ISO 45001 Requirements: OH&S Management System Evidence to Maintain
ISO 45001 helps organisations manage OH&S risk through policy, planning, consultation, hazard controls, audits, and management review.
Quick answer
ISO 45001 helps organisations manage OH&S risk through policy, planning, consultation, hazard controls, audits, and management review.
What ISO 45001 is for
ISO 45001 is an occupational health and safety management system standard. It gives organisations a framework for controlling OH&S risks and improving performance.
Evidence areas to maintain
Treat ISO 45001 as a system, not a document pack.
- OH&S policy and objectives
- Hazard identification and risk controls
- Worker consultation and participation
- Incident investigations
- Internal audits and management review
Link ISO 45001 with WHS operations
For Australian businesses, ISO 45001 evidence should align with practical WHS records such as SWMS, inspections, training, incident reports, and corrective actions.
Frequently asked questions
Is ISO 45001 the same as WHS law?
No. ISO 45001 is a management system standard. Australian WHS duties still apply and should be checked against local regulator requirements.
Can ISO 45001 be integrated with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001?
Yes. It is commonly managed within an integrated management system.
What evidence do auditors look for?
They commonly review risk controls, consultation, competence, incidents, internal audits, management review, and improvement actions.
Next step
Use this guide to check your current evidence, then move the work into a controlled system with documents, forms, registers, and review actions.
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