ISO 45001 internal audit
ISO 45001 internal audit of occupational health and safety
We carry out the ISO 45001 internal audit in line with your organisation's procedures, to verify that the OH&S MS meets the standard and is effective.
- ISO 45001
- OH&S MS · occupational health and safety
- In line with your procedures
What is an ISO 45001 internal audit
The ISO 45001 internal audit reviews the occupational health and safety management system: how hazards are identified, how risks are controlled, and whether the system is applied effectively across the organisation. It can be carried out by competent internal staff or by an external auditor.
Objectives
What the audit verifies
Through the internal audit, our objectives are to:
Opportunities for improvement
We identify opportunities for improvement in occupational health and safety.
Alignment with the standard
We verify that the OH&S MS meets the requirements of ISO 45001.
Implementation and effectiveness
We check that the system is applied correctly and is effective.
Awareness
We reinforce a health and safety culture among everyone in the organisation.
Benefits of the ISO 45001 internal audit
- Fewer incidents
- A reduction in workplace accidents and their associated costs.
- Reputation
- Greater confidence among staff, customers, partners and investors.
- Strategic priority
- Occupational health and safety becomes part of the organisation's strategy.
Process
How we carry out the audit
A structured process, adapted to the organisation's procedures and timetable.
- 01
Planning
We define scope, criteria, timetable and people to be interviewed.
- 02
Document review
We review the system's documentation and records.
- 03
Audit
Interviews, observation and review of evidence across processes.
- 04
Report
Conformities, nonconformities and opportunities for improvement.
- 05
Follow-up
Support to define and close corrective actions.
Frequently asked questions about the ISO 45001 internal audit
Is an internal audit mandatory under ISO 45001?
Yes. The standard requires the organisation to carry out internal audits at planned intervals to check that the system meets its requirements and is applied effectively.
How often does it need to be done?
The standard calls for a planned audit programme. In practice, most organisations audit at least once per annual cycle, ahead of the external audit.
Why use an external auditor?
The auditor must be competent and impartial with respect to the activity being audited. An external auditor brings independence and a fresh perspective, particularly in smaller organisations.
What happens if nonconformities are found?
They are recorded in the report and the organisation defines corrective actions. Closing them before the external audit helps ensure the system is in order.
Let's plan your ISO 45001 internal audit.
Tell us the scope of your system and when the external audit is planned, and we will propose how to organise it.