ISO 45001 - Paper 1 - Clarinet Company Limited

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A manufacturing company wants to implement an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) to reduce workplace injuries and improve employee well-being. What is the primary purpose of ISO 45001:2018 in this context?

To ensure financial compliance in the organization

To enhance environmental sustainability only

To provide a framework for managing occupational health and safety risks

To increase employee wages through certification

An organization wants to determine internal and external issues relevant to its purpose. Which clause of ISO 45001:2018 addresses this requirement?

Clause 4.1

Clause 6.1.2

Clause 7.2

Clause 10.2

ISO 45001 promotes the integration of OH&S into an organization's management processes. This concept aligns most closely with which principle?

Continual improvement

Document control

Third-party certification

Training effectiveness

What distinguishes ISO 45001:2018 from OHSAS 18001 in terms of structure and approach?

ISO 45001 uses Annex SL and emphasizes proactive risk management

OHSAS 18001 requires third-party audits

ISO 45001 excludes stakeholder involvement

OHSAS 18001 emphasizes environmental impacts

How does ISO 45001 define 'risk' in the context of OH&S?

An opportunity to reduce costs

A deviation from planned quality targets

The effect of uncertainty on OH&S objectives

A procedure for addressing audit nonconformity

1 out of 5

During an OH&S audit, an auditor identifies a situation that presents immediate danger to life or health. What is the auditor's primary responsibility?

Ignore it if it’s not in the audit scope

Report it to the auditee after the audit

Immediately communicate the hazard to the auditee’s top management

Record it as a minor nonconformity

What quality must auditors maintain to ensure unbiased conclusions?

Authority

Independence

Sociability

Seniority

Which of the following best describes the competence requirement for lead auditors?

They must be ISO certified consultants

They should only audit their own organization

They must demonstrate the ability to lead an audit team and report results

They are responsible for implementing corrective actions

In an OH&S management system audit, objectivity means the auditor must:

Rely on personal judgment

Base findings on verifiable evidence

Use opinions of auditee personnel

Refer only to written procedure

Which of the following roles is responsible for preparing the audit plan and leading the audit team?

Auditee

Top management

Lead Auditor

Observer

2 out of 5

You are assigned to audit the organization's hazard identification process. Which clause should guide your audit plan?

Clause 8.1.2

Clause 6.1.1

Clause 6.1.2.1

Clause 7.3

During audit planning, you must consider the auditee's OH&S objectives. What clause of ISO 45001 outlines these requirements?

Clause 9.3

Clause 6.2

Clause 8.1.4

Clause 10.2

An audit schedule should prioritize areas of high risk. What is the best approach to achieve this?

Audit departments in alphabetical order

Audit only support departments

Use a risk-based approach to plan audit scope and frequency

Rotate auditors quarterly

What should be included in the audit plan to meet ISO 45001 expectations?

Only the audit checklist

Audit scope, criteria, timing, and responsibilities

Name of external consultants only

Documented root causes of nonconformities

While planning, the auditor checks that workers' consultation and participation mechanisms are in place. Which clause should they refer to?

Clause 5.4

Clause 6.1.2.1

Clause 8.1.3

Clause 10.1

3 out of 5

During the audit, the team observes that workers are not using PPE in high-risk areas. Which clause is potentially violated?

Clause 7.4

Clause 8.1.2

Clause 8.1.4.2

Clause 9.2.1

Interviews reveal that employees are unaware of emergency procedures. What clause does this nonconformity relate to?

Clause 6.1.2.1

Clause 7.3

Clause 8.2

Clause 9.1.2

An auditor finds incomplete incident investigation records. Which clause is relevant for conformity?

Clause 10.2

Clause 9.2.2

Clause 7.2

Clause 6.2

What is the best source of audit evidence when assessing implementation of operational controls?

Interviews only

Policies from top management

Workplace observation and operational records

Public website information

If an audit reveals non-use of safety signs in a restricted zone, the auditor should:

Ignore it if no accidents have occurred

Report it as an observation only

Classify it based on impact and evidence

Ask HR to explain the design of the signage

4 out of 5

Which clause outlines requirements for internal audit results communication?

Clause 9.2.2

Clause 10.1

Clause 6.1.1

Clause 8.1.3

The audit report must include:

Corrective action plans

Nonconformities, audit scope, objectives and evidence

Only minor findings

Management review minutes

After the audit, the team recommends corrective action. Which clause supports this requirement?

Clause 10.2

Clause 7.5.1

Clause 4.1

Clause 8.1.2

A closing meeting must:

Be held by the auditee’s HR team

Include detailed root cause analysis

Summarize findings and clarify misunderstandings

Be optional for management representatives

When should the auditor issue the audit report?

One month after audit completion

Immediately without validation

As agreed in the audit plan, usually shortly after closing meeting

Only after corrective actions are verified

5 out of 5