HSEP
1020
Fundamentals of Auditing in OHS
Lecture Hours
45.0
Seminar Hours
15.0
Lab Hours
0.0
CEU
6.0
Continuing Studies
Description
An Occupational Health & Safety audit is crucial in ensuring a safe and healthy working environment. Auditing principles and practices within Occupational Health and Safety management systems will reveal its strengths and weaknesses. Students examine audit frameworks, including regulatory compliance audits and management system audits aligned with standards such as ISO 45001 and COR programs. Emphasis is placed on audit planning, evidence gathering, evaluation of findings, reporting, corrective actions, and auditor ethics.