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ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Foundation Training Course

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Occupational Health and Safety Management System Training

The PECB Certified ISO 45001 Foundation training course introduces participants to the fundamental concepts, principles, and requirements of an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OH&S MS) based on ISO 45001. This training course provides a comprehensive overview of workplace health and safety management practices designed to help organizations create safer, healthier, and more compliant work environments.

Participants will gain an understanding of key ISO 45001 requirements, including leadership commitment, worker participation, operational planning and controls, emergency preparedness and response, performance evaluation, and continual improvement initiatives. The course also explains how organizations can implement effective occupational health and safety practices to reduce workplace risks, improve employee well-being, and strengthen safety culture.

After successfully completing the training course and passing the certification exam, participants may apply for the “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 45001 Foundation” credential. This internationally recognized certification demonstrates foundational knowledge of ISO 45001 requirements and occupational health and safety management principles.

Why Should You Attend?

Organizations across industries continue to prioritize workplace health and safety to improve employee protection, strengthen compliance efforts, and reduce operational risks.

This training course helps participants:

  • Understand the fundamental principles of occupational health and safety management
  • Learn the core requirements of ISO 45001
  • Explore how Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems support safer workplaces
  • Understand worker participation and leadership responsibilities within an OH&S MS
  • Learn how organizations improve workplace safety through continual improvement initiatives
  • Prepare for the PECB ISO 45001 Foundation certification exam

Who Should Attend?

This training course is intended for:

  • Managers and consultants seeking foundational knowledge of occupational health and safety management
  • Individuals interested in creating safer and healthier workplaces
  • Professionals seeking to understand ISO 45001 requirements for an OH&S MS
  • Individuals pursuing a career in occupational health and safety
  • Team members involved in workplace safety and compliance initiatives

Learning Objectives

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

  • Understand occupational health and safety concepts, definitions, and principles
  • Explain the primary ISO 45001 requirements for an Occupational Health and Safety Management System
  • Develop a general understanding of how ISO 45001 requirements can be applied within organizations
  • Understand the importance of continual improvement and operational safety controls
  • Support workplace safety and compliance initiatives within an organization

Educational Approach

This participant-centered training course combines theoretical instruction with practical examples and interactive learning activities.

Participants benefit from:

  • Lecture sessions supported by graphics, examples, and discussions
  • Interactive discussions and participant engagement
  • Quizzes designed to reinforce learning and simulate the certification exam experience
  • Practical explanations of occupational health and safety management concepts
  • Flexible self-paced professional learning opportunities

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to participate in this training course.

Building Safer and Healthier Workplaces

An effective Occupational Health and Safety Management System helps organizations reduce workplace incidents, improve operational safety, strengthen compliance practices, and support employee well-being.

ISO 45001 provides organizations with a structured framework for identifying workplace hazards, managing occupational risks, improving emergency preparedness, and promoting continual improvement initiatives. Organizations that implement strong OH&S management practices can strengthen safety culture, improve workforce confidence, and support long-term operational resilience.

Professionals with foundational knowledge of ISO 45001 can contribute to safer workplace environments while supporting organizational compliance and occupational health initiatives.

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 certification exam

Examination

The “PECB ISO 45001 Foundation” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program.

The examination covers the following competency domains:

  • Fundamental concepts and principles of occupational health and safety management and OH&S MS
  • ISO 45001 requirements for an OH&S MS — Clauses 4 to 10

Certificate Requirements

After successfully passing the exam, participants may apply for the credential shown in the certification table below.

The certificate requirements for the ISO 45001 Foundation are as follows:

General Information

  • Certification and examination fees are included in the course price
  • Participants receive over 200 pages of training materials containing practical examples and instructional guidance
  • Participants who complete the course receive an attestation worth 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits
  • Candidates who do not pass the exam may retake it once free of charge within 12 months of the initial exam date

Training Format

Self-Study
Self-paced training that includes official course materials, practical examples, exercises, quizzes, and standard documentation without instructor-led video presentations.

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