What is ISO 45001 Compliance Audit Checklist?

Author: Punyam Academy

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?