ISO 45001 and OHS Management Quiz

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the main focus of ISO 45001?

Improving environmental impacts

Managing risks and improving occupational health and safety performance (correct)

Ensuring customer satisfaction

Managing resources effectively

Which clause discusses the leadership’s role in OHS management?

Clause 8

Clause 4

Clause 6

Clause 5 (correct)

What does the acronym SWOT stand for in the context of organizational analysis?

Strength, Workload, Opportunities, Trends

Strength, Workers, Operations, Transitions

Systems, Weakness, Outcomes, Timing

Strength, Weakness, Opportunities, Threats (correct)

Which clause pertains to the context of the organization?

Clause 4 Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a benefit of implementing ISO 14001?

Ensuring zero waste generation Signup and view all the answers

What approach does ISO 45001 take in regard to health and safety?

Proactive Approach Signup and view all the answers

Which clause includes elements related to performance evaluation?

Clause 9 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a component of Clause 7 in ISO 45001?

Resources and Competence Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT included as a stakeholder in the context of ISO 45001?

Shareholders Signup and view all the answers

Which standard is known for having a reactive approach and focuses purely on hazard controls?

OHSAS 18001 Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the major benefits of an Integrated Management System (IMS)?

Improvements in performance Signup and view all the answers

Which standard provides guidelines on how to conduct an audit?

ISO 19011 Signup and view all the answers

What approach does Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) primarily use?

Deductive Technique Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an audit plan?

To coordinate the audit process systematically Signup and view all the answers

What is a Non-Conformity Report (NCR)?

A report of not adhering to part of the ISO management system Signup and view all the answers

Which logic gate indicates that an event will occur only if all sub-events occur simultaneously?

AND Gate Signup and view all the answers

What does 'shall' indicate in the context of ISO standards?

It is mandatory. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Event Tree Analysis (ETA)?

Establishing system efficiency Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms refers to not following a law, regulation, or contract?

Non-Compliance Signup and view all the answers

In FMEA, what does the Risk Priority Number (RPN) consist of?

Likelihood, Severity, and Detectability Signup and view all the answers

What does HAZOP primarily focus on when conducting its analysis?

Finding deviations in processes Signup and view all the answers

How should a major Non-Conformity Report be distinguished from a minor one?

By severity of deviation Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended timeline for closing a Non-Conformity Report (NCR)?

90 Days Signup and view all the answers

Which theory is associated with Heinrich in the context of safety?

Domino Theory Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a clause of the ANSI Z10 standard?

Reporting Frequency Signup and view all the answers

What type of analysis is MORT primarily concerned with?

Management failures Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'audit criteria' refer to?

The standards used for auditing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about HAZOP is incorrect?

It is a quantitative analysis. Signup and view all the answers

Near miss reporting is considered which type of indicator?

Leading indicator Signup and view all the answers

What does Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) focus on?

Consequences of system failures Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

ISO 45001 - OHSMS

Provides a framework for organizations to manage health and safety risks and improve performance.
Based on the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle.
Consists of 10 clauses, each addressing specific aspects of OH&S.

Clauses

Clause 1 - Scope: Defines the boundaries and applicability of the OSH management system within the organization.
Clause 2 - Normative References: Includes standards, documents, or regulations.
Clause 3 - Terms and Definitions: Provides clear definitions of key terms.
Clause 4 - Context of the Organization: Details internal and external issues affecting the organization, including products, services, people, knowledge, processes, systems, activities, and strategic directions. Considers cultural, social, political, financial and economic factors.
SWOT Analysis: Considers internal Strengths and Weaknesses, and external Opportunities and Threats (SWOT).
Interested Parties: Identifies internal stakeholders (workers, managers, contractors, suppliers, clients) and external stakeholders (consumers, regulators, media, communities, public).
Clause 5 - Leadership: Includes leadership and commitment, OH&S policy, and organizational roles, responsibilities and authorities.
Clause 6 - Planning: Includes actions to address risks and opportunities, OH&S objectives, and planning to achieve those objectives.
Clause 7 - Support: Covers resources, communication, awareness, competence, and documented information.
Clause 8 - Operation: Includes operational planning and control (SOPs), emergency preparedness and response.
Clause 9 - Performance Evaluation: Contains monitoring, measurement, analysis, performance evaluation, internal audits, and management review.
Clause 10 - Improvement: Covers areas for improvement, and a culture of continual improvement.

ISO 14001 (EMS): Focuses on environmental management.
ISO 9001 (QMS): Focuses on quality management.
OSHAS 18001: British Standard, concerned with hazard controls.
ISO 19011: Guidelines for auditing.
ISO 31001 (Risk Management): Risk management guidance standard.
ISO 22001 (FSMS): Food safety management system standard.
ANSI Z10: American National Standards Institute guidance on occupational safety and health management systems

Audit Terminologies

Audit Scope: The boundaries of the audit, what processes to be covered.
Audit Plan: Plan used for systematic scheduling and implementing the audit and includes who, what, when, where, and why.
Audit Objective: The goal of the audit, such as legal or certification purposes.
Audit Criteria: Standards and references against which the audit is performed (e.g., ISO standards or company policies).
Audit Programme: detailed scope of the audit activities
NCR: Non-Conformity Report- details any observed non-conformity
Compliance vs. Conformity: Non-conformity - not following a part of the ISO Management System; Non-compliance - not following a law, regulation or contract

Safety Audit/Inspection

Corrective Action Plan: Identifies the corrective actions and responsibilities for doing action items that are part of the audit plan, defines responsibility and time frames for each action item.
Internal and External Audits: Details the different types of audits.
System Safety Techniques: Discusses methods like FTA, BOW Tie, and FMEA.
FTA (Fault Tree Analysis): A forward and bottom-up approach for analyzing accident consequences, inductive in nature
FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis): Identifies potential failures, their modes and effects, used to prioritize risk.
HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study): Analyzes process parameters and guide words to identify and assess potential hazards and deviations

Management Oversight and Risk Tree

MORT Used for accident investigations where management failure could be a factor or a contributing cause or an error in management practices.

Theories

Heinrich's Domino Theory/Factors: Identifies the series of events leading to an accident.
McGregor's Theory X and Y: Explains worker attitudes toward work.
Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory: Differentiates hygiene and motivational factors affecting worker satisfaction.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: Defines human needs in a hierarchy, from basic to higher-level ones

Other Information

OSHA Incident Rate: Measures workplace injuries and incidents using a formula.
Near Miss Reporting: Identifying near misses is a leading indicator of potential incidents.

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Description

Test your knowledge on ISO 45001 and its implications for occupational health and safety management. This quiz covers key clauses, benefits, and the relationship of ISO standards in organizational contexts. Improve your understanding of health and safety standards and their applications in various environments.