ISO 45001 OH&S Audit Checklist
A clause-by-clause audit checklist for ISO 45001:2018: 29 audit questions covering hazard identification, risk assessment, worker consultation, emergency preparedness, and the other clauses of the OH&S management system standard.
ISO 45001 Audit Checklist
Clause-by-clause ISO 45001:2018 audit checklist plus a gap analysis workbook.
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Occupational Health & Safety Management System Manual
Section 6.1.2 — Hazard identification and risk assessment
6.1.2.1 Hazard identification
The organization establishes and maintains an ongoing, proactive process to identify hazards arising from work activities, the work environment, equipment, materials and people. The process considers routine and non-routine activities, the conduct and capabilities of people, past incidents, emergency situations and how work is actually performed.
6.1.2.2 Assessment of OH&S risks
Identified hazards are assessed by combining the likelihood of harm with the severity of the consequence, using defined criteria so that results are consistent and comparable. Each risk is ranked to set priority for control.
Hierarchy of controls
Controls are selected from the top of the hierarchy down, choosing the most effective option that is reasonably practicable before relying on lower levels.
- Eliminate the hazard.
- Substitute with a less hazardous material, process or equipment.
- Apply engineering controls and reorganise the work.
- Use administrative controls, including training and procedures.
- Provide personal protective equipment.
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What is an ISO 45001 Checklist?
An ISO 45001 audit checklist is a structured document that guides auditors through the requirements 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
- 29 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 and corrective action question (Clause 10.2), plus root-cause and action plan columns for every question
- Audit result drop-down (Conforms, Opportunity, Minor NC, Major NC, N/A) with automatic scoring and a dashboard sheet
- Gap analysis workbook (single sheet) built on the same 29 requirements
- Editable Excel format for easy customisation
Key Areas Covered
Clause-by-Clause Coverage
29 audit questions from Clause 4 through Clause 10, 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