ISO 45001:2018 Internal Auditor Training in Finland

An Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OH&S MS) is a critical framework for improving workplace safety, reducing risk, and protecting the well-being of employees.
An effective internal audit ensures that this system operates efficiently and continues to improve performance.

This 2-day Internal Auditor Training Course equips participants with the knowledge and skills required to plan, conduct, and report internal audits based on ISO 45001:2018.
You will learn how to assess the conformance and implementation of OH&S processes, initiate audit programs, evaluate compliance, and provide actionable feedback to enhance your organization’s safety performance.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to perform internal audits that not only ensure compliance but also drive continuous improvement in occupational health and safety management.

Key Benefits

Participants should have:

• A general understanding of ISO 45001:2018 requirements and the principles of occupational health and safety management.

If you are new to the standard, it is strongly recommended that you first attend the ISO 45001 Requirements Course.

By completing this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the ISO 19011:2011 auditing guidelines and their application to ISO 45001.
• Plan, conduct, and follow up internal audit activities.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and compliance of OH&S processes.
• Compile factual audit reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Contribute to continual improvement of the OH&S Management System.

Skills You Will Gain

• Initiate and plan audits effectively.

• Conduct audit activities, including interviews, evidence collection, and observations.

• Prepare, document, and distribute audit findings.

• Follow up on corrective actions to ensure effectiveness.

• Build confidence to manage internal audit programs independently.

Day 1:

• Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

• Understanding ISO 45001:2018 structure and key requirements

• Principles of management system auditing (ISO 19011:2011)

• Audit planning and preparation

Day 2:

• Conducting audits and collecting objective evidence

• Reporting and communicating audit results

• Writing clear, factual audit reports

• Follow-up and corrective action management