1. Understanding Standards: Grasping the principles and requirements of relevant occupational health and safety standards such as ISO 45001.

2. Audit Process Mastery: Learning the complete audit process, including planning, conducting, reporting, and follow-up.

3. Risk Assessment and Compliance: Understanding risk assessment methodologies and ensuring compliance with legal and industry-specific requirements.

4. Effective Communication: Developing communication skills crucial for interacting with stakeholders, conducting interviews, and reporting audit findings effectively.

5. Practical Application: Gaining hands-on experience through case studies, simulations, or real-world scenarios to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations.

6. Problem-Solving and Improvement: Learning to identify deficiencies, suggest corrective actions, and contribute to continuous improvement in OH and SMS.

7. Audit Ethics and Professionalism: Understanding the ethical responsibilities of auditors, including confidentiality, impartiality, and professional conduct.

8. Documentation and Reporting: Proficiency in creating comprehensive audit reports, documentation practices, and record-keeping.

9. Teamwork and Collaboration: Fostering teamwork skills necessary for collaborating with different departments and personnel during audits.

10. Continuous Learning and Development: Emphasizing the importance of ongoing learning, staying updated with industry trends, and enhancing auditing skills continually.

1. Health and Safety Professionals: Those directly responsible for implementing, managing, or overseeing occupational health and safety within an organization.

2. Auditors and Compliance Officers: Individuals involved in auditing processes or responsible for ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

3. Managers and Supervisors: Personnel overseeing departments or teams where occupational health and safety is a critical concern.

4. Quality Assurance Personnel: Professionals involved in quality management systems who need to integrate health and safety components.

5. Consultants and Advisors: Individuals offering advisory or consulting services in occupational health and safety.

6. Risk Management Personnel: Those concerned with assessing and managing risks within the workplace, including identifying potential hazards.

7. Human Resources Professionals: HR personnel responsible for ensuring workplace safety, dealing with employee welfare, and compliance with health and safety regulations.

8. Anyone Interested in Health and Safety: Even individuals outside these specific roles who have a keen interest or responsibilities related to workplace health and safety can benefit from this course.

1. Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

• Overview of occupational health and safety (OHS) principles
• Understanding the importance of a Safety Management System (SMS)
• Historical context and evolution of OHS standards

• Familiarization with relevant regulations and standards (e.g., ISO 45001)
• Understanding legal requirements and compliance frameworks

• Fundamentals of auditing methodologies and principles
• Roles and responsibilities of auditors
• Audit planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up

• Identification and assessment of workplace hazards
• Risk evaluation and mitigation strategies
• Incident investigation and analysis

• Detailed examination of components within an OHS management system
• Policies, procedures, and documentation requirements

• Practical audit techniques: interviews, observations, document review
• Conducting effective audits and collecting evidence
• Reporting and communicating audit findings

• Real-world scenarios, case studies, and simulations
• Applying auditing principles to practical situations

• Strategies for continuous improvement in OHS
• Developing corrective action plans based on audit findings

• Ethical considerations for auditors
• Maintaining impartiality, confidentiality, and professionalism

• Assessments or examinations to evaluate understanding and competency
• Certification or recognition upon successful completion

• Hands-on workshops, on-site visits, or practical exercises to apply learned concepts in real-world settings