Free ISO 45001 LA Exam Prep
PECB ISO 45001 Lead Auditor
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OH&S MS fundamentals + ISO 45001 familyYou are here
Master OH&S terminology, ISO 45001:2018 vs OHSAS 18001 differences, Annex SL structure, and the role of ISO 45002 implementation guidance.
ISO 45001 clauses 4-10 deep dive
Study every requirement clause with emphasis on leadership (5), planning (6), operation (8) including hierarchy of controls, and improvement (10).
Hazard ID, risk assessment, worker consultation
Apply proactive hazard identification (6.1.2), risk and opportunity assessment, hierarchy of controls (8.1.2), and clause 5.4 worker participation.
Audit principles and ISO 19011:2018
Cover audit principles, programme management, planning, conducting audits, sampling, evidence, reporting, and follow-up actions.
Audit findings, ethics, mock audits
Classify findings (major NC, minor NC, observation, OFI), draft non-conformity reports, and rehearse Stage 1/Stage 2 audit scenarios.
Practice exams and review
Take full-length practice exams, review weak clauses, and refine answers to scenario-based multiple-choice questions.
Can You Take the ISO 45001 LA Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Pass the PECB ISO 45001 Lead Auditor exam
- •For full Lead Auditor credential: 5 years professional experience (2 in OH&S) and 300 hours of audit activities
- •Sign the PECB Code of Ethics
- •Recertification required every 3 years (CPD hours and audit activity)
ISO 45001 LA Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
6-10 weeks typical
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
One free retake within 12 months if the first attempt is failed; subsequent retakes require an additional fee.
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What You'll Study
13 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Introduction & Exam Overview
1 sections
Chapter 1: OH&S Management Systems & ISO 45001 Fundamentals
5 sections
Chapter 2: Organizational Context & Worker Leadership (Clauses 4 & 5)
3 sections
Chapter 3: Planning for Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (Clause 6.1)
3 sections
Chapter 4: OH&S Objectives & Support Mechanisms (Clauses 6.2 & 7)
3 sections
Chapter 5: Operational Planning & The Hierarchy of Controls (Clause 8.1)
3 sections
Chapter 6: Emergency Response & Performance Evaluation (Clauses 8.2 & 9.1)
3 sections
Chapter 7: Internal Audit, Management Review & Improvement (Clauses 9.2, 9.3 & 10)
3 sections
Chapter 8: Principles of Auditing & Audit Programme Management (ISO 19011)
6 sections
Chapter 9: Audit Preparation & Stage 1 Audit Execution
6 sections
Chapter 10: Conducting Stage 2 On-Site Audit & Evidence Collection
4 sections
Chapter 11: Audit Trails, Evidence Triangulation & Nonconformity Writing
4 sections
Chapter 12: Audit Closing, Corrective Action Verification & Auditor Ethics
4 sections
ISO 45001 LA Exam Details
PECB ISO 45001 Lead Auditor
Administered by PECB
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official PECB content outline
Scope and applicability of ISO 45001, legal and other requirements, comparison with other OH&S standards, benefits, human rights and labour practices (ISO 26000), OH&S MS definition, terms and definitions, causes of occupational accidents, hazard-workplace relationship, risk-based approach, OH&S objectives
Elements of a management system, integrated management systems, ISO 45001 structure and requirements for clauses 4 to 10: context, leadership and worker participation, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation, improvement
ISO 19011 audit concepts, first/second/third party audits, the seven audit principles, auditor responsibility and the PECB Code of Ethics, audit risk (inherent, control, detection), materiality, reasonable assurance, laws and regulations applicable to the auditee
Audit team leader, member and technical expert roles, audit objectives/scope/criteria, OH&S MS scope versus audit scope, audit feasibility, cultural aspects, terms of the audit engagement and initial contact, audit plan, working papers, the seven evidence types, audit test plans
Opening meeting, Stage 1 versus Stage 2, documented information evaluation criteria, communication practices, guides and observers, conflict resolution, evidence collection procedures and tools, evidence analysis and corroboration, audit sampling, audit checklists
Evidence evaluation, audit findings and conclusions, conformity/minor NC/major NC/anomaly/observation, drafting nonconformity reports and observations, benefit of the doubt, quality review of working documents, closing meeting, certification recommendations, action plan evaluation, follow-up, surveillance and recertification, certificate suspension and withdrawal
Establishing an audit program and applying the PDCA cycle, audit resources/procedures/policies, management of audit records, combined audits, evaluating audit program efficiency and auditor performance, personal attributes and behaviors of professional auditors
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What's Next After the ISO 45001 LA?
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