IOSH Approves the Unique CRS Risk-based Auditing Course

Corporate Risk Systems (CRS) is pleased to announce the approval by IOSH (the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) of its risk-based auditing course.

The five-day course – called 'SHE Auditing – A Management Systems Approach' - is the only integrated management systems auditing course fully approved by IOSH. It is based on both ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001, and is one of the best courses managers have ever attended – so say CRS's past delegates. It is suitable for external accreditation of Auditors and Lead Auditors after suitable practical experience.

Participants work as auditors to appraise the Health, Safety and Environmental Management System (HSE-MS) of Petros Barola Ltd, a fictitious but highly realistic case study based on the distribution department of an integrated petrochemicals company located on the Caribbean island of Barola.

The course is designed to introduce new and experienced auditors to a dynamic risk-based approach for assessing the effectiveness of any HSE-MS, including those based upon ISO 14001 and/or OHSAS 18001. It has also proven extremely beneficial for preparing technically competent line managers and supervisors prior to secondment to an audit team.

The intensive programme consists of a rich blend of tutorials, workshops and hands-on activities within the audit case study. Participants work in small teams, and each team is led by an experienced Lead Auditor. They prepare an audit work programme and have an opportunity to meet and interview a variety of Petros staff. Interviewees provide documents for the auditors to review, analyse and use as they would in a real audit. The culmination of the class is a presentation to the senior management of the company.

In addition to the open course dates offered on our website www.crsrisk.com, the course will be offered by IOSH as a part of its popular CPD programme. It is available as an in-company class for a minimum of six (6) delegates.

The tutorial team will be lead by Stephen Asbury, Managing Director of CRS and author of the book the best-selling course book ‘HSEQ Audits - A Risk-based Approach’ [ISBN 978-0-750-68026-4] which is provided to all participants on the course.

Participants who successfully complete the course work, and pass the moderated examination are issued with certificates by IOSH.