ISO 45001 Foundation

The PECB Certified ISO 45001 Foundation training course provides participants with essential knowledge of occupational health and safety concepts and a comprehensive overview of the ISO 45001 requirements for an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OH&S MS). This foundational program is designed to introduce the key components of an OH&S MS, enabling participants to understand how organizations can systematically manage occupational health and safety responsibilities to create safer, healthier workplaces.

Why You Should Attend

This training course offers a structured introduction to the fundamental aspects of an OH&S MS based on ISO 45001. Through guided instruction, participants will gain insight into critical elements of occupational health and safety management, including:

  • Commitment and leadership from top management

  • Worker participation and consultation

  • Development and implementation of an OH&S policy

  • Operational planning and controls

  • Emergency preparedness and response

  • Performance evaluation and monitoring

  • Continual improvement mechanisms

Upon successful completion of the training course, participants are eligible to sit for the certification examination. Passing the exam qualifies you to apply for the “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 45001 Foundation” credential. This internationally recognized certificate validates your professional understanding of ISO 45001 requirements and demonstrates your ability to participate effectively in OH&S MS implementation projects.

Who Should Attend?

The ISO 45001 Foundation training course is intended for:

  • Managers and consultants seeking to become acquainted with the basic concepts of occupational health and safety

  • Individuals committed to creating safer and healthier workplaces within their organizations

  • Professionals interested in understanding the main requirements of ISO 45001 for an Occupational Health and Safety Management System

  • Those pursuing a career in occupational health and safety

Learning Objectives

This training course enables participants to:

  • Understand the basic occupational health and safety concepts, definitions, and approaches.

  • Become acquainted with the ISO 45001 requirements for an Occupational Health and Safety Management System.

  • Develop a general understanding of how ISO 45001 requirements can be applied within an organizational context.

Educational Approach

This participant-centered training course features:

  • Lecture sessions enhanced by clear graphics, practical examples, and facilitated discussions.

  • Interactive engagement through participant questions, peer exchange, and collaborative learning.

  • Quizzes designed to simulate the format and rigor of the certification examination, providing effective preparation.

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites to participate in this training course, making it accessible to all professionals beginning their journey in occupational health and safety management.

The exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certificate Programme. It covers the following competency domains:

Domain 1: Fundamental concepts and principles of occupational health and safety management and OH&S MS

Domain 2: ISO 45001 requirements for an OH&S MS — Clauses 4 to 10

After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credential shown on the table below.

The certificate requirements for the ISO 45001 Foundation are:

 

Designation Exam Professional experience MS audit/assessment experience OHS-MS project experience Other requirements
PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 45001 Foundation Pass the PECB ISO 45001 Foundation exam None None None Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
  • Certificate and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
  • PECB will provide training material of over 200 pages of information and practical examples.
  • An attestation of course completion worth 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants who have attended the training course.
  • In case of exam failure, the candidate can retake the exam once for free within 12 months of the initial exam date.
Original price was: $750.00.Current price is: $395.00.
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Course agenda

Day 1: Introduction to occupational health and safety management, OH&S MS, and clauses 4–6 of ISO 45001

Day 2: Clauses 7–10 of ISO 45001 and the certificate exam