ISO 45001:2018 OH&S Management System

Migration Checklist

1. Introduction to the migration process

The ISO45001:2018 migration process follows the procedure LRMS03-04-18 and related guidance.

This checklist addresses the elements of ISO45001:2018 that have been identified as being
changed and requiring formal verification.

This checklist can form part of the formal LRQA report that will be specifically generated for the
ISO45001:2018 migration. The LRQA report may also contains the detail and evidence of the mi -
gration assessment and make a reference to the checklist confirming that the requirements in it
have been covered.
Existing LRQA processes are to be applied for follow up and re-assessment visits to address out -
standing non-conformities and system issues.

2. Checklist methodology
Following assessment of the organization to ISO45001:2018 the checklist can be completed to ensure
and confirm that all areas of change have been addressed within the visit report and that evidence
was reviewed to ensure compliance and to be available to demonstrate to accreditors that they have
been addressed effectively. Where the checklist is not used, the report needs to clearly reflect com-
pliance with the checklist requirements.
To this end the checklist below addresses these and requires a simple confirmation of compliance to
the areas of significant change or a reference to the non-conformity raised at any grading.
Dates to reflect that of original assessment can be entered as a block, and non-conformity close dates
need to be entered per the finding detail.

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4 Context of the Organization
4.1 Understanding the organization and its context
The internal and external issues that are relevant to the organization’s
purpose that affect its ability to achieve the intended outcome(s) of its
Occupational health and safety management system (OH&S manage-
ment system) have been determined. Compliant? Y 23-24/06/2020
4.2 Understanding the needs and expectations of interested parties
The organization has determined
a) the interested parties in addition to workers that are relevant to the
OH&S management system; Compliant? Y
b) the requirements (needs & expectations) of workers and other
interested parties that are relevant to the OH&S management system.
Compliant? Y
It has been determined which of these needs and expectations are or
could become legal requirements and other requirements. Compliant? Y
4.3 Determining the scope of the OH&S management system
The organization has determined the boundaries (units, functions and
physical boundaries) and applicability of the OH&S management sys-
tem to establish its scope. Compliant? Y
When determining the scope of the OH&S management system
 external and internal issues (as identified in 4.1
have been considered? Compliant? Y
When determining the scope of the OH&S management system
 Legal and other requirements (as identified in 4.2),
 planned or performed work‐related activities,
have been considered. Compliant? Y
The OH&S management system includes the activities, products and
services within the organization’s control or influence that can impact
the organization’s OH&S performance. Compliant? Y
Is the scope available as documented information?
Compliant? Y
4.4 OH&S management system
The OH&S addresses the identified processes needed and their inter-
actions to achieve the intended outcomes. Compliant? Y
5 Leadership and Worker Participation
5.1 Leadership and commitment
Top management has demonstrated leadership and commitment with
respect to the OH&S management system by: Compliant? Y
 taking overall responsibility and accountability for the prevention
of work‐related injury and ill health as well as the provision of safe
and healthy workplaces and activities Compliant? Y
 ensuring that the OH&S policy and related OH&S objectives are
established and are compatible with the strategic direction of the
organization Compliant? Y
 ensuring the integration of the OH&S management system re-
quirements into the organization’s business processes Compliant? Y
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 ensuring that the resources needed to establish, implement,
maintain and improve the OH&S management system are avail-
able Compliant? Y
 communicating the importance of effective OH&S management
and of conforming to the OH&S management system require-
ments Compliant? Y
 ensuring that the OH&S management system achieves its inten-
ded outcome(s) Compliant? Y
 directing and supporting persons to contribute to the effective-
ness of the OH&S management system; Compliant? Y
 ensuring and promoting continual improvement
Compliant? Y
 supporting other relevant management roles to demonstrate their
leadership as it applies to their areas of responsibility Compliant? Y
 developing, leading and promoting a culture in the organization
that supports the intended outcomes of the OH&S management
system Compliant? Y
 protecting workers from reprisals when reporting incidents, haz-
ards, risks and opportunities Compliant? Y
 ensuring the organization establishes and implements a
process(es) for consultation and participation of workers (see 5.4) Compliant? Y
 supporting the establishment and functioning of health and safety
committees, [see 5.4 e) 1)] Compliant? Y
5.2 OH&S policy
Top management have established, implemented and maintained an
OH&S policy Compliant? Y
that within the scope of the OH&S is appropriate to
 includes a commitment to provide safe and healthy working con-
ditions for the prevention of work related injury and ill health and
is appropriate to the purpose, size and context of the organization
and to the specific nature of its OH&S risks and OH&S opportunit-
ies
 includes a commitment to eliminate hazards and reduce OH&S
risks (see 8.1.2)
 includes a commitment to consultation and participation of work-
ers, and, where they exist, workers’ representatives.
 includes a commitment to fulfil legal requirements and other Compliant? Y
requirements
The policy is:
 available as documented information
 communicated within the organization
 available to interested parties, as appropriate
 relevant and appropriate. Compliant? Y
5.3 Organizational roles, responsibilities and authorities
Responsibilities and authorities for relevant roles are assigned and
communicated at all levels and maintained as documented informa- Compliant? Y
tion.
5.4 Consultation and participation of workers
Process(es) for consultation and participation of workers at all applic-
able levels and functions and, where they exist, workers’ representat-
ives are established, implemented and maintained. Compliant? Y
Obstacles or barriers to participation are determined and removed
those that cannot be removed are minimized. Compliant? Y
6 Planning for the OH&S Management System

