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1. Introduction to ISO 39001 and Road Traffic Safety

• Overview of ISO 39001 purpose and scope including (RTS management systems and organizational applicability)

• Key road traffic safety performance factors including (speed management, vehicle safety, and road user behavior)

• Relationship to other management system standards including (ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and integrated audit approaches)

• Benefits of RTS management systems including (crash reduction, liability management, and stakeholder confidence)

• Roles and responsibilities within an audit program including (auditors, audit program managers, and process owners)

2. Audit Principles and Methodology

• Core auditing principles including (integrity, fair presentation, and evidence-based approach)

• Types of audits including (internal, second-party, and certification audits)

• Audit program planning including (audit scope, criteria, and scheduling)

• Risk-based auditing approaches including (prioritizing high-risk RTS processes and locations)

• Auditor competence and conduct including (confidentiality, objectivity, and professional behavior)

3. Audit Preparation and Planning

• Developing audit plans including (objectives, scope, and audit criteria)

• Reviewing management system documentation including (RTS policies, procedures, and performance records)

• Preparing audit checklists including (ISO 39001 clause-based questions and evidence prompts)

• Coordinating audit logistics including (schedules, resource allocation, and site access)

• Communicating with auditees including (opening meeting preparation and audit notifications)

4. Conducting the Audit

• Gathering objective evidence including (document reviews, observations, and interviews)

• Interviewing techniques including (open-ended questioning and active listening)

• Sampling methods for audit evidence including (process sampling, record sampling, and site sampling)

• Identifying nonconformities including (major, minor, and observation classifications)

• Managing audit trail documentation including (evidence records, working papers, and traceability)

5. Audit Reporting and Nonconformity Management

• Structuring audit reports including (executive summaries, findings, and supporting evidence)

• Writing clear nonconformity statements including (requirement reference, evidence, and impact)

• Root cause analysis techniques including (5 Whys, fishbone diagrams, and contributing factor review)

• Corrective action planning including (action owners, timelines, and effectiveness criteria)

• Closing audit findings including (verification methods and follow-up audit scheduling)

6. Continual Improvement and Audit Program Management

• Using audit results to drive improvement including (management review inputs and trend analysis)

• Monitoring corrective action effectiveness including (follow-up audits and performance indicators)

• Maintaining audit program records including (audit history, competence records, and schedules)

• Supporting certification and surveillance audits including (readiness reviews and gap closure)

• Aligning audit outcomes with organizational RTS objectives including (targets, KPIs, and management commitment)

7. Group Discussion and Case Studies

• Review of real-world RTS audit scenarios including (fleet operations, roadworks, and public transport)

• Facilitated discussion on nonconformity classification including (major vs. minor determination challenges)

• Comparative analysis of audit approaches including (document-based vs. field-based evidence gathering)

• Peer-to-peer mock audit exercises including (checklist application and finding documentation)

• Lessons-learned discussion including (common audit pitfalls and best practice takeaways)