**ISO 45001:2018 Audit Checklist for Clause 8 (Operations) in Hospitals** ## **1. Operational Plann

Establish risk assessment methodologies

Confirm that risk assessment methodologies are documented and accessible.

Assess the effectiveness of risk assessment training provided to staff.

Ensure compliance with legal and other requirements

Evaluate the process for identifying and accessing applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Review documentation that demonstrates compliance with legal and other relevant requirements.

## **2. Emergency Preparedness and Response

Identify potential emergency situations

Verify that potential emergency situations relevant to hospital operations have been identified.

Check if a risk assessment has been conducted for each identified emergency situation.

Develop and implement emergency plans

Review the emergency preparedness and response plans to ensure they are documented and communicated to relevant staff.

Confirm that training and drills are conducted regularly to test the effectiveness of emergency plans.

Evaluate emergency response effectiveness

Assess records of emergency drills and responses to actual emergencies.

Verify that lessons learned from drills or actual emergencies are documented and used to improve plans.

## **3. Control of Operations

Establish operational controls

Check for the existence of documented procedures for high-risk operations.

Evaluate the implementation of controls for contractors and third-party services.

Monitor and measure operational performance

Review systems for monitoring and measuring operational performance against established objectives.

Verify the collection and analysis of data related to safety performance.

Review incident management processes

Assess the procedures for reporting, investigating, and analyzing incidents.

Confirm that corrective actions are identified and implemented effectively.

## **4. Communication and Consultation

Ensure effective communication

Review the methods used for internal communication regarding health and safety matters.

Check if there are mechanisms for communicating with external parties regarding operational health and safety issues.

Promote consultation with workers

Evaluate processes for involving workers in health and safety matters.

Verify that feedback from workers is considered in operational planning and decision-making.

## **5. Training and Competence

Identify training needs

Review the process for identifying training needs related to health and safety for all staff.

Assess whether training programs are aligned with operational risks and hazards.

Monitor training effectiveness

Confirm that training records are maintained for all staff.

Evaluate the effectiveness of training through assessments or competency evaluations.

## **6. Performance Evaluation

Establish performance indicators

Review the defined performance indicators related to operational health and safety.

Verify that indicators are monitored, analyzed, and reported regularly.

Conduct internal audits

Check the schedule and process for conducting internal audits of operational controls.

Confirm that audit findings are documented and corrective actions are implemented.

Management review of operational performance

Assess the process for management reviews of operational health and safety performance.

Verify that outcomes of management reviews are communicated to relevant stakeholders.

This checklist helps ensure that hospitals comply with the operational requirements of ISO 45001:2018, promoting a safer and healthier workplace.

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ISO 45001:2018 Audit Checklist for Clause 8 (Operations) in Hospitals ## **1. Operational Plann