Why should you attend?

The PECB Certified ISO 45001 Foundation training course outlines the basics of occupational health and safety and provides a comprehensive overview of ISO 45001 requirements for an occupational health and safety management system (OH&S MS). By participating in this training course, you will have the opportunity to understand the different aspects of an OH&S MS based on ISO 45001, including the commitment from top management of an organization, worker participation, OH&S policy, operational planning and controls, emergency preparedness and response, performance evaluation, and continual improvement.

The successful completion of the training course is followed by an exam. If you pass the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 45001 Foundation” certificate. An internationally recognized “PECB ISO 45001 Foundation” certificate validates your professional capabilities and demonstrates your ability to take part in an OH&S MS implementation project.

Who should attend?

• Managers/consultants seeking to get acquainted with the basic concepts of occupational health and safety
• Individuals that want to create safer and healthier workplaces in their organizations
• Individuals interested in getting acquainted with the main requirements of ISO 45001 for an OH&S MS
• Individuals interested in pursuing a career in occupational health and safety

Course agenda

DAY 1 | Introduction to occupational health and safety management, OH&S MS, and clauses 4–6 of ISO 45001

DAY 2 | Clauses 7–10 of ISO 45001 and the certificate exam

Training materials

The participant will receive a training material containing more than 200 pages of information and practical examples in electronic form via the KATE app. As part of the full-time course, the participant will also receive printed training materials.

Examination

The exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certificate Programme. It covers the following competency domains:

• DOMAIN 1 |  Fundamental concepts and principles of occupational health and safety management and OH&S MS
• DOMAIN 2 | ISO 45001 requirements for an OH&S MS — Clauses 4 to 10

The exam consists of 40 multiple-choice questions (a, b, c) and is closed book, i.e. no materials can be used. The exam takes 1 hour and can be taken online or in person. If you do not pass the exam, you can retake it free of charge within 12 months.

For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.

Price

Price includes course participation, electronic training materials, exam and PECB certification fees. In addition, the price of the full-time course includes a printed copy of the training material, lunch on the training days and refreshments.

Certificate

After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credential shown on the table below. 

The certificate requirements for the ISO 45001 Foundation are: