ISO 45001:2018 Auditor Training

Learn to follow an audit trail from risk assessments and procedures to workplace observations and worker interviews. This 16-hour, self-paced course develops practical ISO 45001 internal-audit skills and includes a 500+ question checklist.

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Duration: 16 hours

ISO 45001:2018 is the internationally recognized standard for occupational health and safety (OH&S) management systems. It replaced OHSAS 18001 and brought a stronger focus on leadership, worker participation, and risk-based thinking. Organizations worldwide rely on internal audits to verify their OH&S system is effectively protecting workers and driving continual improvement. Qualified internal auditors are essential to this process.

This online Auditor training prepares you to contribute meaningfully to your organization's internal audit program. You will learn how to conduct professional internal audits, evaluate hazard identification and risk assessment processes, and support corrective action. Through a structured curriculum combining theoretical knowledge with practical application, you will develop the competence to audit occupational health and safety management systems against ISO 45001:2018 requirements.

The course is delivered entirely online and is self-paced, allowing you to progress through the material according to your own schedule. Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate documenting your training as an ISO 45001 Auditor.

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What Makes an Effective OH&S Internal Auditor

An effective internal auditor does more than check compliance boxes. They help their organization identify improvement opportunities and strengthen workplace safety. A competent ISO 45001 auditor must be able to:

  • Understand ISO 45001 requirements and how they apply to workplace activities, hazards, and legal obligations
  • Plan and prepare for internal audits by developing checklists and reviewing relevant OH&S documentation
  • Gather objective evidence through interviews, workplace observation, and review of safety records
  • Identify and document nonconformities clearly and professionally
  • Support corrective action processes and verify that safety issues have been effectively resolved

This course develops these capabilities through structured lessons, practical examples, and audit resources you can apply immediately in your organization.

Course Content

The training is organized into eight focused sessions that build your knowledge progressively. Sessions include:

  • Audio-visual lectures:  Each session includes narrated presentations that explain concepts clearly.
  • Session assessments:  Each session concludes with a quiz to confirm your understanding before progressing.

Session 1:  ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety Management Overview

An introduction to the ISO 45001 standard – its purpose, scope, and how it replaced OHSAS 18001. Understand what an OH&S management system is, why certification matters, and the benefits of implementation.

What you'll learn:  The role of ISO 45001 in workplace safety and the key differences from OHSAS 18001.

Session 2:  Requirements of ISO 45001:2018 OH&S Management System

A comprehensive clause-by-clause review of the ISO 45001:2018 standard. You will examine each requirement in depth, understanding what constitutes acceptable evidence of conformity in a workplace safety context.

What you'll learn:  Detailed understanding of ISO 45001 requirements and how to evaluate conformity during an internal audit.

Session 3:  Documented Information for ISO 45001:2018 Implementation

A focused examination of documented information requirements for OH&S management. Learn the practical differences between documents (maintained and updated) and records (retained as evidence), and how to audit document control systems.

What you'll learn:  How to verify that OH&S documentation meets ISO 45001 requirements.

Session 4:  ISO 45001:2018 Internal Audit Process

This session introduces the complete internal audit cycle, from planning through follow-up. Learn audit methodologies, how to prepare for an OH&S audit, and how to conduct audit activities professionally.

What you'll learn:  How to plan and conduct internal audits of occupational health and safety management systems.

Session 5:  ISO 45001:2018 Audit Records

Audit proceedings and findings must be properly documented. This session covers audit preparation documentation, evidence gathering, audit reporting, and completion with follow-up activities.

What you'll learn:  How to document audit activities and maintain records that demonstrate compliance.

Session 6:  Risk Management

ISO 45001 requires organizations to manage OH&S risks and opportunities. This session introduces risk-based thinking and explains how to evaluate risk management processes during an internal audit.

What you'll learn:  How to assess risk management processes and verify that appropriate controls are in place.

Session 7:  Hazard / Risk Identification

Hazard identification and risk assessment form the core of an OH&S management system. This session covers a practical methodology: identifying workplace hazards, evaluating who might be harmed, assessing and prioritizing risks, recording findings, and regularly reviewing controls.

What you'll learn:  How to evaluate hazard identification and risk assessment processes during an internal audit.

Session 8:  Climate Action Changes – New Amendments (2024)

This session covers the latest amendments to ISO 45001 regarding climate action. Understand how climate change considerations are now integrated into the OH&S framework and what auditors need to verify.

What you'll learn:  The 2024 climate action amendments and their implications for OH&S audits.

Course Materials

The course provides comprehensive resources that support learning and serve as valuable references:

  • Handouts:  150+ pages of downloadable PDF materials covering all eight sessions.
  • Audit checklist:  500+ audit questions organized by ISO 45001 clause and department. Use it for the final exam and adapt it for audits of your own organization.

Who Should Take This Course

This course is designed for people who will conduct assigned audit activities and contribute reliable evidence and findings to an internal audit program. It is particularly useful for:

  • New or existing members of an ISO 45001 internal audit team
  • Safety, operations, engineering, HR, risk, compliance, and contractor-management personnel who need practical audit skills
  • Supervisors and process owners who want to understand how auditors evaluate hazards, controls, worker participation, and workplace practice

The course is appropriate for those new to auditing as well as experienced professionals seeking to update their knowledge of ISO 45001:2018.

