ISO 45001 Readiness Checklist

Score each item for your OH&S management system before inviting a certification body Stage 2 audit. Involve worker representatives where participation mechanisms require it.

This is a Beyond Carbon editorial tool — not a substitute for ISO 45001 text and not a certificate.

□ OH&S context and interested parties determined □ Scope of the OH&S management system defined □ OH&S policy established □ Organizational roles and authorities clear □ Consultation and participation of workers process effective □ OH&S objectives established and planned

□ Hazard identification and assessment of OH&S risks and opportunities performed □ Legal and other requirements identified and accessible □ Competence and awareness for OH&S roles evidenced □ Documented information controlled □ Communication processes (internal/external) functioning

□ Operational planning and control implemented for OH&S □ Hierarchy of controls applied to reduce risks □ Management of change considered for OH&S impacts □ Procurement and contractors controlled for OH&S □ Emergency preparedness and response established and tested as planned □ Incident investigation process defined and used

□ Monitoring and measurement of OH&S performance underway □ Evaluation of compliance performed □ Internal audits conducted by competent, independent auditors □ Management review completed with OH&S inputs/outputs □ Incidents, nonconformities, and corrective actions managed □ Continual improvement of OH&S performance evidenced

□ High-risk activities sampling plan understood for audit days □ Contractor interfaces ready for auditor questions □ Legal register current for Saudi applicable requirements (verify with competent legal/HSE advice) □ PPE, permits, and maintenance records retrievable □ Prior OH&S findings closed with effectiveness checks

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