Internal Auditors course

OHSAS 18001 is a safety management specification that controls the company's safety actions and activities as prescribed by national legislation on Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S). It covers the the same area as ILO-OHS and provides a company with a auditable measurement of its O&HS activities, records and continual improvement.

The Lead Auditor Course requires 40 hours of study over five days.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Personnel involved in Occupational Health and Safety – Safety Consultancy - Insurers – National Administrations – Classification Societies – Ports and Port Corporations – Terminal Operators – Port Security - Maritime Training Colleges and other related Organisations.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS ARE REQUIRED?

An understanding of OH&S legislation is beneficial but not essential. However, in order to conduct Assessments against the above criteria, IRCA (International Register of Certificated Auditors) have defined qualifications for Auditors/Assessors and by attending this Course OH&S audit qualifications are obtained. Information regarding these requirements will be explained during the Course.

WHAT IS THE COST?

Costs are based on a per Delegate basis for established Venues and take into account the local economy. Costs can be tailored to suit Company budgets if held In-house. For details of the costs, please contact the local Ferriby International Representative.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

On the completion of the ISM Awareness Workshop, participants will be able to:

Understand the history, requirements and implications of OH&S legislation and legal implications.
Interpret and understand OHSAS 18001 and other OH&S management system standards with their inter-relationship to ISO 9001:2000, ISM & ISPS Codes and the environmental aspects and impacts of ISO 14001.
Understand the basis and needs for Management Systems and how they will help Organisations improve internally and externally.
Plan - Perform and Report on Audits relating to OH&S standards including OHSAS 18001, AS/NZS 4801, ILO-OSH 2001
Assess Internal and Supplier Management Systems for Quality, Safety, Security and the Environment.
Enable Management to improve their safe operations, performance and ensure economical savings.
Fulfill the training requirement for certification as an auditor.
Demonstrate due diligence to responsibilities.

MAIN TOPICS

An introduction to Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
Identifying management systems and their inter-relationship
Types of Audit – 1st, 2nd and 3rd Party fully explained with practical Case Studies.
Auditing Techniques: Planning – Preparation – Performance – Reporting and Follow-up Close Outs.
Auditing an OH&S management system through document review, interviewing and observation
Writing Audit Findings as Audit Reports including accidents, incidents and hazardous occurrences.
Corrective and Preventive Action and being able to identify Major, Minor and Observations.
Requirements to become a Lead Auditor for Occupational Health & Safety management systems.
Certification requirements relating to the OH&S management system standards
Interactive training, combining Lectures with practical application of the techniques and requirements in Team Role-play Scenarios.
Course Examination to test understanding of Auditing OH&S requirements.

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