Internal Health & Safety Auditor - OHSAS 18001
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In Dunfermline
Description
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Type
Course
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Methodology
Inhouse
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Location
Dunfermline (Scotland)
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Duration
2 Days
The aim of this 14-hour course is to provide participants who intend to perform internal audits with the knowledge and skills needed to assess and report on the conformance and effective implementation of processes, through internal audit, and to contribute to the continual improvement of the OH&S Management System. Suitable for: People involved in OH&S Management System auditing processes within their organisation, i.e. staff designated to be the OH&S Management System Auditors, or those who will be affected by OH&S Management Systems audits. Also, managers who want to know what to expect from an Internal Audit!
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No prior experience necessary.
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Teachers and trainers (4)
Karen MacKenzie
Head of Strategic Development, SQMC.
KAREN MacKENZIE MISM, FCIPD, IRCA reg'd Internal Auditor Karen is an ISO 9001 Lead Assessor, Internal Auditor and implementer of ISO 9001 & 14001 systems. Her development work has been recognised by UKAS accrediting bodies such as BSI. As a qualified, award-winning trainer, her auditor training courses are well received by SQMC clients. Much of Karen’s success is due to her passion for making a difference and her natural ability to establish rapport with people. She is an advisor to Scottish Enterprise National, and teaches an MSc in Practice Education at the University of Dundee.
Loraine Small
SQMC Tutor and Associate
As Director of LMS Technical Publishing Ltd., Loraine brings are a vast wealth of Occupational Health & Safety knowledge to SQMC's clients - particularly in the area of auditing to the OHSAS 18001 Standard; and especially in the Construction industry.
Ron Rivans
Head of Training Division, SQMC.
RON RIVANS BSc, C.Eng, MIM, MCQI, IRCA reg'd QMS Lead Auditor A qualified Metallurgist, Ron has a vast experience in mechanical engineering in general. He is an IRCA-listed SQMC Senior Tutor, teaching on Lead Auditor and Internal Auditor courses, and is a third party Auditor for a UKAS-approved Certification Body. His work as an External Auditor has also included such diverse organisations as the Health Service and computer software designers.
Stuart Barclay
SQMC Tutor and Associate
STUART BARCLAY MSc - Quality Management, NEBOSH ('Distinction'), MCQI - CQP, IRCA-reg'd QMS Lead Auditor Stuart has teamed up with SQMC after 10 years as Assessment Manager with BM TRADA., where he was involved in UKAS-accredited certification of various Management-based systems.
Course programme
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Intro
BS OHSAS 18,001:2007 provides both private and public organisations with a useful model for managing health risks and safety risks resulting from business operations and for improving OH&S performance. Within the management systems model the internal audit process is identified as a key tool in the maintenance and continual improvement of an OH&S management system (OH&S MS).
Benefit
Participants will learn what is expected of them - as auditors, or auditees - as per the new ISO 19,011 (November 2002) Auditing Guidelines. Training in internal auditing provides delegates with a broader understanding of the key processes of an organisation, and of their Health and Safety Policy and how it is implemented. Positive Communication channels are opened up or reinforced by a greater awareness of OH&S procedures.
Qualifications
Continuous assessment techniques will apply throughout the course, for the IRCA learning objectives tests. Successful completion of the course will be verified by a Certificate of Competence issued by SQMC.
Programme
Topics will include:
- Outline of BS OHSAS 18,001:2007 (specification)
- Correspondence between BS OHSAS 18,001:2007, ISO 14,001 & ISO 9001
- ISO 19,011 (2002): new Auditing guidelines
- Important Definitions and Terms
- OH&S MS Auditing: Planning & Preparation
- Conducting an OH&S MS Audit
- Internal Auditor Qualification Training
- Audit reporting and follow-up
Internal Health & Safety Auditor - OHSAS 18001