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PECB ISO/IEC 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System Lead Implementer – Self Study
- Mode of Training: Self Study
- Duration: This comprehensive course spans 5 days, providing in-depth insights.
- CPD Certification: Gain approximately 31 CPD credits, enhancing your professional portfolio.
- Exam Duration: The final exam lasts for 3 hours, testing your grasp of the implementation process.
- Retake Exam: A retake exam option is available, ensuring thorough understanding and competence.
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Description
Why should you attend?
The PECB ISO 45001 Lead Implementer is a comprehensive five-day training course designed to provide you with the skills necessary to establish, implement, manage, and maintain an occupational health and safety management system (OH&S MS) in line with the ISO 45001:2018 standards. The course offers a thorough understanding of the ISO 45001 requirements, along with best practices and methodologies for effective implementation and ongoing management of an OH&S MS. Its primary goal is to empower you to foster safer working conditions.
Upon completion of the training, participants are eligible to take the certification exam. Successful candidates may then apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 45001 Lead Implementer” credential, an IAS-accredited and globally recognized certificate that affirms your ability to implement an OH&S MS according to ISO 45001 standards.
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.
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Course agenda
- Day 1: Introduction to ISO 45001 and the initiation of an OH&S MS implementation.
- Day 2: Planning the implementation of an OH&S MS.
- Day 3: Executing the implementation of an OH&S MS.
- Day 4: Monitoring OH&S, promoting continual improvement, and preparing for the certification audit.
- Day 5: Sitting for the certification exam.
Examination
The “PECB Certified ISO 45001 Lead Implementer” examination aligns fully with the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP) standards.
It encompasses several competency domains:
- Domain 1 covers the fundamental principles and concepts of Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) and OH&S Management Systems (MS).
- Domain 2 deals with the initiation of an OH&S MS implementation.
- Domain 3 is focused on planning an OH&S MS implementation in accordance with ISO 45001.
- Domain 4 involves the actual implementation of an OH&S MS based on ISO 45001. Domain 5 evaluates the performance of an OH&S MS.
- Domain 6 is dedicated to the continual improvement of an OH&S MS as per ISO 45001.
- Domain 7 prepares candidates for an OH&S MS certification audit.
Certification
After successfully passing the exam, you may apply for any of the credentials listed in the following table. A certificate will be awarded upon meeting all the requirements associated with the chosen credential. For detailed information on ISO 45001 certifications and the PECB certification procedure, consult the Certification Rules and Policies. The PECB ISO 45001 certification scheme credentials are subject to 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 |
Note: PECB certified individuals who possess the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master credential, given they have taken four additional Foundation exams related to the scheme.
To be considered valid, the implementation activities should follow best practices and include the following:
- Drafting an OH&S Management System plan
- Leading or managing an OH&S team
- Initiating the implementation of an OH&S Management System
- Implementing an OH&S Management System
- Managing documented information within the OH&S framework
- Monitoring the performance of the OH&S Management System
- Conducting activities for continual improvement of the OH&S Management System
General Information
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- The training course fee includes certification and examination costs.
- PECB will supply more than 450 pages of instructional material featuring explanations, guidance, and practical examples.
- Participants will receive a certificate for 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits.
- Should a candidate fail the exam, they are entitled to one free retake within 12 months of the original exam date.
