Prepare a audit checklist for top management applicable clauses as per ISO 45001

1. Leadership and Commitment

Ensure top management demonstrates leadership and commitment to the OH&S management system.

Verify the integration of the OH&S management system into the organization’s business processes.

Check that top management ensures that the OH&S policy and objectives are established and compatible with the strategic direction of the organization.

Confirm that resources are allocated to achieve intended outcomes of the OH&S management system.

2. OH&S Policy

Review the OH&S policy to ensure it is appropriate to the organization’s purpose and context.

Verify that the policy includes a commitment to continual improvement and the prevention of work-related injury and ill health.

Ensure the policy is communicated and understood within the organization and is available to interested parties.

3. Planning

Check that the organization has established processes for hazard identification, risk assessment, and determination of controls.

Verify that the organization has set OH&S objectives at relevant functions and levels.

Ensure that the planning process considers applicable legal and other requirements.

4. Support

Confirm that top management ensures that the necessary resources are provided for the establishment, implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of the OH&S management system.

Check that there is a process for ensuring competence and awareness of personnel working under the organization’s control.

Review the communication process to ensure it is effective both internally and externally.

5. Operation

Verify that the organization has planned, implemented, and controlled the processes needed to meet requirements.

Ensure that there are processes in place to manage change and to ensure that risks are controlled.

6. Performance Evaluation

Confirm that top management ensures that the organization evaluates the performance of the OH&S management system.

Review the process for monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation of OH&S performance.

Ensure that internal audits are conducted at planned intervals and that management reviews are performed.

7. Improvement

Check that there is a process for addressing incidents, nonconformities, and corrective actions.

Verify that top management encourages continual improvement of the OH&S management system.

Ensure that lessons learned from incidents and audits are incorporated into the management system to drive improvements.

8. Documentation and Records

Ensure that all relevant documentation is controlled and maintained according to the requirements of ISO 45001.

Verify that records of results and evidence of conformity are retained as documented information.

9. Legal and Other Requirements

Confirm that the organization has identified and has access to legal and other requirements related to its OH&S hazards.

Check that procedures are in place to ensure compliance with these requirements.

10. Stakeholder Engagement

Review the processes for engaging with workers and other relevant stakeholders.

Ensure that their input is considered in the OH&S management system and decision-making processes.

This checklist serves as a guide for top management to ensure compliance with ISO 45001 and promote a safe and healthy work environment.