OHS 5057 - Auditing OHS Management Systems (Formerly COHS 3410)

Delivery Options Online: Self-Paced

Course Description

This course is designed to provide students with an intensive overview of the theory and practice of performing occupational health and safety audits. It provides a real emphasis on the importance of auditing to the continuous improvement process of occupational health and safety programs.

The course reviews the fundamental principles of auditing and describes the audit process itself in detail. The features of several different audit instruments are identified, along with considerations for best application in diverse types of occupational environments. Relevant OHSE case studies and examples are referenced throughout.

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Course Outline

This course includes 6 modules and requires approximately 46 hours of student engagement. For module details, access the course syllabus.

Learner Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Understand the essential knowledge of HSE audit principles, techniques, and tools, including developing, applying, and improving auditing processes.
Demonstrate skills in data collection, interpreting and analyzing audit data to generate insights, with proficiency in interviewing, verifying, evaluating, communicating, and reporting.
Understand the distinctions between inspections and audits, as well as the differences between compliance audits and management system audits.

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Notes

The University of New Brunswick (UNB) has joined forces with over 40 global organizations to sign the Singapore Accord, led by the International Network of Safety and Health Practitioner Organizations (INSHPO). This agreement introduces a comprehensive framework for occupational health and safety (OHS) professionals, designed to enhance their effectiveness across various industries.