Why should you attend?

The PECB ISO 45001 Lead Implementer is a five-day training course that aims to equip you with the competence to establish, implement, manage, and maintain an occupational health and safety management system (OH&S MS) in accordance with ISO 45001:2018 requirements and guidance. This training course aims to provide an in-depth understanding of ISO 45001 requirements, as well as the best practices and approaches used for the implementation and subsequent maintenance of an OH&S MS. The ultimate ambition of this training course is to enable you to create the conditions for a safer workplace.

The training course is followed by the certification exam. If you pass, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 45001 Lead Implementer” credential. IAS accredited and internationally recognized, the “PECB ISO 45001 Lead Implementer” certificate validates your competence to implement an OH&S MS based on the requirements of ISO 45001.

Who should attend?

• Individuals responsible for maintaining and improving the workplace safety
• Occupational health and safety officers, consultants, and advisors
• Professionals wishing to acquaint themselves with PECB’s IMS2 Methodology for implementing an OH&S MS
• Individuals responsible for maintaining the conformity of OH&S MS to ISO 45001 requirements
• Members of OH&S teams
• Individuals aspiring to pursue a career as OH&S MS implementers, consultants, or officers

Course agenda

DAY 1 | Introduction to ISO 45001 and initiation of an OH&S MS implementation

DAY 2 | Implementation plan of an OH&S MS

DAY 3 | Implementation of an OH&S MS

DAY 4 | OH&S monitoring, continual improvement, and preparation for the certification audit

DAY 5 | Certification Exam

Training material

The participant will receive training material containing more than 450 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 “PECB Certified ISO 45001 Lead Implementer” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:

• DOMAIN 1 | Fundamental principles and concepts of OH&S and OH&S MS
• DOMAIN 2 | Initiation of an OH&S MS implementation
• DOMAIN 3 | Planning of an OH&S MS implementation based on ISO 45001
• DOMAIN 4 | Implementation of an OH&S MS based on ISO 45001
• DOMAIN 5 | OH&S MS performance evaluation
• DOMAIN 6 | Continual improvement of an OH&S MS based on ISO 45001
• DOMAIN 7 | Preparing for an OH&S MS certification audit

The exam takes the form of a test consisting of 80 multiple-choice questions. It is an open-book exam, where candidates are allowed to use the following reference materials: training course materials, any personal notes taken during the training course, a hard copy dictionary, and a hard copy of a standard. The exam lasts 3 hours and can be taken online or in paper form. If you do not pass the exam, you can repeat the exam for free 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

The price includes participation in the course, 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.

Certification

Upon the successful completion of the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials shown in the table below. You will receive a certificate once you fulfill all the requirements related to the selected credential. For more information about ISO 45001 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

The credentials in the PECB ISO 45001 certification scheme have the following requirements: