ISO 45001 Internal Auditor training provides valuable skills for those wanting to improve their organization's Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS) based on the ISO 45001:2018 standard. This guide explains the importance of internal audits for organizations aiming to comply with the ISO 45001 occupational health and safety standard.

Here are five key reasons why this training is a must-have for your organization:

Major Changes in ISO 45001

The new ISO 45001 standard introduces significant changes compared to the older OHAS 18001 standard. Here are four key examples:

Understanding Your Organization: ISO 45001 requires monitoring internal and external factors that affect your organization's health and safety performance. This is a new concept compared to OHAS 18001.

Stronger Leadership Involvement: Top management must be actively involved in health and safety initiatives, including participating in internal audits.

Risk and Opportunity Management: The new standard requires auditing how your organization addresses identified risks and opportunities. This means understanding these terms and their application.

Holistic Approach to Knowledge: ISO 45001 considers the health and safety of workers alongside both tangible (equipment) and intangible (knowledge) assets.

What an Internal Audit Covers

The ISO 45001 Internal Auditor training equips employees to assess how effectively your organization's health and safety management system (OHSMS) follows the ISO 45001 standard.

An effective internal audit goes beyond simply checking if procedures are documented. It gathers evidence to confirm if the OHSMS meets all the requirements of the ISO 45001 standard.

Competence for Internal Auditors

According to ISO 45001, competence for internal auditors comes from a combination of training and experience in occupational health and safety management systems. While experience and education are valuable, they alone don't guarantee someone can perform effective internal audits.

Benefits of Professional Auditing Techniques

To thoroughly assess your OHSMS, internal auditors should follow similar practices as external certification body auditors. These auditors use various information sources during audits, depending on the organization's complexity. Examples include:

• Observing work activities and conditions
• Reviewing documents like policies, procedures, and safety plans
• Examining records like inspection reports and meeting minutes
• Analyzing data and performance indicators
• Reviewing information from external sources like customer feedback

Finding Improvement Opportunities

Internal audits offer a valuable opportunity for employees at all levels to identify weaknesses in the OHSMS and suggest improvements. These suggestions can range from minor adjustments to major system overhauls, ultimately leading to a more robust health and safety program.

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Kelmac Group is a leading provider of ISO 45001 Internal Auditor training. Our comprehensive program equips your employees with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct effective internal audits that ensure compliance with the latest standards and drive continuous improvement in your OH&S Management System.