Q 1: Are ISO 14001 and 45001 the same?

No. ISO 14001 focuses on environmental management, while ISO 45001 is designed to manage occupational health and safety risks and protect workers in the workplace.

Q 2: What are the 6 mandatory procedures for ISO 45001?

ISO 45001 does not prescribe fixed “mandatory procedures,” but organizations typically document key processes such as hazard identification, risk assessment, legal compliance, incident investigation, corrective actions, and internal audits.

Q 3: What is an audit according to ISO 45001:2018?

An ISO 45001 audit is a systematic evaluation of an organization’s occupational health and safety management system (OHSMS) to verify compliance with ISO 45001:2018 requirements and workplace safety practices.

Q 4: What are the steps to the ISO 45001 audit?

Typical steps include planning the audit, reviewing documentation, inspecting workplace operations, interviewing employees, recording findings, and implementing corrective actions.

Q 5: How often is an ISO 45001 audit?

Organizations normally conduct internal ISO 45001 audits at least once a year, while certification bodies perform annual surveillance audits and a recertification audit every three years.