IRCA Approved Occupational Health and Safety

IRCA Approved Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Auditor Conversion Training Course (Course Code: OHS/3)

Course Introduction
The Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series (OHSAS 18001) specifies a systematic approach to reduce and prevent of accidents and accident-related loss of lives, equipment and time. The Specification is compatible with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, and facilitates the organizations in developing and implementing a safe work environment and protecting employees from injuries at work.

Course Objective
This 3-day course is designed for those delegates who have successfully completed a lead auditor course of other management systems (e.g. IRCA ISO 9000 or IEMA ISO 14001). The course content is identical to the first three days of the 5-day lead auditor course, in which all the essential elements of OHSAS 18001 will be covered.

Course Outline

• Occupational Health and Safety concepts
• Introduction of BS8800 and OHSAS 18001
• Difference between ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001
• Interpretation of OHSAS 18001 requirements
• Hazard identification & risks assessment
• Planning, preparation & implementation of OHSAS 18001 auditing skills
• Practical Workshops

Certification
Delegates who successfully completed the program and passed the written examination will be issued a Certificate of Successful Completion by IRCA.