 Consultant- Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor

Explore ISO 45001:2018 clauses 1–3, defining scope, reference documents, and key terms. Learn that clause 2 has no mandatory references, while clause 3 standardizes definitions for clarity.

Identify internal and external issues and stakeholders under ISO 45001:2018 clause 4, define the scope, and establish a context-driven O and S management system for continuous improvement.

Emphasize leadership and worker participation in clause 5. Lead from the front to align the OHS policy with strategy, allocate resources, and empower workers to participate and improve.

Identify and assess hazards, opportunities, and legal requirements under ISO 45001 clause 6 to plan proactive OHS actions, manage change, and drive continual improvement with a structured risk-based approach.

Set measurable objectives for the health and safety management system aligned with the O and S policy, informed by legal obligations, risk assessments, and worker feedback to drive proactive improvement.

Explore clause 7 of ISO 45001:2018, detailing resources, competence, awareness, and communication, plus the importance of documented information to turn safety plans into a living, well-supported system.

Tailor and control documented information under ISO 45001:2018 clause 7.5, including policies, risk records, and procedures; ensure availability, accuracy, version control, and proper approvals, varying with size and risk.

Learn how ISO 45001 clause 8 translates planning into safe day-to-day operations, covering operational planning and control, hazard elimination, change management, and procurement with contractors.

Emergency preparedness under ISO 45001 clause 8.2 translates hazard identifications into a living response plan with trained, scenario-based drills, clear roles, and inclusive communication to protect lives.

Assess how the OHS management system monitors, measures, audits, and reviews safety performance under clause 9, focusing on 9.1 evaluation and 9.1.2 compliance to drive improvement.

Plan and conduct internal audits to confirm the O and S management system conforms and is effectively implemented, and establish a structured audit program with management reviews for continual improvement.

Drive continual improvement by learning from planning, implementation and evaluation; respond to incidents and non-conformities, investigate root causes, implement corrective actions, and foster a proactive safety culture.

Compare gap analysis and internal audits under ISO 45001:2018 to identify readiness gaps, ensure ongoing conformance, and drive corrective actions.

Explore the gap analysis tool for ISO 45001:2018, assess your OHS management system against clauses, and translate findings into a gap analysis implementation plan.

Explore a practical ISO 45001:2018 gap analysis case study to evaluate and enhance risk-based safety management. Apply the finding field and implementation plan to drive improvement and certification readiness.

Apply a practical gap analysis tool to assess ISO 45001:2018 clause 7 support, using a checklist, implementation plan, and progress tracking to drive resources, competence, awareness, and documented information.

Discover how documented information anchors an ISO 45001:2018 health and safety management system, outlining its structure, high level structure, and a practical documentation kit to ensure consistency, traceability, and compliance.

Explore the mandatory and common non-mandatory documented information essential for ISO 45001:2018 OH&S management, including scope, policy, risk registers, procedures, records, and improvement processes.

Explore the six-level documentation structure of ISO 45001:2018, from policies and manual to guidelines, and see how level-specific documents and metadata ensure clarity and audit readiness.

Define the occupational health and safety policy as the heartbeat of the ISO 45001:2018 system, and view the manual as a flexible, macro-level roadmap aligned to clauses.

Explore level two management system procedures within an occupational health and safety system aligned with ISO 45001:2018, detailing structure, roles, controls, and the 14 procedures that drive safe, auditable operations.

Explore how system operating procedures standardize daily tasks, boost safety and compliance, and support ISO 45001:2018 aligned operations through a structured SOP format with roles, records, and revision history.

Explore level four work instructions, level five templates, and level six guidelines to standardize how tasks are performed, documented, and guided for safety, compliance, and traceability.

Explore the ISO 45001:2018 documented information kit with a policy, manual, 14 core procedures, and 39 editable templates to customize and implement a compliant occupational health and safety management system.

Explore auditing practices for ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 19011, identifying risks and improving occupational health and safety through independent, evidence-based audits from planning to reporting.

Explore the three audit types: first party audits (internal), second party audits for suppliers, and third party certification audits within ISO 45001:2018 to enhance occupational health and safety.

Learn the seven auditing principles—integrity, fair presentation, professional care, confidentiality, independence, evidence-based approach, and risk-based approach—guiding credible, effective occupational health and safety audits.

Lead a structured audit program that identifies risks and opportunities, defines objectives and scope, assigns roles to auditors, observers, and SMEs, and drives safety improvement in line with ISO 45001.

Define audit objectives, scope, and criteria aligned with your safety goals to drive meaningful improvements; select competent, impartial auditors and apply on-site, remote, or hybrid methods for effective audits.

This lecture covers conducting an ISO 45001:2018 audit from initiating to reporting, focusing on evidence collection, opening meetings, roles of observers and guides, and clear communication for safe, compliant improvement.

Explore how to review documented information, gather evidence via interviews, observations, and document reviews, and produce findings on ISO 45001:2018 conformity.

Complete audits by ensuring all planned activities align with the original plan and objectives. Use follow-up audits, on-site verifications, or document reviews to verify corrective actions and close the loop.

Explore how auditor competence blends generic knowledge, discipline and sector expertise, and ongoing training to conduct ISO 45001 audits with integrity, leadership, and practical, collaborative improvement.

Apply ISO 45001:2018 to real audit case studies. Examine policy, emergency preparedness, and management review to identify nonconformities, root causes, and corrective actions for stronger occupational health and safety management.

Analyze clause 5.2 in ISO 45001:2018 via a case study on an outdated policy, missing hazard elimination commitments, and poor awareness and visibility on the shop floor.

Analyze clause 8.2 of ISO 45001:2018, emphasizing emergency preparedness through documented emergency plans, staff training, regular drills, and external coordination with emergency services to ensure rapid, effective response.

Explore how ISO 45001:2018 clause 9.3 guides leadership to conduct regularly scheduled management reviews, evaluate actions and performance data, and ensure documented decisions and follow-up.

Understand ISO 45001:2018 certification as a globally recognized seal of commitment. Promote proactive risk management and a safety culture within an occupational health and safety management system.

Master the key steps of ISO 45001:2018 certification, including gap analysis, implementing the OHS management system, internal audits, management reviews, stage one and two certification audits, post-certification surveillance, and recertification.

Prepare to apply ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management system principles through auditing and implementation, with two 50-question practice exams for lead auditor certification aligned with ISO 19011.