ISO 45003: Psychological Health and Safety at Work Lead Auditor
ISO 45003: Psychological Health and Safety at Work Lead Auditor
- Comprehensive Expertise: Gain in-depth knowledge of psychosocial risk management and its integration into workplace safety systems.
- Enhanced Career Opportunities: Qualify for specialized roles in workplace health and safety, auditing, and HR leadership.
- Practical Audit Skills: Learn techniques to evaluate and improve psychological health and safety practices.
- Organizational Impact: Contribute to healthier workplaces, reduced absenteeism, and enhanced employee morale.
- Global Recognition: Earn a certification aligned with ISO standards, recognized worldwide.
- Understand the principles and requirements of ISO 45003.
- Identify and assess psychosocial risks in workplace settings.
- Plan and conduct audits of psychological health and safety management systems.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of policies, controls, and interventions related to psychological well-being.
- Recommend improvements to foster a safer, more supportive work environment.
- Lead audit teams and communicate findings to management effectively.
- Introduction to Workplace Psychological Health
- Importance of psychological health in occupational safety.
- Overview of global trends and challenges in managing psychosocial risks.
- ISO 45003 Requirements and Applications
- Core elements of the standard and its role in enhancing ISO 45001.
- Policies, roles, and responsibilities in managing psychological health.
- Audit Methodology for Psychological Health
- Planning, conducting, and reporting audits in line with ISO 45003.
- Best practices for identifying psychosocial risks and assessing compliance.
- Psychosocial Risk Factors and Mitigation
- Common workplace stressors and their management.
- Approaches to fostering resilience and employee well-being.
- Auditor Competencies and Ethical Practices
- Key skills and ethical responsibilities of Lead Auditors.
- Building trust and effective communication during audits.
- Reporting and Recommendations
- Writing comprehensive audit reports and presenting findings.
- Proposing practical and effective interventions for improvement.
- Certification Process and Ongoing Improvement
- Steps for achieving and maintaining ISO 45003 certification.
- Tools for continual improvement in psychological health and safety.
- Specialized Roles
- Psychological Health and Safety Officer: Implement and oversee initiatives for mental well-being at work.
- Workplace Wellness Manager: Develop programs to enhance employee psychological health.
- Advanced Certifications
- ISO 45001 Lead Auditor: Expand expertise in occupational health and safety management systems.
- ISO 9001 or ISO 14001 Lead Auditor: Broaden skills in quality and environmental management systems.
- Consultancy and Advisory Services
- Provide expert guidance on psychosocial risk management and ISO 45003 compliance.
- Support organizations in creating and maintaining psychologically safe workplaces.
- Leadership Opportunities
- Occupational Health and Safety Manager: Lead holistic health and safety programs.
- HR Director: Drive organizational change focusing on employee well-being and engagement.
- Expert Trainers: Learn from industry professionals with extensive experience in psychosocial risk management and auditing.
- Interactive Learning: Engage in practical exercises, real-world case studies, and role-playing scenarios.
- Global Certification: Earn a credential recognized across industries worldwide.
- Comprehensive Resources: Access up-to-date materials, tools, and templates for effective auditing.
- Post-Course Support: Benefit from ongoing guidance to apply your learning in professional settings.
Study Units
- Introduction to ISO 45003 and Psychosocial Risk Management
- Overview of psychosocial risks and their impact on workplace health and safety.
- Key concepts and principles of ISO 45003.
- Understanding the Connection Between ISO 45001 and ISO 45003
- Integration of psychosocial risk management into occupational health and safety systems.
- The role of leadership and worker participation in psychological health initiatives.
- Audit Planning and Preparation
- Developing audit objectives and criteria specific to ISO 45003.
- Risk-based planning and preparation for workplace audits.
- Conducting the Audit
- Techniques for gathering evidence through interviews, surveys, and documentation review.
- Identifying psychosocial risks and evaluating controls.
- Psychological Health Risk Assessment
- Understanding workplace stressors, including workload, harassment, and poor work-life balance.
- Evaluating the effectiveness of interventions and preventive measures.
- Audit Reporting and Corrective Actions
- Preparing clear and actionable audit reports.
- Recommending corrective actions to address non-conformities and risks.
- Continual Improvement in Psychological Health and Safety
- Strategies for maintaining and improving psychological health management systems.
- Tools for monitoring and measuring the impact of implemented controls.
- Case Studies and Practical Exercises
- Real-world scenarios of psychosocial risk management audits.
- Interactive exercises to enhance understanding of ISO 45003 requirements.
Upon successful completion, participants will demonstrate the ability to:
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Understand ISO 45003 Requirements and their relationship with ISO 45001.
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Identify Psychosocial Hazards such as stress, harassment, workload, isolation, and job insecurity.
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Plan and Lead Audits for psychological health and safety management systems in accordance with ISO 19011.
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Evaluate Risk Controls and Interventions for psychosocial hazards.
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Assess Organizational Culture and leadership roles in promoting mental well-being.
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Prepare Audit Reports and recommend measurable, realistic corrective actions.
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Integrate Findings with ISO 45001 for a unified approach to total worker health and safety.
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Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Conduct while ensuring confidentiality and objectivity.
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Lead Continuous Improvement efforts that strengthen psychological safety across all levels.
This qualification is designed for professionals involved in occupational health, safety, and human performance, including:
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Lead Auditors and Internal Auditors seeking to specialize in psychosocial risk management.
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Health & Safety Managers / Advisors responsible for integrating psychological health into OH&S programs.
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Human Resources and People Experience Leaders overseeing employee engagement and well-being initiatives.
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Compliance and Governance Officers tasked with ensuring alignment with ISO 45003 and 45001.
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Consultants and Occupational Health Practitioners implementing or advising on ISO-based safety systems.
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Supervisors, Team Leads, and Line Managers aiming to build safe, supportive, and high-performing teams.
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Mental Health Champions / Well-being Coordinators promoting awareness and support structures across the workforce.
Our assessment process is designed to ensure every learner achieves the required level of knowledge, skills, and understanding outlined in each course unit.
Purpose of Assessment
Assessment helps measure how well a learner has met the learning outcomes. It ensures consistency, quality, and fairness across all learners.
What Learners Need to Do
Learners must provide clear evidence that shows they have met all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit. This evidence can take different forms depending on the course and type of learning.
Types of Acceptable Evidence
Assignments, reports, or projects
Worksheets or written tasks
Portfolios of practical work
Answers to oral or written questions
Test or exam papers
Understanding the Structure
Learning outcomes explain what learners should know, understand, or be able to do.
Assessment criteria set the standard learners must meet to achieve each learning outcome.
Assessment Guidelines
All assessment must be authentic, current, and relevant to the unit.
Evidence must match each assessment criterion clearly.
Plagiarism or copied work is not accepted.
All learners must complete assessments within the given timelines.
Where applicable, assessments may be reviewed or verified by internal or external quality assurers.
Full learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each qualification are available from page 8 of the course handbook.
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