
ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System
ISO 45001
Occupational Health and Safety Management System
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).

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, organisations provide safer and healthier work environments.
ISO 45001 applies to organisations of all sizes and industries that seek to prevent work-related injuries, diseases, and deaths and promote 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.
Benefits of Certification
Due to the high number of occupational accidents and deaths, better and more effective practices which guarantee the health and safety of workers in the workplace is a necessity. To mitigate the risk and hazards in the workplace, organizations must prioritize the health and safety of their employees.
Organizations and individuals operating in any industry must collaborate to achieve the same goal, which is to reduce as much as possible the number of accidents that lead to injury or health-related issues.
Attending a PECB ISO 45001 training course, be it Foundation, Lead Auditor, or Lead Implementer, will enable you to comprehend internationally recognized practices that are intended to improve the working conditions and guarantee the well-being of employees. Furthermore, you will earn a globally recognized certificate on occupational health and safety management, which will demonstrate that you are capable to understand, implement or audit health and safety policies, controls, and processes to reduce work-related injuries.

There is no doubt that poor occupational health and safety practices bring enormous emotional distress, human costs, and economic burden. Therefore, organizations should employ a systematic approach to OH&S management.
Health and safety guidelines and procedures will help organizations to:
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Prevent illnesses and injuries in the workplace: OH&S guidelines and procedures aim to promote health and safety in the workplace and protect workers from risks and hazards related to their health, safety, and well-being. The implementation of such guidelines and procedures contributes to the reduction of work-related illnesses and injuries.
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Reduce health and safety hazards and risks: Organizations use different equipment and tools to do their work. As such, proper usage and personal care when working with organizational equipment is essential. Detailed guidelines and concise procedures for equipment use will enable organizations to reduce the health and safety hazards and risks in the workplace.
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Prevent unwanted consequences: Well-constructed guidelines and procedures will help both workers and organizations to prevent the negative consequences of health and safety risks and hazards.
An effective OH&S MS based on ISO 45001 has the potential to shape and improve an organization’s way of working and can make the workplace a safer and better place.
Some of the benefits that organizations would gain by implementing an OH&S MS based on ISO 45001 include, but are not limited to:
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Enhanced reputation among internationally recognized businesses as a result of implementing the best practices of occupational health and safety
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Increased trust of employees by demonstrating that the organization is committed to improve their safety and health in the workplace
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Reduced insurance premiums and claims
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Increased return on investment due to improved staff productivity, while the injuries within the workplace will be reduced
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Reduced employee turnover because the main focus will be in the mental and physical well-being of the employees
Introduction
ISO 45001 is the first global Occupational Health and Safety Management System standard that replaces OHSAS 18001. The ISO 45001 Introduction training course enables you to comprehend the basic concepts and principles of an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OH&S MS).
By attending the ISO 45001 Introduction course, you will understand the importance of an Occupational Health and Safety Management System and the benefits that businesses, society and governments can obtain.
Target Audience
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Individuals interested in Occupational Health and Safety Management
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Individuals seeking to gain knowledge about the main processes of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OH&S MS)
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Day 1: Introduction to the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OH&S MS) based on ISO 45001.
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Learning objectives
By the end of this training course, the participant will:
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Understand the main principles and concepts of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)
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Understand the main requirements of ISO 45001
Educational approach
The training course is participant-centred and contains:
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Essay-type exercises and multiple-choice quizzes
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Interactions between trainer and participants by means of questions, discussions, and explanations
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to participate in this training course.
Lead Implementer
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.
5
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3
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Day 1: Introduction to ISO 45001 and initiation of an OH&S MS implementation
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Day 2: Implementation plan of an OH&S MS
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Day 3: Implementation of an OH&S MS
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Day 4: OH&S monitoring, continual improvement, and preparation for the certification audit
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Day 5: Certification exam
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Target Audience
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Individuals responsible for maintaining and improving the workplace safety
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Occupational health and safety officers, consultants, and advisors
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Professionals wishing to acquaint themselves with PECB’s IMS2 Methodology for implementing an OH&S MS
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Individuals responsible for maintaining the conformity of OH&S MS to ISO 45001 requirements
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Members of OH&S teams
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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:
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Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an occupational health and safety management system (OH&S MS) based on ISO 45001
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Interpret the ISO 45001 requirements for an OH&S MS from the perspective of an implementer
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Initiate and plan the implementation of an OH&S MS based on ISO 45001, by utilizing PECB’s IMS2 Methodology and other best practices
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Support an organization in operating, maintaining, and continually improving an OH&S MS based on ISO 45001
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Prepare an organization to undergo a third-party certification audit
Educational approach
The training course is participant-centred and contains:
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Theories, approaches, and best practices used in OH&S MS implementation
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Illustrative examples throughout the four days of the training course
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Lecture sessions illustrated with practical examples based on a case study that includes role-playing and discussions
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Interaction between participants by means of questions and suggestions
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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.
Lead Auditor
SO 45001 is the first global occupational health and safety management system standard that replaces OHSAS 18001. The PECB Certified ISO 45001 Lead Auditor training course helps in developing the necessary skillset to perform occupational health and safety management system (OH&S MS) audits by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and methods.
