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5 - Day Course
Overview This course is designed to teach the principles and practices of effective occupational health and safety (OH&S) management systems and process audits in accordance with the OHSAS 18001:1999 Series of Standards. Experienced instructors guide students through the entire audit process, from managing an audit program to reporting on audit results. Students gain necessary auditing skills through a balance of formal classroom tutorials, practical role-playing, group workgroups and open forum discussions.
Program Details and Objectives The program consists of a five-day course. Course methodology includes lectures, workshops, case study and student presentations. Successful completion is obtained by passing the continual evaluation (presentation skills, attendance, and participation), as well as a written final examination.
Following the completion of this course; students should be able to: û Understand environmental management definitions, concepts and guidelines. û Understand the requirements of the OHSAS 18001:1999 Standard. û Understand the roles and responsibilities of the auditor. û Understand the purpose of the OHSAS 18000 Series. û Recognize the principles, practices and types of audits. û Manage an Audit Program. û Initiate the Audit and Conduct Opening Meetings. û Collect Audit Information. û Communicate Effectively During the Audit. û Generate & Prepare Audit Findings and Conclusions. û Conduct Closing Meetings. û Prepare and Present Final Audit Reports. û Understand the Registration Process.
Who Should Attend?
ü Quality, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety Professionals and Senior Management wishing to introduce the OHSAS 18001:1999 Standard, audit program and environmental system program within their organization. ü Environmental and Safety Auditors. ü Management and staff wishing to understand the implementation of the OHSAS 18001:1999 Standard within the organization. ü Internal Auditors ü Project Managers ü Regulatory Affairs Managers |
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