Certified ISO 45001 Lead Implementer

Holders can lead implementation of an OH&S management system, analysing context, defining scope and securing top management leadership and worker participation. They establish hazard identification and risk assessment processes, determine legal requirements, apply the hierarchy of controls, manage change, contractors and outsourcing, and embed performance evaluation and incident investigation.

Who it is for: Health and safety managers, consultants, operations managers and project leads implementing an OH&S management system.

1. 01Initiating the OH&S Management System15% of the exam

   • Analyse context, workers and interested parties to determine scope
   • Apply gap analysis to build an implementation plan
2. 02Leadership and Worker Participation15% of the exam

   • Design OH&S policy, roles and accountabilities for top management
   • Design mechanisms for consultation and participation of non-managerial workers
3. 03Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment25% of the exam

   • Design processes for proactive hazard identification and risk assessment
   • Apply processes to determine legal and other requirements
   • Design OH&S objectives and plans to achieve them
4. 04Operational Planning and Control20% of the exam

   • Apply the hierarchy of controls to eliminate hazards and reduce OH&S risks
   • Design management of change, procurement, contractor and outsourcing controls
5. 05Emergency Preparedness and Support10% of the exam

   • Design emergency preparedness and response processes
   • Apply competence, awareness, communication and documented information arrangements
6. 06Performance Evaluation and Improvement15% of the exam

   • Design monitoring, measurement and evaluation of compliance
   • Apply incident investigation, internal audit, management review and corrective action

Question types

Scenario-based 20% · Single choice 60% · Multiple response 20%

Delivery

Online (remote proctored), Test centre, On-site (corporate)

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.

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 Lead Implementer — online course28 h self-paced€699

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