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6.1. Actions to address risks and opportunities
The processes needed to meet requirements have been established
and implemented to give assurance that the OH&S management sys-
tem can achieve its intended outcomes including
 prevention or reduction of undesired effects Compliant? Y
The risks and opportunities related to:
 internal and external issues (4.1)
 the needs and expectations of interested parties (4.2)
 the scope of the OH&S management system (4.3)
 hazards (6.1.2.1)
 OH&S risks and other risks (6.1.2.2)
 OH&S opportunities and other opportunities (6.1.2.3)
 legal and other requirements (6.1.3)
 changes in the organization, processes or the OH&S management
system (8.1.3)
 any other issues and requirements
have been determined. Compliant? Y
Documented information is maintained for:
 Risks and opportunities that need to be addressed
 The processes needed and that they are carried out as planned Compliant? Y
6.1.2 Hazard identification and assessment of risks and opportunities
Ongoing and proactive process(es) for hazard identification are estab-
lished, implemented and maintained. Compliant? Y
The process(es) consider:
 How the work is organized, social factors, leadership and culture
in the organization
 Routine and non-routine activities and situations
 Past relevant incidents, incl. Emergencies and their causes
 Potential emergency situations
 People
 Other issues
 actual or proposed changes in organization, operations, processes,
activities and OH&S management system
 changes in knowledge of, and information about, hazards Compliant? Y
Established, implemented and maintained process(es) for assessing
OH&S risks consider the effectiveness of existing controls.

Compliant? Y
Processes are established, implemented and maintained for Minor NC BEO-
 assessing OH&S opportunities to enhance OH&S performance MIZ02
 other opportunities for improving the OH&S management system Compliant? N
Documented information is maintained and retained on the methodo-
logy(ies) and criteria for assessing OH&S risks. Compliant? Y
6.1.3 Determination of legal requirements and other requirements
Legal requirements and other requirements are maintained as docu-
mented information and updating is ensured. Compliant? Y
6.1.4 Planning Action
The integration and implementation of the actions into its OH&S man-
agement system processes (see 6.2; 7; 8; 9.1); and other business
processes are planned and the effectiveness of actions evaluated.
Compliant? Y
Actions are planned to address
 Legal requirements and other requirements
 Prepare for and respond to emergency situations
 Risks and opportunities Compliant? Y

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6.2 OH&S objectives and planning to achieve them
6.2.1 OH&S Objectives
The OH&S objectives take in to account
 risks and opportunities;
 the results of consultation with workers and, where they exist,
workers’ representatives
and are:
 measurable (if practicable) or capable of performance evaluation
 monitored
 communicated
 updated as appropriate and
 documented information on the OH&S objectives has been re-
tained. Compliant? Y
6.2.2 Planning to achieve OH&S objectives
The organization has determined, when planning, how to achieve its
OH&S objectives by
 what will be done
 what resources will be required
 who will be responsible
 when it will be completed
 how the results will be evaluated using indicators for monitoring
progress
 how actions to achieve OH&S objective are integrated into busi-
ness processes. Compliant? Y
7 Support
7.1 Resources
Resources needed for the establishment, implementation, mainten-
ance and continual improvement of the OH&S management system
are determined and provided. Compliant? Y
7.2 Competence
Workers are competent, including the ability to identify hazards, based
on appropriate education, training or experience. Compliant? Y
7.3 Awareness
Workers are made aware of:
 the OH&S policy and OH&S objectives;
 their contribution to the effectiveness of the OH&S management
system, including the benefits of improved OH&S performance
 incidents and the outcomes of investigations that are relevant to
them
 hazards, OH&S risks and actions determined that are relevant to
them
 the ability to remove themselves from work situations that they
consider present an imminent danger to their life or health, as
well as the arrangements for protecting them from undue con-
sequences for doing so. Compliant? Y
7.4 Communication
Internal and external communication processes have been established,
implemented and maintained. Compliant? Y

