Mastering OSH Audits: Effective Internal & External Compliance Reviews

Mastering OSH Audits: Effective Internal & External Compliance Reviews

 

Intermediate | 5 days | Face to Face / Online / Elearning | Certificate
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Course Overview

Course Summary
Course Title Mastering OSH Audits: Effective Internal & External Compliance Reviews
Organization Tech For Development (T4D)
Venue Tech For Development (T4D) Training Centre
Duration 5 days
Target Industries
Target Job Roles
Course Fees (Face-to-Face) USD 1,500/KES 99,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Course Fees (Virtual) USD 1,000/KES 70,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Training Modes Virtual and face-to-face training
Payment Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course
Accreditation Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Introduction

Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) audits play a critical role in safeguarding workplace environments, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This comprehensive 5-day course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to effectively conduct both internal and external OSH audits. The course offers a holistic approach, combining theoretical foundations with practical applications through hands-on exercises, real-world case studies, and interactive workshops. Participants will learn best practices in planning, executing, and reporting audits, as well as identifying non-conformities and implementing corrective actions. 

Duration:

5 Days

Target Audience:

  • OSH professionals and managers
  • Compliance officers and internal auditors
  • Health and safety inspectors
  • Human resource professionals
  • Operations and facility managers
  • Safety committee members
  • Professionals responsible for ensuring OSH compliance

Personal Benefits:

  • Master the processes and methodologies for conducting comprehensive OSH audits.
  • Enhance problem-solving skills through real-world case studies and practical exercises.
  • Improve career prospects by acquiring specialized audit and compliance expertise.
  • Increase confidence in managing audit-related challenges and implementing corrective actions.

Organizational Benefits:

  • Ensure robust compliance with OSH regulatory standards through effective audits.
  • Identify and address operational risks, reducing incidents and non-compliance penalties.
  • Strengthen internal systems by adopting best practices in audit methodologies.
  • Foster a proactive culture of continuous improvement and workplace safety.

Course Objectives:

  • Understand the principles and objectives of internal and external OSH audits.
  • Gain proficiency in planning, executing, and reporting OSH audits.
  • Develop the ability to identify non-conformities and recommend corrective actions.
  • Learn to manage audit processes for continuous organizational improvement.
  • Apply audit techniques to real-world scenarios for enhanced learning.
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Course Modules

Course Modules:

Module 1: Fundamentals of OSH Auditing

  • Principles and types of OSH audits (internal vs. external)
  • Regulatory frameworks and audit requirements
  • Roles and responsibilities of auditors and auditees
  • Practical Exercise: Identify audit requirements for various industries
  • Case Study: Analyzing audit processes in high-risk environments

Module 2: Planning and Preparing for OSH Audits

  • Defining audit scope, objectives, and criteria
  • Developing audit plans and schedules
  • Risk-based audit planning approaches
  • Practical Exercise: Create an audit plan for a sample organization
  • Case Study: Successful audit preparation strategies

Module 3: Conducting Effective OSH Audits

  • Techniques for data collection (interviews, document reviews, site inspections)
  • Identifying non-conformities and assessing risks
  • Managing audit teams and stakeholder communications
  • Practical Exercise: Conduct a simulated OSH audit
  • Case Study: Overcoming challenges during live audits

Module 4: Reporting Audit Findings and Corrective Actions

  • Documenting audit results and preparing reports
  • Communicating audit outcomes to stakeholders
  • Developing and tracking corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
  • Practical Exercise: Draft an audit report and CAPA plan
  • Case Study: Impact of audit findings on organizational compliance

Module 5: Continuous Improvement and Audit Follow-up

  • Monitoring corrective actions and verifying effectiveness
  • Conducting follow-up audits for sustained compliance
  • Strategies for continuous improvement in OSH performance
  • Practical Exercise: Design a continuous improvement plan based on audit results
  • Case Study: Real-life examples of audit-driven improvements
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Course Administration

Methodology

Instructor-led sessions use a blended learning approach combining presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work, delivered by seasoned industry experts. All facilitation and course materials are in English, so participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Training Venue

The training will be held at the Tech For Development Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

Accommodation & Airport Transfer

Arranged upon request.For reservations contact the Training Officer:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179

Tailor-Made

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our T4D Training Centre or at a convenient location.

Payment

Payment should be transferred to the T4D account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected].

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