ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System – Lead Implementer Training Course.
The International Labour Organization (ILO) estimates that every year, around 2.3 million workers around the world die from work-related accidents. According to ILO, every year, worldwide, there are around 340 million occupational accidents and around 160 million are victims to work-related illnesses. While in the past decades, great efforts were made to improve the health and safety of workers, there is still a lot that must be done. To tackle the issues related to the health and safety of workers, ISO has developed ISO 45001, an international standard that defines the requirements for an occupational health and safety management system (OH&S MS).
What is ISO 45001?
Based on the British standard OHSAS 18001 and other international guidelines on occupational health and safety, ISO 45001 Occupational health and safety management systems — Requirements with guidance for use specifies the requirements for an OH&S MS. By establishing an effective OH&S MS based on this standard, organizations provide safer and healthier work environments.
ISO 45001 is applicable to organizations of all sizes and industries that seek to prevent work-related injuries, diseases, and deaths and promotes the establishment of safe working environments and the continual improvement of occupational health and safety performance.
ISO 45001 shares the High-Level Structure (HLS) similar to other ISO management system standards like ISO 9001 for quality management and ISO 14001 for environmental management which allows organizations to easily integrate two or more management systems. Since its publication in 2018, ISO 45001 replaced the British standard OHSAS 18001.
ISO 45001 Lead Implementer
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?
The ISO 45001 Lead Implementer training course is intended for:
- 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
Learning objectives
By the end of this training course, the participant will be able to:
- Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an occupational health and safety management system (OH&S MS) based on ISO 45001
- Interpret the ISO 45001 requirements for an OH&S MS from the perspective of an implementer
- Initiate and plan the implementation of an OH&S MS based on ISO 45001, by utilizing PECB’s IMS2 Methodology and other best practices
- Support an organization in operating, maintaining, and continually improving an OH&S MS based on ISO 45001
- Prepare an organization to undergo a third-party certification audit
Educational approach
This training course is participant-centered and contains:
- Theories, approaches, and best practices used in OH&S MS implementation
- Illustrative examples throughout the four days of the training course
- Lecture sessions illustrated with practical examples based on a case study that includes role-playing and discussions
- Interaction between participants by means of questions and suggestions
- Quizzes with stand-alone items (after each section) and scenario-based quizzes (at the end of each day), intended to prepare the participants for the certification exam
Prerequisites
The main requirements for participating in this training course are a basic knowledge of ISO management system standards, a general understanding of ISO 45001, and the MS implementation principles.
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
Examination
This course is taught in partnership with PECB. 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
For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.
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:
| Credential | Exam | Professional experience | OHS-MS project experience | Other requirements |
| PECB Certified ISO 45001 Provisional Implementer | PECB Certified ISO 45001 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 45001 Implementer | PECB Certified ISO 45001 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | Two years: One year of work experience in OH&S management | Project activities: a total of 200 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 45001 Lead Implementer | PECB Certified ISO 45001 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | Five years: Two years of work experience in OH&S management | Project activities: a total of 300 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 45001 Senior Lead Implementer | PECB Certified ISO 45001 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | Ten years: Seven years of work experience in OH&S management | Project activities: a total of 1,000 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
To be considered valid, the implementation activities should follow best practices and include the following:
- Drafting an OH&S MS plan
- Managing or leading an OH&S team
- Initiating an OH&S MS implementation
- Implementing an OH&S MS
- Managing documented information
- Monitoring the OH&S MS performance
- Performing continual improvement activities
General Information
- Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course.
- PECB will provide over 450 pages of instructional materials containing explanations, guidance, and practical examples.
- A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued.
- In case of exam failure, candidates can retake the exam once for free within 12 months following the initial exam date.
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