Instruction Led Online Training

ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor Course

ISO 19011-Aligned | Risk-Based | AI-Aware OH&S Auditing

Plan, Lead, and Manage OH&S Audits That Protect Workers and Withstand Scrutiny

This 1-day, instructor-led ISO 45001 Lead Auditor course develops the competence required to plan, lead, and manage Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS) audits for ISO 45001:2018 using ISO 19011 as a tool.

The course is designed for professionals ready to assume lead auditor responsibility—directing audit teams, evaluating OH&S evidence, and forming defensible audit conclusions on conformance, effectiveness, and due diligence.

The course may be taken as a stand-alone Lead Auditor course or as a progression from the ISO 45001 Internal Auditor course.

✔ ISO 45001:2018 & ISO 19011 aligned
✔ Risk-based, performance-focused OH&S auditing
✔ Strong emphasis on worker participation & leadership accountability
✔ Legal and regulatory OH&S compliance focus
✔ AI-aware (inputs only, auditor-controlled)

Who is this ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor Course For?

Course designed for professionals responsible for:

Typical roles include:

What you will Gain from ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Course

Lead Auditor Competence

Risk, Evidence & Judgment

Modern Audit Awareness

Awareness of AI-supported tools as audit inputs only
Awareness of digital tools as audit inputs only
Understanding limits of AI in OH&S audit
Preservation of auditor independence and judgment
Preservation of auditor accountability

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By the End of This Course, You Will Be Able To:

Define audit objectives, scope, and criteria aligned with OH&S context and audit purpose
Plan and lead risk-based OH&S audits, including audit team coordination and scheduling
Perform effective reviews of documented information and records relevant to OH&S risks
Collect and evaluate audit evidence using interviews, observation, and sampling
Assess OH&S system conformance and effectiveness, including risk controls
Identify, classify, and document OH&S audit findings and nonconformities
Lead professional opening and closing meetings with workers and management
Manage audit follow-up and corrective action verification
Understand the linkage between ISO 45001 conformance, legal requirements, and worker protection

Jack Sekhon, P.Eng
Author • Trainer • Auditor

Delivered by an instructor recognized for practical, defensible OH&S audit leadership, grounded in real certification, regulatory, and high-risk operational environments.

25+ years in ISO consulting, auditing, and training
Extensive ISO 45001 internal, supplier, and external audit experience
Strong background in OH&S compliance evaluation
Former Lead Auditor & Trainer (BSI, QMI/SAI Global, CSA)

This course is delivered under Exemplar Global accreditation: RL – Leading Audits (RTP)

Participants who demonstrate competence receive a Certificate of Attainment.

Delivery

Live, instructor-led online
Interactive discussion & OH&S audit leadership scenarios
North American time zones

Duration

1 Full Day
Lead-auditor-level depth and rigor

Investment

$500 CAD (GST included)
Group & corporate options available

Course Information