ISO Lead Auditor

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Certification Training

Lead audits of Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems.

Prepare to audit Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems against ISO 45001:2018. This five-day Lead Auditor course covers hazard identification, worker participation, legal compliance, and the full audit lifecycle so you can lead OH&S audits that improve safety performance.

5 DaysLive virtual or on-site cohortIntermediate to Advanced
$2,200per participant
5 Days
On-demand cohorts — enrolling now for upcoming sessions
Lead Auditor certificate of achievement upon passing the course assessment.
98% certification pass rate

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What You'll Learn

  • Interpret ISO 45001:2018 requirements in an audit context
  • Evaluate hazard identification, risk, and worker consultation
  • Plan and lead OH&S audits using ISO 19011 principles
  • Write clear, evidence-based findings and audit reports
  • Assess corrective actions and OH&S performance improvement

Who Should Attend

  • Health & safety managers and coordinators
  • EHS and QMS internal auditors
  • Operations and compliance professionals
  • Consultants supporting ISO 45001 certification

Prerequisites: A working knowledge of ISO 45001 and occupational health & safety concepts is recommended.

Course Curriculum

1

OH&S & ISO 45001:2018 Fundamentals

Worker participation, hazard identification, and risk/opportunity.

2

Legal & Compliance Obligations

Identifying and evaluating OH&S compliance requirements.

3

Audit Principles & ISO 19011

Auditor competence and the audit lifecycle for OH&S.

4

Conducting the OH&S Audit

Evidence gathering across operations, incidents, and emergencies.

5

Findings, Reporting & Follow-up

Nonconformities, reporting, and verifying corrective action.

Taught by Active Industry Practitioners

Every course is delivered by working quality, compliance, and process-improvement professionals — not full-time career instructors. Your trainers audit real management systems, lead real improvement projects, and hold the same certifications they teach. That means you learn how standards actually get implemented and audited in the field, not just what the textbook says.

Led by certified, currently-practicing auditors and Master Black Belts
Real-world case studies drawn from active client engagements
Practical, exam-focused instruction with implementation context
Part of the Exceleor family of quality & compliance brands

What Past Participants Say

The incident and emergency-response audit scenarios were exactly what we deal with. I felt ready to lead our internal program immediately.

Safety Manager

Heavy Industry / Construction

Worker participation and legal obligations were made concrete with real examples. Excellent, practical instruction.

Operations Compliance Lead

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I combine this with ISO 14001?

Many EHS professionals cross-train across ISO 45001 and 14001. Each course stands alone; ask about combined cohorts on the waitlist.

Is the exam included?

Yes — exam preparation and the end-of-course assessment are included.

Is on-site delivery available?

Yes. Private team and on-site cohorts are available. Join the waitlist and note your team size.

Ready to get certified?

Join the waitlist for ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Certification Training and be first in line when the next cohort opens. Join 500+ certified professionals trained through the Exceleor family.

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