The PECB ISO 45001 Lead Implementer is a comprehensive five-day training course designed to develop the professional competence required to establish, implement, manage, and maintain an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OH&S MS) in full alignment with ISO 45001:2018 requirements and guidance. This advanced program equips participants with an in-depth understanding of ISO 45001 requirements, together with the best practices and proven approaches essential for successful OH&S MS implementation and ongoing maintenance. The ultimate objective of this training course is to enable participants to create the conditions for safer, healthier workplaces.

Why You Should Attend

This training course empowers participants to guide organizations in systematically managing occupational health and safety responsibilities, proactively preventing work-related injury and ill health, and providing safe and healthy workplaces. Through comprehensive instruction and practical application, you will gain the expertise necessary to drive meaningful improvements in workplace safety culture and performance.

Key areas of focus include:

• Mastery of ISO 45001 requirements from an implementer’s perspective

• Application of PECB’s IMS2 Methodology and industry best practices

• Strategies for initiating, planning, and executing OH&S MS implementation projects

• Approaches for operating, maintaining, and continually improving an OH&S MS

• Preparation for third-party certification audits

The training course concludes with a certification examination. Successful candidates may apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 45001 Lead Implementer” credential. This IAS-accredited and internationally recognized certification validates your professional competence to implement an OH&S MS in full alignment with the requirements of ISO 45001.

Who Should Attend?

The ISO 45001 Lead Implementer training course is intended for:

• Individuals responsible for maintaining and improving workplace safety

• Occupational health and safety officers, consultants, and advisors

• Professionals wishing to become proficient in PECB’s IMS2 Methodology for OH&S MS implementation

• Individuals responsible for maintaining OH&S MS conformity to ISO 45001 requirements

• Members of occupational health and safety teams

• Those aspiring to pursue careers as OH&S MS implementers, consultants, or officers

Learning Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an Occupational Health and Safety Management System based on ISO 45001.

• Interpret ISO 45001 requirements for an OH&S MS from the perspective of an implementer.

• Initiate and plan the implementation of an OH&S MS using PECB’s IMS2 Methodology and other recognized best practices.

• Support an organization in operating, maintaining, and continually improving an OH&S MS in alignment with ISO 45001.

• Prepare an organization to undergo a third-party certification audit.

Educational Approach

This participant-centered training course features:

• Comprehensive coverage of theories, approaches, and best practices employed in OH&S MS implementation.

• Illustrative examples integrated throughout the five-day program to reinforce learning.

• Lecture sessions enhanced by practical examples based on a case study, incorporating role-playing scenarios and facilitated discussions.

• Dynamic interaction between participants and trainers through questions, discussion, and collaborative learning.

• Quizzes comprising stand-alone items after each section, and scenario-based quizzes at the end of each day—all designed to prepare participants thoroughly for the certification examination.

Prerequisites

The main requirements for participating in this training course are:

• Basic knowledge of ISO management system standards

• A general understanding of ISO 45001

• Familiarity with management system implementation principles