What Is Iso 45001 Compliance Audit Checklist ?

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The ISO 45001 audit checklist provides everything a person needs to establish their own internal audit process. ISO 45001 audit checklist presents the requirements of ISO 45001:2018 as questions and can be used as an effective tool for implementing the effective Occupational Health and Safety Management System and for self-assessment of the system.

Our consultants use the ISO 45001 audit checklist during the QMS certification process, to check that you are compliant with the Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) Standard.

Full compliance is necessary before we can award your certificate. The audit checklist covers the seven main areas of the ISO 45001 Standard, and asks questions such as:

1) Context of the Organisation

• Have you set out the external and internal Health and Safety issues relevant to your organisation?
• Do you understand which parties have an impact on the system?
• Does the system address:
• Needs and expectations of all parties
• Strategic vision
• Objectives
• Products and services

2) Leadership

What role will ...
... your top management play in leading the organisation towards achieving your ISO 45001 Management System?
Is there a framework in place for clearly communicating your objectives at all levels of the organisation?
• Strategic
• Functional
• Departmental
• Individual

3) Planning

• Do you have a framework for identifying the risks and opportunities that could affect your OH&S Management System?
• Have you integrated the steps required to implement the ISO 45001 Standard into your day-to-day practices?
• Have you considered how you will need to change the ISO 45001 Management System over time?

4) Support

• Do you understand what resources you need to make implementation and maintenance of the system a success??
• Is there a plan for reviewing these resources on a regular basis?
• Is there a training plan in place for all individuals who may impact on the system?

5) Operation

• Have you clearly set out the processes you need to meet the requirements of the Standard ?
• Have you co-ordinated your operations with contractors so that you can manage any risks arising from their work?
• Is there a clearly defined process in place with external providers?

6) Performance Evaluation

• Do you understand what you need to monitor and measure?
• Do you know when you need to analyse and evaluate any results?
• Is there a structure in place for Management Reviews?

7) Improvement

• Have you identified any areas for improvement that focus on you meeting your OH&S goals?
• Is there a process for measuring any non-conformities?
• Have you agreed how you will prioritise the continual improvement of the ISO 45001 Management System?