Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Management System auditing is a crucial process wherein an organization conducts an independent appraisal of its activities. The primary objective of HSE auditing is to provide management with valuable information to support decision-making and assist members of the organization in effectively fulfilling their responsibilities. Through HSE auditing, the organization can obtain analyses, evaluations, recommendations, guidance, and information regarding the activities under review, the adequacy and effectiveness of the organization's HSE control system, and the quality of performance. The format and level of detail in the information provided may vary based on the specific requirements and requests of those commissioning the audit(s). HSE auditing plays a vital role in promoting continuous improvement and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards within the organization.

Course Objectives:

This state-of-the-art course is designed by our Engineering Team to prepare HSE auditors for the examination of the USA Board of Environmental, Health & Safety Auditor Certifications (BEAC). This course meets and exceeds the requirements for training the candidates for BEAC® Certified Auditor (CPEA).

Upon the successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:-

Apply and gain an in-depth knowledge of the HSE management system model to discuss the HSE international standards
Employ HSE policy and identify the components of the HSE management system (HSEMS) structure
Analyze the hierarchy of HSE documents and recognize the responsibilities of HSEMS
Identify the elements of the HSE management system model and be able to know their features and functions
Understand the legal background
Appreciate the key elements of a safety management system
Develop the skills necessary to undertake audits and site inspections successfully
Understand the importance of and how to assess the safety culture of an organization
Evaluate the emergency plans of an organization
Carry out the latest control methodology including job hazard analysis, change analysis, process hazard analysis, phase hazard analysis, and describe the hierarchy of hazard controls
Identify the auditor’s ethics & standards of conduct and be able to recognize their importance in safety auditing, hazard identification & site inspection
Improve audit program design & management taking consideration the protocols, checklists, and guidelines needed for its planning & implementation
Conduct audit engagement by observing the pre-audit activities, on-site-activities, and post-audit activities
Discuss the audit of internal control systems including the process of preparing, coordinating, directing, and obtaining feedback as well as the audit of regulatory aspects & requirements and recognize the audit of process operations, environmental impacts, and the related control technology
Determine the auditor personal qualities and communication including the attitude, adaptability, determination, and leadership
Plan & conduct a site inspection and manage an effective inspection program

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for environmental, safety, and quality management system specialists who need to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to plan, conduct, report, and lead audits of Environmental, health, and Safety Management Systems. Also, this training course is a suitably wide range of professionals but will significantly benefit:

HSE Personnel
Engineers
Maintenance Personnel
Employee Representatives
Human Resources Professionals
All personnel involved in selecting or vetting contractors
All line Managers, Supervisors and Team Leaders
Any other staff who are involved in monitoring the HSE management system

Course Outlines:

Introduction to Audits, Legislation, and Contractors

Introduction to Safety Audits and Inspections
The legal aspects relating to monitoring performance
Seveso, COMAH, PSM 1910.119, CDM Regulations, & ILO C-167
ISO 45001
Contractor Selection and Control
Evaluating risk assessments and safe systems of work

Elements of a Safety Management System – Audits

Types of Safety Management Systems
Core Elements of Safety Management Systems
Proactive and reactive monitoring of performance
Measurement Techniques
Competencies for Auditors
Audits and their Critical Components

Inspections

Observation Techniques
Specific Audit/Inspection Systems - Physical Inspection of the Site
Confined Space Entry
Lifting equipment and lifting operations
Work at height and safe access
Chemicals
Fire Assessment
Permit to Work Systems

Safety Culture

Safety Culture and Human Factors
Negative and Positive Dimensions
Taylor, Herzberg, McGregor, and Maslow
Natural Penalties and Consequences
ABC Analysis (Antecedents, Behavior, and consequences)
What drives behavior?
Auditing and improving the safety culture

Emergency and Contingency Planning

Internal Emergency Plans
External Emergency Plans
Auditing Emergency Plans
Audit Reports
Contingency Planning
Actions for Improvement

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