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ISO 45001 Occupational Health & SafetyFoundationI45001-F

Certified ISO 45001 Foundation

Validates foundational knowledge of occupational health and safety management systems based on ISO 45001:2018, including worker participation, hazard identification and the hierarchy of controls.

Exam
1 h
Questions
40
Pass mark
65%
Valid for
3 years

About this certification

Holders can explain the purpose of an OH&S management system and the structure of ISO 45001:2018 within the Harmonized Structure. They can describe leadership and worker participation, hazard identification and assessment of OH&S risks and opportunities, legal requirements, the hierarchy of controls, management of change, procurement and emergency preparedness.

Who it is for: Health and safety staff, supervisors, worker representatives and anyone working within an OH&S management system.

Syllabus

What you'll be assessed on — 5 modules. The percentage is each module's share of the exam.
  1. 01OH&S Management Concepts15% of the exam
    • Explain the purpose and intended outcomes of an OH&S management system
    • Describe key terms such as hazard, OH&S risk and OH&S opportunity
  2. 02Structure, Context and Leadership20% of the exam
    • Describe clauses 4 to 10 and the Harmonized Structure
    • Explain top management leadership and worker consultation and participation
  3. 03Planning25% of the exam
    • Describe hazard identification and assessment of OH&S risks and opportunities
    • Explain how legal and other requirements are determined and objectives are set
  4. 04Operation25% of the exam
    • Describe the hierarchy of controls for eliminating hazards and reducing risks
    • Explain management of change, procurement, contractors and emergency preparedness
  5. 05Evaluation and Improvement15% of the exam
    • Describe monitoring, compliance evaluation, internal audit and management review
    • Explain incident investigation, nonconformity and corrective action

Competencies assessed

  • OH&S MS Concepts — Explains the purpose and structure of an OH&S management system.
  • Participation Awareness — Describes worker consultation and participation.
  • Risk Awareness — Describes hazard identification and the hierarchy of controls.
  • Improvement Awareness — Explains incident investigation and continual improvement.

Exam blueprint

Closed-book, timed examination with single-choice questions.
Questions per module40 questions · 1 h · pass 65%
  • OH&S Management Concepts6
  • Structure, Context and Leadership8
  • Planning10
  • Operation10
  • Evaluation and Improvement6
Question types
Single choice 100%
Delivery
Online (remote proctored), Test centre
Retakes
Up to three attempts within any 12-month period. A 14-day waiting period applies after a first unsuccessful attempt and 30 days after a second. Each retake requires a new booking and fee. Retakes draw a different randomised form from the question bank.

Provisional cut score — psychometric validation is required before live delivery. Blueprint v1.0.

Your path to certification

  1. 1

    Register

    Create a free account and start the programme.

  2. 2

    Practice

    Online practice test, 8 questions.

  3. 3

    Training

    Optional

    Online course or classroom — or skip it.

  4. 4

    Certification

    Independent exam and certification decision.

  • Practice test8 questions · 20 min · 70% to pass · free with the programme
  • ISO 45001 Foundation — online course14 h self-paced€349
  • ISO 45001 Foundation — classroom courseAtlas Test Centre (Demo), Berlin · 14 hDemo organisation€595
    • 27 Nov 2026 – 28 Nov 2026 · Atlas Test Centre (Demo), Berlin
    • 25 Dec 2026 – 26 Dec 2026 · Atlas Test Centre (Demo), Berlin

Training is optional and does not by itself confer certification. Find a training partner

Eligibility & prerequisites

Required

  • No formal prerequisites

Recommended

  • General awareness of workplace health and safety

More information

Certification process
  1. 1. Application — Create an account and apply for this certification.
  2. 2. Eligibility review — AQSCERT checks the formal eligibility requirements.
  3. 3. Assessment — Sit the 1 h examination online or at a test centre.
  4. 4. Independent decision — A decision maker not involved in your training or assessment reviews all evidence.
  5. 5. Issuance — A digitally signed certificate with QR verification, valid for 3 years.
  6. 6. Recertification — Before expiry, evidence 30 hours of CPD or re-sit the examination.
  7. Certificates may be suspended, withdrawn or revoked in line with the Certification Scheme. Status is always shown on the public verification page.
Scheme & accreditation
Certification scheme
Environment, Energy & Safety Certification Scheme
Scheme code
AQS-SCH-27
Scheme version
v1.0 (effective 1 Jan 2026)

Accreditation: AQSCERT is accredited by DA, an IAF MLA signatory, to ISO/IEC 17024. Our programmes are developed by leading experts from industry.

Ready to start I45001-F?

Practise online, add optional training, then sit the independent exam.

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