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PECB-820-6-ISO 45001 Lead Implementer- Exam Preparation Guide
The objective of the “PECB Certified ISO 45001 Lead Implementer” examination is to ensure
that the candidate possesses the necessary expertise to support an organization in establishing,
implementing, managing, and maintaining an Occupational Health and Safety Management
System (OH&S MS) based on ISO 45001.
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1. Ability to understand and explain the 1. Knowledge of the application of seven ISO
operations of the ISO organization and management principles in Occupational Health and
the development of Occupational Health Safety Management.
and Safety Management standard. 2. Knowledge of the main standards in Occupational
2. Ability to identify, analyze, and evaluate Health and Safety Management.
the Occupational Health and Safety 3. Knowledge of the different sources of Occupational
Management compliance requirements Health and Safety Management requirements for an
for an organization. organization’s laws, regulations, international and
3. Ability to explain and illustrate the main industry standards, contracts, market practices, and
concepts in Occupational Health and internal policies.
Safety Management. 4. Knowledge of the main Occupational Health and
4. Ability to identify and briefly describe Safety Management concepts and terminology as
other Occupational Health and Safety described in ISO 45001.
related standards.
5. Knowledge of the concept of risk and its application in
5. Ability to identify and interpret OH&S
Occupational Health and Safety Management.
hazards, risks, and their impact.
6. Knowledge of other Occupational Health and Safety
6. Ability to understand and set OH&S
related standards.
objectives.
7. Knowledge of OH&S hazards, risks, and their impact.
8. Knowledge of the application of the OH&S objectives
to achieve specific results.
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1. Ability to monitor and evaluate the 1. Knowledge of the techniques and best practices to
effectiveness of an OH&S MS. monitor the effectiveness of an OH&S MS.
2. Ability to verify the extent to which the 2. Knowledge of the main concepts and components
identified OH&s MS requirements have related to an Occupational Health and Safety
been met. Management Measurement Program measures,
3. Ability to define and implement an internal attributes, indicators, and dashboards.
audit program for ISO 45001. 3. Knowledge of the main concepts and components
4. Ability to perform regular and methodical related to the implementation and operation of an
reviews regarding the suitability, adequacy, OH&S MS internal audit program.
effectiveness, and efficiency of an OH&S 4. Knowledge of the differences between the
MS based on the policies and objectives of concepts of major and minor nonconformities.
the organization. 5. Knowledge of the guidelines and best practices to
5. Ability to define and implement a write a nonconformity report.
management review process and counsel 6. Knowledge of the best practices on how to
the management in this regard. perform management reviews.
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1. Ability to track and take action on incidents 1. Knowledge of the main processes, tools, and
and nonconformities. techniques used by professionals to identify the
2. Ability to identify and analyze the root root causes of incidents and nonconformities.
causes of incidents and nonconformities, 2. Knowledge of processes that resolve incidents
and propose action plans to treat them. and nonconformities.
3. Ability to counsel an organization on how to 3. Knowledge of the characteristics and the
continually improve the effectiveness and difference between corrective and preventive
efficiency of an OH&S MS. actions.
4. Ability to implement continual improvement 4. Knowledge of the main processes, tools, and
processes in an organization. techniques used by professionals to develop and
5. Ability to determine the appropriate propose the best corrective and preventive action
business improvement tools to support the plans.
continual improvement processes of an 5. Knowledge of the main concepts related to
organization. continual improvement.
6. Knowledge of the continuous monitoring
processes of change factors.
7. Knowledge of the maintenance and improvement
of an OH&S MS.
8. Knowledge of the continual update of
documentation and records.
