PECB ISO-45001-Lead-Auditor Exam With Confidence Using Practice Dumps

Clause 10.2 of ISO 45001 pertains to Nonconformity and Corrective Action . Organizations are required to evaluate incidents, investigate their causes, and implement effective corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Issue Identified: The incidents in the five old shops are related to VOC emissions from outdated equipment, leading to staff and customer health concerns. This indicates inadequate risk management and failure to act on known safety issues.

Analysis of Options:

A. Display an emergency phone number. This is a reactive approach and does not address the root cause of the issue, i.e., VOC emissions. It also does not align with ISO 45001’s emphasis on preventive measures.

B. Evaluate and update the PPE requirements. While PPE is important, relying solely on PPE without addressing the root cause (emission of VOCs) is insufficient. PPE is considered the last line of defense under the hierarchy of controls.

C. Reassess the OH and S risks associated with the laundry process in the five old shops. This option aligns with ISO 45001, Clause 8.1.2, and Clause 10.2, as it emphasizes reassessing risks and taking steps to mitigate them. A thorough risk assessment could lead to interim measures such as process improvements or administrative controls until the equipment is replaced.

D. Review the current safety procedures. While reviewing safety procedures is useful, it does not address the specific nonconformity related to the equipment’s inability to operate safely.

Best Action: Reassessing the risks in the five shops (Option C) ensures a comprehensive review of the hazards posed by outdated equipment, leading to appropriate preventive and corrective actions.

ISO References:

Clause 10.2: Requires identifying and addressing nonconformities to prevent recurrence.

Clause 8.1.2: Emphasizes the hierarchy of controls and risk assessment as a foundation for mitigating hazards.

Clause 5.2 of ISO 45001:2018 outlines requirements for the OH and S policy, emphasizing commitment to continual improvement, compliance with legal requirements, and communication of the policy to interested parties.

Analysis of Options:

A. The management is committed to health and safety improvement: Correct. The policy explicitly states the organization’s commitment to improvement, meeting Clause 5.2 requirements.

C. The organization has a good reputation for safe experiences: Not relevant to ISO 45001 requirements; reputation is not a policy criterion.

D. The organization intends to communicate its policy to external parties: Correct. Clause 5.2 requires the policy to be communicated to interested parties.

E. The organization is committed to continual health and safety improvement: Correct. This directly aligns with Clause 5.2, which mandates continual improvement.

F. The organization meets all statutory requirements: The policy does not explicitly state compliance with legal requirements, even though this is implied.

G. The organization satisfies its customers’ health and safety requirements: The policy does not specifically address customer requirements.

H. The organization uses contractors committed to health and safety: Not stated in the policy.

I. The organization’s processes deliver the intended improvement to health and safety: This is not evident from the policy statement.

ISO References:

Clause 5.2: OH and S policy.

ISO 45001 Clause 7.2 Competence requires the organization to:

determine the necessary competence of workers that affect or can affect OH and S performance;

ensure workers are competent , including the ability to identify hazards ;

where applicable, take actions to acquire and maintain competence and evaluate the effectiveness of those actions; and

retain appropriate documented information as evidence of competence .

Based on that wording, C is clearly correct because the clause explicitly says workers must be competent, including having the ability to identify hazards . If there is no evidence of that ability, this directly supports a nonconformity against Clause 7.2.

F is also correct because Clause 7.2 requires the organization to determine the competence needed for roles and ensure workers meet it. If there is no evidence that workers’ knowledge and skills are assessed against role requirements , the organization cannot demonstrate that competence has been determined and verified.

H is the third correct answer because Clause 7.2 requires the organization to retain documented information as evidence of competence . Attendance on OH and S training is not, by itself, full proof of competence, but the absence of training records can still support a finding that the organization lacks documented evidence related to competence development and maintenance.

Why the others are not Clause 7.2 findings:

A belongs to Clause 7.3 Awareness , which requires awareness of the consequences of not conforming.

B also relates more to Clause 7.3 Awareness , which includes awareness of the ability to remove themselves from imminent and serious danger.

D is also Clause 7.3 Awareness , because workers must understand their contribution to the effectiveness of the OHSMS.

E relates to consultation and participation under Clause 5.4, not competence.

G refers to quality policy and objectives, which are not ISO 45001 OH and S competence requirements.