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Day 1: Introduction to OH&S MS and ISO 45001
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Day 2: Audit principles and the preparation for and initiation of an audit
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Day 3: On-site audit activities
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Day 4: Closing the audit
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Day 5: Certification exam
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This training course has been developed to reflect the importance of an effective audit. It strengthens your knowledge and skills to plan and carry out an OH&S MS audit in compliance with the guidelines for auditing management systems provided in ISO 19011 and the certification process described in ISO/IEC 17021-1.
The exercises provided for this training course are designed to help you practice the most important aspects of an OH&S MS audit: ISO 45001 requirements, auditing principles, tools and techniques used to obtain evidence, leading a team of auditors, conducting interviews with auditees, reviewing documented information, drafting nonconformity reports, and preparing the final audit report.
The successful completion of the training course is followed by an exam. If you pass the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 45001 Lead Auditor” credential. An IAS certified and internationally recognized “PECB ISO 45001 Lead Auditor” certificate validates your professional capabilities and demonstrates your ability to audit an OH&S MS based on ISO 45001.
Target Audience
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Auditors interested in performing and leading OH&S MS certification audits
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Managers or consultants interested in advancing their knowledge of the OH&S MS audit process
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Internal auditors and individuals responsible for maintaining conformity to the requirements of ISO 45001
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Technical experts interested in preparing for an OH&S MS audit
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Expert advisors in occupational health and safety management
Learning objectives
By the end of this training course, the participant will:
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Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an occupational health and safety management system (OH&S MS) based on ISO 45001
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Interpret the ISO 45001 requirements for an OH&S MS from the perspective of an auditor
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Evaluate the OH&S MS conformity to ISO 45001 requirements, following the fundamental audit concepts and principles
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Plan, conducted, and closed an ISO 45001 compliance audit, by ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing
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Manage an ISO 45001 audit program
Educational approach
This training course is participant-centred and contains:
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Theories, approaches, and best practices used in ISO management system audits
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Lecture sessions illustrated with examples based on case studies
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Practical exercises based on a case study
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Interaction between participants through questions and suggestions
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Stand-alone and scenario-based quizzes, tailored to prepare the participants for the certification exam
Prerequisites
The main requirements for participating in this training course are a fundamental understanding of ISO 9001 requirements for a QMS and a comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.
Foundation
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.
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60
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Day 1: Introduction to occupational health and safety management, OH&S MS, and clauses 4–6 of ISO 45001
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Day 2: Clauses 7–10 of ISO 45001 and the certificate exam
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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.
Target Audience
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Managers/consultants seeking to get acquainted with the basic concepts of occupational health and safety
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Individuals that want to create safer and healthier workplaces in their organizations
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Individuals interested in getting acquainted with the main requirements of ISO 45001 for an OH&S MS
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Individuals interested in pursuing a career in occupational health and safety
Learning objectives
By the end of this training course, the participant will:
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Understand the basic occupational health and safety concepts, definitions, and approaches
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Get acquainted with the ISO 45001 requirements for an occupational health and safety management system
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Develop a general understanding of how ISO 45001 requirements could be applied in an organization
Educational approach
The training course is participant-centred and contains:
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Lecture sessions illustrated with graphics, examples, and discussions
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Interactions between participants by means of questions and suggestions
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Quizzes as a simulation and preview of the certificate exam
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to participate in this training course.
Transition
ISO 45001 Transition course enables you to gain a thorough understanding of the differences between OHSAS 18001 and ISO 45001. During this training course, you will be able to acquire the necessary knowledge and expertise to support an organization in planning and implementing the process of shifting from an OHSAS 18001 OH&S MS to ISO 45001 in a timely manner.
After becoming acquainted with the new concepts and requirements of ISO 45001, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified ISO 45001 Transition” credential. By holding a PECB Transition Certificate, you will be able to demonstrate that you have the practical knowledge and professional capabilities to successfully apply the ISO 45001 changes to an existing OH&S MS.
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3
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Day 1: Introduction to ISO 45001
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Day 2: ISO 45001 clause by clause and Certification Exam
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Target Audience
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Managers, trainers and/or consultants involved in the ISO 45001 OH&S MS transition
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Individuals responsible for planning and implementing an ISO 45001 transition
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Auditors seeking to perform the ISO 45001 transition certification
Learning objectives
By the end of this training course, the participant will:
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Learn about the main differences between OHSAS 18001 and ISO 45001
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Comprehend the new concepts and requirements of ISO 45001
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Learn how to effectively apply the ISO 45001 changes to an existing OH&S management system
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Understand the new High-Level Structure of ISO 45001 and learn how to apply it to an existing OH&S MS
Educational approach
This training course is participant-centred and contains:
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This training is based on both theory and best practices used in the process of transitioning from OHSAS 18001 to ISO 45001
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Lecture sessions are illustrated with practical questions and examples
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Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam
Prerequisites
A fundamental understanding of ISO 45001 and comprehensive knowledge of the transition processes.