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Based on these 7 domains and their relevance, 12 questions are included in the exam, as
summarized in the table below:
Level of Understanding
(Cognitive/Taxonomy)
Required
Questions Number
Questions that Number of % of test
that of points % of points
measure questions devoted to
Points per measure per per
comprehensio per each
question synthesis competen competency
n, application competen competenc
and cy domain
and analysis cy domain y domain
evaluation domain
Fundamental
principles and
concepts of an
Occupational
Health and 5 X 1 8.33 5 6.67
Safety
Management
System
(OH&S MS)
Occupational
Health and 10 X
Safety
Management 2 16.67 15 20.00
System 5 X
(OH&S MS)
Planning an
OH&S MS
5 X
implementatio
n based on
ISO 45001 2 16.67 15 20.00
Competency/Domains
10 X
Implementing X
an OH&S MS 5
based on ISO
45001 X 3 25.00 20 26.68
5
10 X
Performance
evaluation, 5 X
monitoring
and 2
16.67 10 13.34
measurement
of an OH&S
5 X
MS based on
ISO 45001
Continual
improvement
of an OH&S 5 X 1 8.33 5 6.67
MS based
on ISO 45001
Preparing for
an OH&S MS
certification X 1 8.33 5 6.67
5
audit
Total points 75
Number of questions per level 5 7
of understanding
% of test devoted to each
level of understanding 41.67 58.33
(cognitive/taxonomy)
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After successfully passing the exam, candidates will be able to apply for the “PECB Certified
ISO 45001 Lead Implementer” credential, depending on their level of experience.
Candidates will be required to arrive at least thirty (30) minutes before the start of the
certification exam. Candidates arriving late will not be given compensatory time for the late
arrival and may be denied entry to the exam.
All candidates are required to present a valid identity card such as a national ID card, driver’s
license, or passport to the invigilator.
The exam duration is three (3) hours. Non-native speakers recive an additional thirty (30)
minutes.
The exam contains essay type questions: This type of format was selected as a means of
determining whether an examinee can clearly answer training related questions, by assessing
problem solving techniques and formulating arguments supported with reasoning and evidence.
The exam is set to be “open book”, and does not measure the recall of data or information. The
examination evaluates the candidates’ comprehension, application and analyzing skills.
Therefore, candidates will have to justify their answers by providing concrete explanations as to
demonstrate that they have been capable of understanding the training concepts. At the end of
this document, you will find samples of exam questions and potential answers.
The use of electronic devices, such as laptops, cell phones, etc., is strictly forbidden.
All attempts to copy, collude or otherwise cheat during the exam will automatically lead to the
failure of the exam.
PECB exams are available in English. For availability of the exam in a language other than
English, please contact examination@pecb.com.
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Results will be communicated by email within a period of 6 to 8 weeks, from your examination
date. The candidate will be provided with only two possible examination results: pass or fail,
rather than an exact grade.
Candidates who successfully complete the examination will be able to apply for a certified
scheme.
In case of a failure, the results will be accompanied with the list of domains where the candidate
failed to fully answer the question. This can help the candidate better prepare for a retake exam.
Candidates who disagree with the exam results may file a complaint by writing to
examination@pecb.com. For more information, please refer to www.pecb.com.
There is no limit on the number of times a candidate may retake an exam. However, there are
some limitations in terms of the allowed time-frame in between exam retakes, such as:
If a candidate does not pass the exam on the first attempt, he/she must wait 15 days for
the next attempt (1st retake). Retake fee applies.
Note: Students, who have completed the full training but failed the written exam, are eligible to
retake the exam once for free within a 12 month period from the initial date of the exam.
If a candidate does not pass the exam on the second attempt, he/she must wait 3
months (from the initial date of the exam) for the next attempt (2nd retake). Retake fee
applies.
If a candidate does not pass the exam on the third attempt, he/she must wait 6 months
(from the initial date of the exam) for the next attempt (3rd retake). Retake fee applies.
After the fourth attempt, a waiting period of 12 months from the last session date is required in
order for candidate to retake the same exam. Regular fee applies.
For the candidates that fail the exam in the 2nd retake, PECB recommends to attend an official
training in order to be better prepared for the exam.
To arrange exam retakes (date, time, place, costs), the candidate needs to contact the PECB
partner who has initially organized the session.
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CLOSING A CASE
If an applicant does not apply for his/her certificate within three years, their case will be closed.
Even though an applicant’s certification period expires they have the right to reopen their case,
however, PECB will no longer be responsible for any changes regarding the conditions,
standards, policies, candidate handbook or exam preparation guide that were applicable before
the applicant’s case was closed. Applicants requesting their case to reopen must do so in
writing, and pay the required fees.
EXAMINATION SECURITY
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SAMPLE EXAM QUESTIONS AND POSSIBLE ANSWERS
Hazard Who might be The risk associated Select at least three What type of control can
harmed by this with the hazard control measures to be employed (based on
hazard treat the OH&S risk the OH&S hierarchy of
controls)
Possible answer: