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Question 1Fundamental principles and concepts of an occupational health and safety management system

In the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle used by ISO 45001, which activity corresponds to the 'Check' phase?

  1. Establishing the OH&S policy and OH&S objectives
  2. Implementing controls to reduce the identified hazards
  3. Evaluating OH&S performance and reporting the results Correct answer.
  4. Identifying legal requirements and workplace hazards

Explanation

The 'Check' phase covers performance evaluation: monitoring, measurement, analysis, internal audit and management review. Establishing policy and objectives, and identifying requirements and hazards, belong to 'Plan'. Implementing controls belongs to 'Do'.

Question 2Fundamental principles and concepts of an occupational health and safety management system

According to the hierarchy of controls, which measure is the most effective at reducing OH&S risk?

  1. Relying on standard operating procedures
  2. Eliminating the hazard from the workplace Correct answer.
  3. Posting warning signs close to the hazard
  4. Providing suitable personal protective equipment

Explanation

The hierarchy of controls ranks measures by effectiveness, with elimination of the hazard at the top. Substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls and PPE follow in descending order of effectiveness.

Question 3Fundamental principles and concepts of an occupational health and safety management system

Which structure does ISO 45001 follow that helps it align with other management system standards?

  1. A harmonized high-level structure with common clause titles Correct answer.
  2. A sector-specific annex written only for construction
  3. A mandatory twelve-step certification roadmap
  4. A risk register template published by the standard body

Explanation

ISO 45001 is built on the harmonized high-level structure used by other management system standards, with common core clause titles and text. This enables integrated management systems and easier alignment with standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.

Question 4Fundamental principles and concepts of an occupational health and safety management system

ISO 45001 requires the organization to determine external and internal issues relevant to its purpose. These issues form part of which concept?

  1. The context of the organization Correct answer.
  2. The management review agenda
  3. The hierarchy of controls
  4. The procurement process

Explanation

Determining external and internal issues is the first element of understanding the context of the organization. The context then informs interested parties, the scope of the system and the risks and opportunities to be addressed.

Question 5Fundamental principles and concepts of an occupational health and safety management system

ISO 45001 defines OH&S risk as a combination of which two elements?

  1. Likelihood of a hazardous event and severity of injury and ill health Correct answer.
  2. Cost of planned controls compared with the available budget
  3. Legal exposure of the organization together with its reputation
  4. Number of workers exposed together with the number of audits

Explanation

OH&S risk is defined as the combination of the likelihood of occurrence of a work-related hazardous event or exposure and the severity of injury and ill health that can be caused. Cost, audit counts and reputation are not part of the definition.

Question 6Fundamental principles and concepts of an occupational health and safety management system

Which item is a required input to management review under ISO 45001?

  1. The organization's marketing plan for the coming year
  2. The statutory financial audit report of the organization
  3. A complete list of every supplier used by the organization
  4. The status of actions from previous management reviews Correct answer.

Explanation

Management review inputs include the status of actions from previous reviews, changes in issues and requirements, and OH&S performance information such as incidents, nonconformities and monitoring results. This ensures continuity and follow-up of decisions.

Question 7Fundamental principles and concepts of an occupational health and safety management system

Which documented information must an organization retain as evidence of competence?

  1. Attendance lists from every toolbox talk delivered
  2. Records showing that persons working under its control are competent Correct answer.
  3. Contracts held with external training providers
  4. Job descriptions covering every role in the organization

Explanation

Where competence is required, the organization must retain appropriate documented information as evidence of competence. This typically includes qualifications, training records and assessments, not merely attendance at sessions.

Question 8Fundamental principles and concepts of an occupational health and safety management system

ISO 45001 requires the organization to continually improve. What must be continually improved?

  1. Only the content and layout of the OH&S policy document
  2. Only the results that come out of internal audits
  3. OH&S performance and the OH&S management system Correct answer.
  4. Only the number of hazards reported by workers each year

Explanation

The standard requires continual improvement of OH&S performance and of the OH&S management system itself. Improvement is not limited to documentation, reporting metrics or audit outputs.

Question 9Fundamental principles and concepts of an occupational health and safety management system

Which statement best distinguishes consultation from participation under ISO 45001?

  1. Consultation means seeking views before deciding; participation means joint decision-making Correct answer.
  2. Consultation covers legal requirements, while participation covers only objectives
  3. Consultation is required only for contractors, while participation is required only for managers
  4. Consultation is performed annually, while participation is performed at audits

Explanation

Consultation involves providing workers with information and seeking their views before decisions are made, while participation means workers are involved in the decision-making process itself, for example through health and safety committees. Both apply to workers at all levels, including non-managerial workers.

Question 10Fundamental principles and concepts of an occupational health and safety management system

Which responsibility does ISO 45001 assign specifically to top management?

  1. Preparing all hazard identification records for each work area and shift
  2. Approving each individual worker's annual training plan and budget
  3. Taking overall accountability for the prevention of work-related injury and ill health Correct answer.
  4. Personally conducting every internal audit and reporting to the certification body

Explanation

Top management must demonstrate leadership by taking overall responsibility and accountability for the prevention of work-related injury and ill health and for the provision of safe and healthy workplaces. This accountability cannot be delegated to others.

Question 11Fundamental principles and concepts of an occupational health and safety management system

An organization identifies its workers, contractors, regulators and suppliers before finalizing its OH&S management system. What is the main purpose of this step?

  1. To determine which of their needs and expectations become compliance obligations Correct answer.
  2. To rank them in order of their commercial importance to the organization
  3. To determine which of them will pay for the control measures that are needed
  4. To decide which of them should be certified to ISO 45001 alongside the organization

Explanation

The organization must determine the interested parties relevant to the OH&S management system and which of their needs and expectations become compliance obligations. This feeds into the scope of the system and the planning of risks and opportunities.

Question 12Fundamental principles and concepts of an occupational health and safety management system

When identifying hazards, ISO 45001 requires consideration of how work is organized. Which factor illustrates this?

  1. Shift patterns and the pace of work set by management Correct answer.
  2. The condition of the machine guarding on the production line
  3. The toxicity and quantity of the chemicals stored on site
  4. The noise level measured near the machine during operation

Explanation

Hazard identification must consider how work is organized, including work-related factors such as shift patterns, workload, pace of work and social factors. Physical agents and equipment conditions are separate hazard categories.

Question 13Fundamental principles and concepts of an occupational health and safety management system

Which statement describes the ISO 45001 requirement for legal requirements and other requirements?

  1. Rely on the certification body to notify the organization of changes
  2. Review legal requirements only after a serious incident occurs
  3. Keep a printed copy of every relevant regulation in the site office
  4. Determine up-to-date requirements and how they apply to the organization Correct answer.

Explanation

The organization must determine and have access to up-to-date legal requirements and other requirements, and determine how they apply to it. It must also take these into account when establishing and maintaining the management system.

Question 14Fundamental principles and concepts of an occupational health and safety management system

A safety manager drafts an objective to 'reduce slips in the warehouse'. Which revision aligns with ISO 45001 requirements for objectives?

  1. Restrict it to managers so that it remains commercially confidential
  2. Leave it unchanged because OH&S objectives may be qualitative
  3. Record it only after the target has been achieved
  4. Make it measurable with a target and date, and assign responsibility Correct answer.

Explanation

OH&S objectives must be consistent with the policy, measurable where practicable, monitored, communicated and updated. They also need to be supported by plans that specify what will be done, the resources required, who is responsible, the timeframe and how results will be evaluated.

Question 15Fundamental principles and concepts of an occupational health and safety management system

An organization conducts internal audits of its OH&S management system. What does ISO 45001 require of the audit programme?

  1. Planning at intervals based on process importance and previous results Correct answer.
  2. Delivery by the same auditor each time to ensure consistency
  3. A fixed annual date, whatever changes occur in the organization
  4. Coverage limited to the clauses that the auditor knows best

Explanation

The audit programme must be planned at intervals, with frequency and scope based on the importance of the processes concerned, changes affecting the organization and the results of previous audits. This keeps the programme risk-based and responsive.

Question 16Fundamental principles and concepts of an occupational health and safety management system

When a nonconformity is detected, what must happen before corrective action is selected?

  1. Suspend the affected worker pending completion of the investigation
  2. Evaluate the need for action to eliminate the root cause Correct answer.
  3. Revise the OH&S policy to reflect the finding before acting
  4. Notify the certification body within 24 hours and await its instructions

Explanation

The organization must react to the nonconformity, evaluate the need for action to eliminate its root causes so that it does not recur, and review the effectiveness of any action taken. Deciding whether root-cause elimination is needed is a prerequisite to choosing the action.

Question 17Fundamental principles and concepts of an occupational health and safety management system

An injury occurs at a worksite. What does ISO 45001 require regarding investigation of the incident?

  1. Investigate only if the worker is absent for more than three days
  2. Investigate and record results, including worker participation Correct answer.
  3. Investigate only when the regulator requests a report
  4. Delegate the investigation to the insurer in all cases

Explanation

The organization must investigate incidents and nonconformities in a timely manner, record and communicate the results, and involve workers and their representatives in the investigation. This supports learning and prevention of recurrence.

Question 18Fundamental principles and concepts of an occupational health and safety management system

Which is a requirement of ISO 45001 for emergency preparedness and response?

  1. Plan, test and review responses, involving relevant workers Correct answer.
  2. Maintain the same emergency plan until a real emergency occurs
  3. Restrict emergency drills to the site security team
  4. Keep emergency plans confidential to avoid worker anxiety

Explanation

The organization must plan its response to potential emergency situations, test and exercise the planned response where practicable, and periodically review and revise it, particularly after tests and after emergencies. Relevant workers must be involved and informed.

Question 19Fundamental principles and concepts of an occupational health and safety management system

A factory engages contractors to work on its site. What does ISO 45001 require in this situation?

  1. Contractors are excluded from hazard identification activities
  2. Contractors take full responsibility, so no coordination is needed
  3. Contractor controls replace the organization's own controls
  4. The organization coordinates with contractors to control OH&S risks Correct answer.

Explanation

The organization must coordinate its procurement and contractor activities with the aim of controlling OH&S risks, including coordinating with contractors so that the hazards their activities create are addressed. Contractor arrangements do not remove the organization's own responsibility.

Question 20Fundamental principles and concepts of an occupational health and safety management system

An organization outsources its warehouse operations to a third party. How does ISO 45001 treat outsourced processes?

  1. Outsourcing removes the process from the scope of the OH&S management system
  2. The organization ensures that outsourced processes are controlled Correct answer.
  3. Outsourced processes are covered only by the supplier's own OH&S policy
  4. Outsourced processes require no controls because they are off-site

Explanation

The standard requires the organization to ensure that outsourced processes are controlled, and to determine the controls to be applied to them. Outsourcing does not remove the activity from the scope of the management system.

Question 21Fundamental principles and concepts of an occupational health and safety management system

A chemical plant replaces a solvent with a less hazardous one and changes the associated work procedure. According to ISO 45001, what must happen before the change is implemented?

  1. Re-issue the OH&S policy with a new revision number
  2. Assess the OH&S risks and opportunities and any consequences for the system Correct answer.
  3. Obtain the certification body's written approval before implementing it
  4. Increase the frequency of all internal audits to monthly from that date

Explanation

Changes must be managed through a planned process that considers the OH&S risks and opportunities arising from the change, and the potential consequences for the management system as a whole. The assessment must take place before the change is implemented.

Question 22Fundamental principles and concepts of an occupational health and safety management system

ISO 45001 requires the organization to remove barriers to worker participation. Which situation is the clearest example of such a barrier?

  1. Publishing incident statistics on the site notice board
  2. Holding monthly consultation meetings during working hours
  3. Providing required safety training in the workers' own language
  4. Fear of reprisal for raising concerns about hazards Correct answer.

Explanation

Barriers to participation include fear of reprisal or intimidation, language and literacy difficulties, and arrangements that discourage workers from raising concerns. The organization must remove these barriers so that consultation and participation are effective.

Question 23Fundamental principles and concepts of an occupational health and safety management system

Workers must enter a confined space to inspect a tank. Which approach best reflects the hierarchy of controls?

  1. Training for entrants first, then respiratory protective equipment
  2. Eliminate the entry through remote inspection, then use engineering controls Correct answer.
  3. Personal protective equipment first, then training for the entrants
  4. Signs and rotating the workers, then emergency arrangements

Explanation

Elimination is the most effective measure, so avoiding entry through remote inspection comes first, followed by engineering measures such as ventilation or mechanical aids. Administrative measures and PPE are applied only after higher-level measures have been considered.

Question 24Fundamental principles and concepts of an occupational health and safety management system

Which control does ISO 45001 require for documented information?

  1. Protection from loss of integrity and control of distribution and access Correct answer.
  2. All OH&S documented information must be retained for at least five years
  3. Only top management may read OH&S documented information
  4. Documented information must always be held in paper form

Explanation

Documented information must be controlled to ensure it is available and suitable for use where and when it is needed, and protected from loss of integrity, improper use or loss of confidentiality. Access and distribution must be controlled appropriately.

Question 25Fundamental principles and concepts of an occupational health and safety management system

ISO 45001 requires the organization to determine OH&S opportunities. Which example best illustrates an OH&S opportunity?

  1. Reporting a near miss to the external regulator
  2. Replacing manual lifting with a vacuum lift system Correct answer.
  3. Recording a lost-time injury in the incident log
  4. Correcting a finding raised in an internal audit

Explanation

OH&S opportunities are circumstances or arrangements that can lead to improvement of OH&S performance, such as adapting work to workers or introducing equipment that reduces exposure. They are determined alongside risks during planning.

Question 26Fundamental principles and concepts of an occupational health and safety management system

According to ISO 45001, which pair describes the intended outcomes of an occupational health and safety management system?

  1. Elimination of every conceivable hazard at the workplace, verified by an external certification body
  2. Prevention of work-related injury and ill health, and provision of safe and healthy workplaces Correct answer.
  3. Full compliance with collective bargaining agreements and with national social insurance schemes
  4. Achievement of zero recordable incidents across all sites within the first certification cycle

Explanation

The intended outcomes of an OH&S management system are to prevent work-related injury and ill health to workers and to provide safe and healthy workplaces. These outcomes are framed as what the system aims to achieve, not as absolute targets such as zero incidents or total hazard elimination. Certification is a voluntary business decision and is not an outcome the standard prescribes.

Question 27Fundamental principles and concepts of an occupational health and safety management system

Within the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle used to structure ISO 45001, which activity belongs to the 'Check' element?

  1. Taking action to continually improve OH&S performance and achieve the intended outcomes
  2. Measuring, monitoring and evaluating OH&S performance and reporting the results Correct answer.
  3. Determining the hazards, OH&S risks and opportunities relevant to the organization's activities
  4. Implementing the processes needed to meet the requirements of the OH&S management system

Explanation

The standard maps its requirements onto Plan-Do-Check-Act, where 'Check' covers measurement, monitoring, analysis and evaluation of OH&S performance, together with internal audit and management review. Determining hazards and risks sits in Plan, implementing processes sits in Do, and improvement actions sit in Act.

Question 28Fundamental principles and concepts of an occupational health and safety management system

Which statement correctly distinguishes an OH&S hazard from an OH&S risk as these terms are used in ISO 45001?

  1. A hazard is a source with the potential to cause injury and ill health, while a risk combines the likelihood of a hazardous event with the severity of the resulting injury or ill health Correct answer.
  2. A hazard exists only where legislation sets an exposure limit, while a risk exists wherever workers are present on a site
  3. A hazard is identified during internal audit, while a risk is identified during management review
  4. A hazard is the probability that an incident will occur, while a risk is the injury or ill health that results from that incident

Explanation

The standard defines a hazard as a source with the potential to cause injury and ill health, and an OH&S risk as the combination of the likelihood of occurrence of a work-related hazardous event and the severity of injury and ill health that it can cause. Hazard identification therefore comes first, and risk assessment builds on it.

Question 29Fundamental principles and concepts of an occupational health and safety management system

A newly appointed OH&S director proposes that the management system be run by the safety department in isolation from production planning and purchasing. Which fundamental concept of ISO 45001 does this proposal contradict?

  1. The OH&S management system is intended to stand alone and should be kept separate from production planning to avoid any conflict of interest between safety and output
  2. OH&S management is intended to be integrated into the organization's business processes and supported by leadership at all levels Correct answer.
  3. OH&S obligations are transferred to the designated safety function once that function has been appointed
  4. Outsourcing of specialist OH&S activities to an external provider is the preferred way to control risk

Explanation

The standard states that an OH&S management system is intended to be part of the organization's business processes and is supported by leadership at all levels, so it cannot be delegated to an isolated function. Integration means OH&S considerations are built into planning, purchasing and operational decisions rather than bolted on separately.

Question 30ISO 45001 requirements for an OH&S MS – Clauses 4 to 10

Which element is the OH&S policy required to contain?

  1. A schedule of internal audit dates for the coming year
  2. A register listing every hazard identified at all sites
  3. A list of the legal requirements applicable to each process
  4. A commitment to safe and healthy working conditions Correct answer.

Explanation

Clause 5.2 sets out the minimum content of the OH&S policy. It must include commitments to provide safe and healthy working conditions for the prevention of work-related injury and ill health, to fulfil legal requirements and other requirements, and to continual improvement of the OH&S management system.

Question 31ISO 45001 requirements for an OH&S MS – Clauses 4 to 10

Under clause 4.3, what must the organization do with the scope of its OH&S management system?

  1. Submit it to the regulator for formal approval each year
  2. Review it in full at the start of every internal audit
  3. Maintain it as documented information Correct answer.
  4. Keep it confidential to the top management team and the board

Explanation

Clause 4.3 requires the scope to be available as documented information. It must state the activities, products and services covered, taking into account the internal and external issues and the needs of interested parties.

Question 32ISO 45001 requirements for an OH&S MS – Clauses 4 to 10

Clause 8.1.2 establishes a hierarchy of controls. Which control comes first?

  1. Adequate personal protective equipment and clothing
  2. Administrative controls, including training and rotation of workers
  3. Engineering controls and reorganisation of work
  4. Elimination of the hazard Correct answer.

Explanation

Clause 8.1.2 sets a hierarchy in which elimination of the hazard is the first option. It is followed by substitution with less hazardous processes, operations or materials, then engineering controls and reorganisation of work, then administrative controls including training, and finally adequate PPE.

Question 33ISO 45001 requirements for an OH&S MS – Clauses 4 to 10

Clause 9.3.3 requires management review outputs to include decisions and actions on which of the following?

  1. The appointment of the internal audit team for the next cycle
  2. The selection and contractual terms of the certification body
  3. Continual improvement opportunities and any need for change Correct answer.
  4. The wording of each worker's employment contract and its expiry date

Explanation

Clause 9.3.3 requires outputs covering decisions related to continual improvement opportunities, any need to change the OH&S management system, resource needs, actions, integration with other business processes and implications for strategic direction.

Question 34ISO 45001 requirements for an OH&S MS – Clauses 4 to 10

During a risk assessment workshop, non-managerial workers ask to contribute. What does clause 5.4 require the organization to do?

  1. Restrict their involvement to reviewing the final assessment results
  2. Record their comments but decide on controls without consulting them
  3. Delegate responsibility for the assessment to their supervisor
  4. Provide mechanisms, time, training and resources for participation Correct answer.

Explanation

Clause 5.4 requires the organization to provide mechanisms, time, training and resources for consultation and participation, to give timely access to clear, understandable and relevant information, and to identify and remove barriers to participation.

Question 35ISO 45001 requirements for an OH&S MS – Clauses 4 to 10

A plant plans to introduce a new solvent-based cleaning process. Which clause governs how that change must be handled?

  1. Clause 6.1.3, determination of legal requirements
  2. Clause 9.1, monitoring, measurement and evaluation
  3. Clause 8.1.3, management of change Correct answer.
  4. Clause 7.5, control of documented information

Explanation

Clause 8.1.3 requires planned changes to be controlled, including new products, services and processes, changes to legal requirements, and changes in knowledge or technology. Unintended changes must be reviewed and action taken to reduce any adverse effects.

Question 36ISO 45001 requirements for an OH&S MS – Clauses 4 to 10

Under clause 7.2, what must the organization retain as documented information?

  1. The qualifications held by contracted suppliers
  2. Evidence of competence Correct answer.
  3. The annual training calendar approved by top management
  4. Job descriptions for each role in the organization

Explanation

Clause 7.2 requires the organization to determine the competence needed, ensure workers are competent, take action to acquire any necessary competence and retain documented information as evidence of competence.

Question 37ISO 45001 requirements for an OH&S MS – Clauses 4 to 10

A contractor will carry out maintenance work inside the organization's site. What does clause 8.1.4.2 require?

  1. Transferring all OH&S responsibility for the work to the contractor
  2. Coordinating procurement with contractors to identify hazards Correct answer.
  3. Excluding contractor workers from site emergency drills
  4. Requiring the contractor to hold ISO 45001 certification first

Explanation

Clause 8.1.4.2 requires the organization to coordinate its procurement processes with contractors in order to identify hazards and reduce OH&S risks, and to ensure that contractor arrangements meet the organization's OH&S management system requirements.

Question 38ISO 45001 requirements for an OH&S MS – Clauses 4 to 10

Which of these does clause 6.1.2.1 explicitly require to be considered when identifying hazards?

  1. The financial performance of the organization's competitors
  2. Social factors such as workload, work hours and work organisation Correct answer.
  3. Insurance premiums paid in the previous financial year
  4. The marketing strategy planned for new products

Explanation

Clause 6.1.2.1 requires hazard identification to consider how work is organised and social factors such as workload, work hours, victimisation, harassment and bullying, along with leadership and the culture of the organization.

Question 39ISO 45001 requirements for an OH&S MS – Clauses 4 to 10

Clause 9.1.2 requires the organization to evaluate compliance with what?

  1. Contractual terms agreed with customers
  2. The OH&S objectives set by top management
  3. The internal audit programme approved for the year
  4. Legal requirements and other requirements Correct answer.

Explanation

Clause 9.1.2 requires the organization to determine the frequency for evaluating compliance with legal requirements and other requirements, evaluate compliance, take action where needed, maintain knowledge and understanding of its compliance status and retain documented information of the results.

Question 40ISO 45001 requirements for an OH&S MS – Clauses 4 to 10

Which statement reflects the independence requirement of clause 9.2.2?

  1. Auditors shall be approved by a regulator
  2. Auditors shall not audit their own work Correct answer.
  3. Auditors shall be external to the organization
  4. Auditors shall hold a recognised OH&S qualification

Explanation

Clause 9.2.2 requires auditors to be selected and audits conducted so that objectivity and impartiality of the audit process are ensured; auditors shall not audit their own work.

Question 41ISO 45001 requirements for an OH&S MS – Clauses 4 to 10

Clause 5.3 requires responsibilities and authorities for relevant roles to be assigned and communicated at which levels?

  1. Only to workers' representatives
  2. Only at the level of the site manager
  3. At all levels within the organization Correct answer.
  4. Only to a designated management representative

Explanation

Clause 5.3 requires top management to ensure that responsibilities and authorities for relevant roles are assigned and communicated at all levels within the organization, that the OH&S management system conforms to requirements, and that OH&S performance is reported to top management.

Question 42ISO 45001 requirements for an OH&S MS – Clauses 4 to 10

Clause 8.2 requires the organization to do what in relation to emergency situations?

  1. Test responses only after an actual emergency has occurred
  2. Share emergency information only with managers and supervisors
  3. Rely on public emergency services for all planned responses
  4. Plan responses and test them periodically with relevant workers Correct answer.

Explanation

Clause 8.2 requires planned responses to potential emergency situations, including first aid provision, training, periodic testing and exercises, evaluation of performance and communication of relevant information to workers at all levels, including contractors and visitors.

Question 43ISO 45001 requirements for an OH&S MS – Clauses 4 to 10

Which of the following is required of OH&S objectives by clause 6.2.1?

  1. They must be measurable, if practicable Correct answer.
  2. They must cover exactly one calendar year
  3. They must be set by top management alone
  4. They must be verified by an external auditor

Explanation

Clause 6.2.1 requires objectives to be consistent with the OH&S policy, measurable if practicable, to take into account applicable requirements, to be monitored, communicated, updated as appropriate and supported by documented information.

Question 44ISO 45001 requirements for an OH&S MS – Clauses 4 to 10

Clause 6.1.4 requires planned actions to address risks and opportunities to be integrated into which processes?

  1. The OH&S management system processes and other business processes Correct answer.
  2. The customer complaint handling process
  3. The supplier selection process only
  4. The financial reporting and budgeting processes

Explanation

Clause 6.1.4 requires the organization to plan actions to address risks and opportunities, integrate them into its OH&S management system processes and other business processes, and evaluate the effectiveness of those actions.

Question 45ISO 45001 requirements for an OH&S MS – Clauses 4 to 10

Under clause 9.1.1, what must the organization do when monitoring equipment is used?

  1. Replace the equipment after every measurement cycle
  2. Have it operated only by external technicians
  3. Record its purchase price in the OH&S documentation
  4. Ensure it is calibrated or verified, and maintained as appropriate Correct answer.

Explanation

Clause 9.1.1 requires monitoring and measuring equipment to be calibrated or verified as applicable and used and maintained appropriately, with documented information retained as evidence of monitoring results.

Question 46ISO 45001 requirements for an OH&S MS – Clauses 4 to 10

Which of the following must be included in management review inputs under clause 9.3?

  1. Performance appraisal ratings of senior managers
  2. The status of actions from previous management reviews Correct answer.
  3. Annual leave balances of all workers
  4. Market share and sales growth in the past year

Explanation

Clause 9.3.2 lists management review inputs, which include the status of actions from previous reviews, changes in issues and interested party needs, OH&S performance information, adequacy of resources, communications with interested parties, opportunities for improvement and audit results.

Question 47ISO 45001 requirements for an OH&S MS – Clauses 4 to 10

Under clause 10.2, what must the organization do first when an incident or nonconformity occurs?

  1. React to it and control and correct it as applicable Correct answer.
  2. Suspend the internal audit programme until closure
  3. Revise the OH&S policy before any other action
  4. Notify the certification body within 24 hours

Explanation

Clause 10.2 requires the organization to react to the incident or nonconformity and, as applicable, take action to control and correct it and deal with the consequences. Only then does it evaluate the need for corrective action to eliminate root causes.

Question 48ISO 45001 requirements for an OH&S MS – Clauses 4 to 10

Clause 10.3 on continual improvement requires the organization to do what?

  1. Outsource its improvement activities to a specialist consultancy
  2. Enhance OH&S performance by promoting a supportive culture Correct answer.
  3. Replace the OH&S management system every three years
  4. Achieve zero recordable injuries within one year

Explanation

Clause 10.3 requires the organization to continually improve the suitability, adequacy and effectiveness of the OH&S management system, enhance OH&S performance, promote a culture that supports the system and involve workers in improvement activities.

Question 49ISO 45001 requirements for an OH&S MS – Clauses 4 to 10

A worker believes a task presents an imminent and serious danger. What does clause 7.3 require workers to be made aware of?

  1. That they may stop work and are protected from reprisal Correct answer.
  2. That they must obtain written permission before stopping work
  3. That only supervisors may decide whether a task is unsafe
  4. That they will be redeployed to a lower-paid role

Explanation

Clause 7.3 requires workers to be made aware of their ability to remove themselves from work situations they consider present an imminent and serious danger to their life or health, and of the arrangements that protect them from undue consequences for doing so.

Question 50ISO 45001 requirements for an OH&S MS – Clauses 4 to 10

Clause 7.4 requires the organization to determine internal and external communications relevant to the OH&S management system. What must it determine?

  1. What, when, with whom and how to communicate Correct answer.
  2. Only the frequency of safety briefings for managers
  3. Only the languages used in toolbox talks
  4. Only the method used for external regulatory reporting

Explanation

Clause 7.4.1 requires the organization to determine what, when, with whom and how to communicate, taking into account diversity aspects such as gender, language, culture, literacy and disability, and ensuring the views of interested parties are considered.