About the Course
ISO 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.
Course Agenda
ISO 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.
Examination
The PECB Certified ISO 45001 Lead Auditor exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of an occupational health and safety management system
Domain 2: ISO 45001 requirements for an OH&S MS – Clauses 4 to 10
Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
Domain 4: Preparing for an ISO 45001 audit
Domain 5: Conducting an ISO 45001 audit
Domain 6: Closing an ISO 45001 audit
Domain 7: Managing an ISO 45001 audit program
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 the ISO 45001 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
The PECB ISO 45001 Auditor certification scheme has the following requirements:
Credential | Exam | Professional experience | MS audit/assessment experience | Other requirements |
PECB Certified ISO 45001 Provisional Auditor | PECB Certified ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
PECB Certified ISO 45001 Auditor | PECB Certified ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent | Two years: One year of work experience in OH&S management | Audit activities: a total of 200 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
PECB Certified ISO 45001 Lead Auditor | PECB Certified ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent | Five years: Two years of work experience in OH&S management | Audit activities: a total of 300 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
PECB Certified ISO 45001 Senior Lead Auditor | PECB Certified ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent | Ten years: Seven years of work experience in OH&S management | Audit activities: a total of 1,000 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
Note: PECB Certified Individuals who do possess the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor Credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master Credential, given they have taken 4 additional Foundation Exams which are related to this scheme. For more detailed information about the Foundation Exams and the overall Master Requirements, please go to the following link: https://pecb.com/master-credentials.
To be considered valid, the audit activities should follow best audit practices and include the following:
Planning an audit
Managing an audit program
Drafting audit reports
Drafting nonconformity reports
Drafting audit working documents
Conducting documented information review
Carrying out on-site audit activities
Following up on nonconformities
Leading a team of auditors
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, you can retake the exam within 12 months free of charge.
For additional information, please contact us at info@bonegaconsulting.com.
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