The auditor should assess whether the organization's planned action (using masks in case of dust extraction failure) is both implemented and effective. This aligns with ISO 45001 requirements to ensure that control measures are functional and meet the intended objectives.
Clause 8.1.2 (Hierarchy of Controls):
The use of PPE, such as masks, is considered a last resort in the hierarchy of controls. The organization must demonstrate that the measure is:
Implemented (e.g., PPE is available and workers are trained to use it).
Effective (e.g., masks provide adequate protection against dust).
Analysis of Options:
A . Advise that the factory should cease operations if the dust extraction equipment malfunctioned.
While ceasing operations may be a necessary control in extreme situations, it is not a practical or realistic recommendation unless a high-risk scenario cannot be otherwise managed.
B . Ask the OHSMS Manager to confirm regulatory compliance.
Regulatory compliance is important but does not fully address the requirement to ensure the action is effective.
C . Seek evidence that the response action is both implemented and effective.
This is the most appropriate response. The auditor must verify implementation and effectiveness to determine conformity.
D . Suggest increasing maintenance checks.
Maintenance is important for preventing equipment breakdowns, but this option does not address the immediate audit finding about the adequacy of response actions.
ISO Reference:
Clause 8.1.2: Emphasizes applying the hierarchy of controls effectively.
Clause 9.1.1: Requires monitoring and measuring controls to ensure effectiveness.

The PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle is a core principle of ISO 45001 and many other management systems. It does not include environmental management, as ISO 45001 focuses on Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S), while environmental aspects are covered by ISO 14001.
Analysis of Options:
A . Treatment of Risks:
Correct. Risk assessment and control are part of the Plan phase.
B . OHSMS Policy:
Correct. The OH&S policy is established in the Plan phase.
C . Environment Management Program:
Incorrect. This is outside the scope of ISO 45001 and pertains to ISO 14001.
D . Analyzing OHSMS Performance:
Correct. Performance analysis occurs in the Check phase of the PDCA cycle.
ISO Reference:
Clause 0.3: PDCA model in ISO 45001.

Comprehensive Detailed Explanation along with All ISO 45001 Audit Reference Clause 5.2 of ISO 45001:2018 outlines requirements for the OH&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 Reference:
Clause 5.2: OH&S policy.

Analysis of Options:
A . Results of management review:
Correct. Clause 9.3 requires retention of management review results as documented information.
B . Risks and opportunities:
Incorrect. Risks and opportunities must be considered and managed, but retaining this as documented information is not mandatory.
C . Results of compliance evaluation:
Correct. Clause 9.1.2 requires retention of compliance evaluation results.
D . Workers' current level of competency:
Incorrect. Competency must be ensured, but retaining specific competency records is not explicitly required.
E . Assigned responsibilities and authorities:
Incorrect. These must be defined and communicated but are not required to be retained as documented information.
F . The relevant requirements of workers:
Incorrect. Relevant worker requirements must be considered but not retained as documented information.
G . Effectiveness of corrective actions:
Correct. Clause 10.2 requires retention of evidence of corrective actions taken.
H . OH&S Policy:
Correct. Clause 5.2 requires the OH&S policy to be maintained as documented information.
ISO Reference:
Clause 5.2: OH&S policy.
Clause 9.1.2: Compliance evaluation.
Clause 9.3: Management review.
Clause 10.2: Corrective actions.

The PDCA cycle (Plan-Do-Check-Act) is a core framework in ISO 45001 for continual improvement of the OH&S management system. An Environmental Management Program is part of ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) and not ISO 45001.
Analysis of Options:
* A. Treatment of Risks:Correct. Risk treatment is part of the Plan phase.
* B. OHSMS Policy:Correct. The policy is developed in the Plan phase.
* C. Environment Management Program:Incorrect. This is outside the scope of ISO 45001 and relates to ISO 14001.
* D. Analyzing OHSMS Performance:Correct. Performance analysis is part of the Check phase.
ISO References:
* Clause 0.3: PDCA framework in ISO 45001.