Note:  If you need to lead audit teams, plan audit programs, or conduct third-party audits, the ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Training is a better choice.

Examination

The training program includes session exams and a comprehensive final examination. The assessments are in multiple-choice format and are designed to verify your understanding of the course material. To pass, you need a score of 60% or higher. If you do not pass on your first attempt, you may retake any exam at no additional charge.

Certificate of Attainment

Graduates receive an ISO 45001:2018 Auditor Certificate of Attainment bearing the Exemplar Global logo. It documents successful completion of the training and final examination and provides a pathway to apply for relevant Exemplar Global personnel certification.

The certificate also bears the IACET accreditation mark, and the course awards 1.6 IACET CEUs.

Certificate ISO 45001:2018 Auditor Training

Certificates are issued in digital format upon passing the final examination. You may download, add to LinkedIn, and print your certificate directly from your course dashboard.

Enrolling Your Audit Team

Training multiple internal auditors for your ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management system? Our platform makes it simple to purchase multiple seats and manage enrollment across your organization.

  1. Select the number of learners using the quantity selector and click “Enroll.” Volume discounts are automatically applied.
  2. Designate a course manager during checkout and complete your purchase.
  3. Your course manager has up to 12 months to enroll the team from the manager dashboard. Once enrolled, each learner has up to three months to complete the course; access ends earlier upon successful completion of the final examination. Extensions are available for a fee.

Whether you’re training a single internal auditor or building a complete OH&S audit team, the manager dashboard makes it easy to manage enrollments and keep everything organized.

What's Included

Course access, materials, certificate plus manager dashboard for bulk enrollment.

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Self-paced learning – fit the 16-hour program into your schedule without disrupting business.

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Harper Reed

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Reviewer Rating 5 StarsJuly 30, 2025

Just what our safety department needed to upskill quickly. The 500-question checklist turned into a ready-made audit prep planner—I used it straight into our next ...

Heather Clark

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Reviewer Rating 5 StarsSeptember 29, 2025

I got this auditor assignment so I had to take the course... I learned a lot but I am not sure if I feel ...

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Why This Auditor Training Stands Out

OH&S audit focus

Built for Workplace Audits
Learn to connect documented requirements with hazards, controls, worker input, records, and workplace observations.

Practical audit skills

Practical Evidence Gathering
Prepare audit questions, interview workers and managers, observe activities, evaluate records, and write useful findings.

Audit checklist

500+ Audit Questions
Use the included checklist to reinforce learning and adapt it for audits within your own organization.

Professional credential

Professional Credential and Pathway
Earn a Certificate of Attainment bearing the Exemplar Global logo and gain a pathway to relevant Exemplar Global personnel certification.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have access to the course materials?

You have up to three months. During that time, you can complete the training at your own pace and revisit earlier material.

Access ends when you successfully complete the final examination. Extensions are available for a fee if you need more time.

What's the difference between ISO 45001 Auditor and Lead Auditor training?

Auditor training prepares you to conduct assigned internal-audit activities as a team member.

Lead Auditor training covers additional competencies required to plan audits, lead audit teams, and manage the entire audit program.

Choose this Auditor course when you are beginning or contributing to an internal audit program.

How does ISO 45001 differ from OHSAS 18001?

ISO 45001:2018 replaced OHSAS 18001 as the international standard for occupational health and safety. Key changes include a stronger focus on leadership and worker participation, adoption of the Annex SL high-level structure for easier integration with other ISO standards, greater emphasis on risk-based thinking, and consideration of the organization's context.

The course covers these changes in detail, ensuring you can audit against the current requirements.

How does the course address hazard identification and risk assessment?

The course includes dedicated sessions on hazard identification and risk assessment, which form the core of an OH&S management system. You will learn a practical methodology: identifying workplace hazards, evaluating who might be harmed, assessing and prioritizing risks, recording findings, and regularly reviewing controls.

The course also covers risk management techniques and how to verify that appropriate control measures are in place.

Does this course cover the 2024 Climate Action amendments?

Yes. The course includes a dedicated session (Session 8) on the Climate Action Changes amendments (2024) to ISO 45001, ensuring your knowledge is current with the latest standard requirements.

Can I use the audit checklists in my own organization?

Yes. The 500+ question audit checklist provided with the course is designed to be a practical tool that you can customize and use for internal audits within your organization.

What are the prerequisites for this course?

There are no formal prerequisites. Familiarity with workplace hazards is helpful, but the course teaches the ISO 45001 requirements and audit techniques you need.

Can I try this course before buying it?

Your purchase is protected by our 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee. If the course is not right for you, request a full refund within 30 days, provided you have not completed it.

Can we purchase this course for multiple auditors?

Yes. Select the number of learners on this page and applicable volume discounts are applied automatically. A course manager can enroll the team and monitor progress from one dashboard.

How do team purchases work?

When you purchase multiple seats, designate a course manager during checkout. The manager has up to 12 months to enroll the team. Once enrolled, each learner has up to three months to complete the course, and access ends upon successful completion of the final examination.

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