Exam ISO-45001-Lead-Auditor Topic 7 Question 2 Discussion
Actual exam question for PECB's ISO-45001-Lead-Auditor exam
Question #: 2
Topic #: 7
Question #: 2
Topic #: 7
An auditor of a manufacturer of plastic packaging products for the food industry found a nonconformity in an internal audit report raised against section 10.2 of ISO 45001 in Report IA202. The nonconformity (NC3) stated: "The level of reported health and safety incidents has increased by 9.7% over the last 12 months. This included an increase in reported accidents." Against this background, the third-party audit team found more than twenty minor nonconformities during the audit, which they agreed should be combined into one major nonconformity against clause 4.4 of ISO 45001. "The organisation has failed to demonstrate that it is maintaining and continually improving a health and safety management system." Select two options which would represent acceptable corrective actions for the nonconformity.
Suggested Answer: A,C Vote an answer
Clause 4.4 of ISO 45001 requires organizations to establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve an OH&S management system. The corrective actions must address systemic issues, involve leadership commitment, and aim to foster a strong safety culture.
Analysis of Options:
A . Top management initiated a comprehensive review of internal and external issues:
Correct. A review of internal and external issues aligns with Clause 4.1 and demonstrates leadership commitment.
B . Union representatives were invited to attend OH&S management meetings:
Incorrect. While participation is valuable, it is not a systemic corrective action.
C . Top management developed and is leading a programme to promote an effective culture of support:
Correct. Promoting a safety culture is a proactive measure and aligns with Clause 5.1 (Leadership).
D . Staff from departments with nonconformities received regular safety training during toolbox talks:
Incorrect. While training addresses specific gaps, it does not address systemic issues.
E . External consultants conducted a gap analysis of the OHSMS:
Incorrect. While helpful, this action does not demonstrate leadership or address systemic improvement.
F . OH&S champions were appointed in each department to report near misses and incidents:
Incorrect. This is a good practice but does not directly address Clause 4.4's requirement for systemic improvement.
ISO Reference:
Clause 4.4: Maintaining and improving the OH&S management system.
Clause 5.1: Leadership and commitment.
Clause 10.3: Continual improvement.
Analysis of Options:
A . Top management initiated a comprehensive review of internal and external issues:
Correct. A review of internal and external issues aligns with Clause 4.1 and demonstrates leadership commitment.
B . Union representatives were invited to attend OH&S management meetings:
Incorrect. While participation is valuable, it is not a systemic corrective action.
C . Top management developed and is leading a programme to promote an effective culture of support:
Correct. Promoting a safety culture is a proactive measure and aligns with Clause 5.1 (Leadership).
D . Staff from departments with nonconformities received regular safety training during toolbox talks:
Incorrect. While training addresses specific gaps, it does not address systemic issues.
E . External consultants conducted a gap analysis of the OHSMS:
Incorrect. While helpful, this action does not demonstrate leadership or address systemic improvement.
F . OH&S champions were appointed in each department to report near misses and incidents:
Incorrect. This is a good practice but does not directly address Clause 4.4's requirement for systemic improvement.
ISO Reference:
Clause 4.4: Maintaining and improving the OH&S management system.
Clause 5.1: Leadership and commitment.
Clause 10.3: Continual improvement.
by Vincent at Mar 13, 2025, 07:39 AM
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