Exam ISO-45001-Lead-Auditor Topic 3 Question 6 Discussion
Actual exam question for PECB's ISO-45001-Lead-Auditor exam
Question #: 6
Topic #: 3
Question #: 6
Topic #: 3
You are an audit team leader conducting an ISO 45001 surveillance audit of a nautical college that provides course for those working in the maritime sector. The College Principle Is absent, and you are interviewing the Deputy (DP) DP: 1 apologise for the absence of the College Principle. He has called in sick today and we are really short of staff.
You: 1 see, it really should not affect the OHSMS so the audit can progress as normal.
DP: The College principle set up the system. I am afraidi am not as familiar with it as he is.
You: OK, let's start with the OH and S policy. What are the main issues for the OHSMS here?
DP: Give me a minute. I need look at the OH and S Policy on the noticeboard in his office.
As the audit progresses, It is clear that the Deputy College Principle has a very low knowledge of the OHSMS. He continually has to search the answers to your questions or asks staff members about their processes.
Choose one of the following options that best describes the basis for the nonconformity.
You: 1 see, it really should not affect the OHSMS so the audit can progress as normal.
DP: The College principle set up the system. I am afraidi am not as familiar with it as he is.
You: OK, let's start with the OH and S policy. What are the main issues for the OHSMS here?
DP: Give me a minute. I need look at the OH and S Policy on the noticeboard in his office.
As the audit progresses, It is clear that the Deputy College Principle has a very low knowledge of the OHSMS. He continually has to search the answers to your questions or asks staff members about their processes.
Choose one of the following options that best describes the basis for the nonconformity.
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Comprehensive Detailed Explanation along with All ISO 45001 Audit Reference Clause 5.1 of ISO 45001:2018 requires top management to demonstrate leadership and commitment to the OH&S management system. This includes awareness of the OH&S policy and its objectives.
Analysis of Options:
A . As a member of the management team, the Deputy College Principal is not aware of the OHSMS policy:
Correct. A lack of awareness of the policy reflects poor leadership commitment, which violates Clause 5.1.
B . OH&S improvement is not possible due to the lack of awareness of the OHSMS:
Incorrect. While improvement may be hindered, this is not the main issue in this scenario.
C . The Deputy College Principal is not competent to manage the OHSMS:
Incorrect. The Deputy's competence to manage the OHSMS is not in question; the issue is their lack of awareness of key elements.
D . The OH&S policy only exists as a document in the College Principal's office:
Incorrect. The policy may be accessible but not effectively communicated or understood by management.
ISO Reference:
Clause 5.1: Leadership and commitment.
Clause 5.2: OH&S policy.
Analysis of Options:
A . As a member of the management team, the Deputy College Principal is not aware of the OHSMS policy:
Correct. A lack of awareness of the policy reflects poor leadership commitment, which violates Clause 5.1.
B . OH&S improvement is not possible due to the lack of awareness of the OHSMS:
Incorrect. While improvement may be hindered, this is not the main issue in this scenario.
C . The Deputy College Principal is not competent to manage the OHSMS:
Incorrect. The Deputy's competence to manage the OHSMS is not in question; the issue is their lack of awareness of key elements.
D . The OH&S policy only exists as a document in the College Principal's office:
Incorrect. The policy may be accessible but not effectively communicated or understood by management.
ISO Reference:
Clause 5.1: Leadership and commitment.
Clause 5.2: OH&S policy.
by Miriam at Jul 29, 2025, 04:30 AM
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