ISO 45001 OH&S Audit Checklist
A comprehensive clause-by-clause audit checklist for ISO 45001:2018. Covers hazard identification, risk assessment, worker consultation, emergency preparedness, and every other OH&S management system requirement.
What is an ISO 45001 Checklist?
An ISO 45001 audit checklist is a structured document that guides auditors through every requirement of the occupational health and safety management system standard. It translates the formal language of ISO 45001:2018 into practical questions that can be asked during internal audits, gap analyses, and certification preparation.
Using a checklist ensures consistent, thorough audits where nothing is overlooked. It provides a documented trail of evidence that satisfies both management review expectations and certification body requirements.
What's Included
- Audit questions for every clause from Clause 4 (Context) through Clause 10 (Improvement)
- Hazard identification and risk assessment verification prompts
- Worker consultation and participation audit checks
- Hierarchy of controls compliance questions
- Emergency preparedness and response audit criteria
- Incident investigation and corrective action tracking fields
- Compliance, non-compliance, and observation rating columns
- Editable Word and Excel formats for easy customisation
Key Areas Covered
Clause-by-Clause Coverage
Every requirement from Clause 4 through Clause 10 broken down into clear audit questions with space for evidence and findings.
Hazard Identification
Dedicated questions covering hazard identification, risk assessment, hierarchy of controls, and worker consultation requirements.
Legal Compliance
Audit prompts for verifying compliance with applicable OH&S legal and other requirements across all operations.
Emergency Preparedness
Questions addressing emergency planning, drills, contractor management, and incident investigation processes.
How to Use This Checklist
- Define audit scope — identify the processes, departments, and sites to be assessed during this audit cycle
- Review previous findings — check earlier audit reports and open corrective actions to verify closure
- Work through each clause — follow the checklist systematically, gathering objective evidence at each step
- Record findings — document conformities, nonconformities, and observations with supporting evidence
- Agree corrective actions — discuss root causes with process owners and set deadlines for resolution
- Follow up — verify corrective actions have been implemented and close out findings