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Communication processes determine
 on what will be communicated;
 when to communicate;
 with whom to communicate:
o internally among the various levels and functions of the
organization;
o among contractors and visitors to the workplace;
o among other interested parties;
 how to communicate. Compliant? Y
The organization has considered diversity aspects (e.g. gender, lan-
guage, culture, literacy, disability) when considering its communication
needs. Compliant? Y
When establishing the communication processes, the organization has:
 considered views of external interested parties
 considered its legal requirements and other requirements
 ensures that OH&S information to be communicated is consistent
with information generated within the OH&S management sys-
tem, and is reliable. Compliant? Y
Documented information as evidence of its communications is re-
tained (as appropriate). Compliant? Y
7.5 Documented information
7.5 When creating and updating documented information the organization
ensures appropriate
 appropriate format (e.g. language, software version, graphics) and
media (e.g. paper, electronic)
 availability and suitability for use and adequate information pro-
tection. Compliant? Y
8 Operation
8.1 Operational planning and control
8.1.1 At multi-employer workplaces, the organization coordinates relevant
parts of the OH&S management system with other organizations. Compliant? Y
8.1.3 Planned temporary and permanent changes are controlled and the
consequences of unintended changes are reviewed taking mitigating
action if necessary. Compliant? Y
8.1.4 Procurement of products and services is controlled.
Compliant? Y
Procurement process(es) are coordinated with contractors to identify
hazards and assess and control OH&S risks. Compliant? Y
Occupational health and safety criteria for the selection of contractors
are defined and applied. Compliant? Y
When outsourcing functions and processes
 they are controlled
 outsourcing arrangements are consistent with legal and other
requirements
 type and control applied is defined within the OH&S management
system Compliant? N
8.2 Emergency preparedness and response
Process(es) needed to prepare for and respond to potential emergency
situations, as identified in 6.1.2.1, include: Compliant? Y
 providing training for the planned response
 communicating and providing relevant information to all workers
on their duties and responsibilities
 communicating relevant information to contractors, visitors,
emergency response services, government authorities and, as
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9 Performance Evaluation
9.1. Monitoring, measurement, analysis and performance evaluation
OH&S performance is monitored, measured, analysed and evaluated.
Compliant? Y
The organisation has determined:
 what needs to be monitored and measured
 the methods for monitoring, measurement, analysis and perform-
ance evaluation, as applicable, to ensure valid results
 the criteria against which the organization will evaluate its OH&S
performance
 when the monitoring and measuring shall be performed
 when the results from monitoring and measurement shall be
analysed, evaluated and communicated Compliant? Y
Calibrated or verified monitoring and measurements equipment is
used as appropriate. Compliant? Y
Processes to evaluate achievement of compliance with legal and other
requirements are planned and implemented including the frequency
of evaluation being determined. Compliant? Y
9.2. Internal audit
The organisation ensures that
 results of audits are reported to relevant managers
 relevant audit results are reported to workers, workers’ repres-
entatives and other relevant interested parties Compliant? Y
9.3. Management review
Management Review shall include consideration of
 status of actions from previous management reviews
 changes in
o needs and expectations of interested parties
o risks and opportunities
 information on the OH&S performance, incl. trends Compliant? N
Outputs of management review include
 opportunities to improve integration of the OH&S management
system with other business processes if needed
 any implications for the strategic direction of the organisation Compliant? Y
Relevant outputs of the management reviews are communicated to
workers and, where they exist, workers’ representatives. Compliant? Y
10 Improvement
The need for corrective actions of incidents or are evaluated with the
participation of workers and other interested parties. Compliant? Y
The organisation can demonstrate enhanced OH&S performance
through continual improvement in the suitability, adequacy and ef-
fectiveness of the OH&S management system Compliant? Y
Final Statement
A comprehensive migration review has been undertaken and conform-
ance established against ISO 45001:2018
The main compliance evidence is held in the Migration Report.

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