This correlation table maps each ISO 45001:2018 clause to where the evidence sits in the IMS1 manual and alphaZ documents, with an overview and guidance document for the standard.

Effective Guidance Documents

These reference documents are supplied in PDF format within the alphaZ toolkits. They are for reference and are not intended to be edited.

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Further Reading

Further guidance on ISO 45001:

• ISO 45001 Clause 4 - Context of the Organisation
• ISO 45001 Clause 5.4 - Consultation and Participation of Workers
• Converting a Clause-Based Management System
• ISO 45001 knowledge base

How to Download

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ISO 45001:2018 Correlation and Guidance

The ISO 45001:2018 Correlation and Guidance brings together a correlation table and an overview and guidance document for ISO 45001:2018. The correlation takes each clause of the standard, from Context of the Organisation to Improvement, and signposts the example evidence of compliance in the IMS1 manual and the alphaZ registers, forms and policies.

The alphaZ IMS framework follows how a business works rather than the clause order of the standard, so the correlation shows where each requirement is met. Use it when setting up the system, checking it or preparing for a certification audit.

Two Reference Documents

• ISO 45001:2018 Correlation - a clause by clause table giving each requirement and where the evidence sits in IMS1 and the alphaZ documents
• ISO 45001 Overview and Guidance - an introduction to the standard and its main requirements, with the points to have in place before a certification audit

What the Correlation Covers

• Clause 4 Context - issues, workers and other interested parties and scope, mapped to IMS1 Section 1
• Clause 5 Leadership and Worker Participation - the OH&S policy, roles and consultation of workers, mapped to IMS1 Sections 2 and 7
• Clause 6 Planning - hazards, risks and opportunities, legal requirements and objectives, mapped to IMS1 Section 7 and the hazard register
• Clause 7 Support - resources, competence, awareness, communication and documented information
• Clause 8 Operation - operational control, management of change, procurement and emergencies, mapped to IMS1 Sections 4 and 7
• Clauses 9 and 10 - monitoring, evaluation of compliance, audit, management review, incidents and improvement

Who Needs an ISO 45001:2018 Correlation?

The correlation is for organisations using the alphaZ IMS1 manual and documents with an ISO 45001:2018 occupational health and safety management system. It helps IMS leads check each requirement is covered and find the evidence quickly for internal audits, management review and certification audits.

Included in the ISO 45001 Toolkit

These documents are part of the ISO 45001 toolkit and the integrated toolkits that include it.

Using the Correlation

Work through the table with IMS1 open, checking each evidence item is in place and reflects how you operate. The correlation is a PDF reference; for an editable clause by clause audit checklist use the ISO 45001:2018 Requirements Checklists.

Note: ISO clause checklists only include the clause numbers and short prompts for each clause (due to copyright reasons) and therefore a full version of the ISO standard is required to be used in conjunction with these checklists.

Related Documents

The correlation refers to documents such as the ER14 Hazard and Risk Assessment Register, F-IMS22 Interested Parties Register, F-IMS23 Opportunities and Risks Register, F-IMS20 Document Register, ER1 Issues and Actions Register and F-Q3 Management Review.