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PECB ISO 45001 Lead Auditor

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1

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.

12
hours
2

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).

25
hours
3

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.

15
hours
4

Audit principles and ISO 19011:2018

Cover audit principles, programme management, planning, conducting audits, sampling, evidence, reporting, and follow-up actions.

20
hours
5

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.

15
hours
6

Practice exams and review

Take full-length practice exams, review weak clauses, and refine answers to scenario-based multiple-choice questions.

13
hours
Estimated total study time
100 hours
That's about 10 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the ISO 45001 LA Exam?

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Age
Education
No formal education prerequisite, but auditing/management background recommended
Additional 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

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6-10 weeks typical

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One free retake within 12 months if the first attempt is failed; subsequent retakes require an additional fee.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$500-$1,000
Total Estimated Cost$500-$1,300
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ISO 45001 LA Exam Details

PECB ISO 45001 Lead Auditor

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70%
Passing Score
80
Questions
180
Hours
$500-$1,000 (exam only; training packages vary)
Exam Fee
Study time: 60-100 hours
Prerequisites: Recommended: fundamental understanding of ISO 45001:2018 and audit principles; 5 years of professional experience (2 in OH&S) for full Lead Auditor credential
Valid for: 3 years

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official PECB content outline

Fundamental principles and concepts of an OH&S MS11.25%

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

Occupational health and safety management system (OH&S MS)12.5%

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

Fundamental audit concepts and principles18.75%

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

Preparing an ISO 45001 audit12.5%

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

Conducting an ISO 45001 audit20%

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

Closing an ISO 45001 audit12.5%

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

Managing an ISO 45001 audit program12.5%

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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