An audit team leader prepares the audit plan for an initial Stage 2 certification audit. Which two of the following statements are false?

Comprehensive Detailed Explanation along with All ISO 45001 Audit Reference

Analysis of Each Option:

A . The organisation should review the audit plan for agreement.

True.

According to ISO 45001 guidelines and ISO 19011 (Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems), it

is standard practice for the auditee organization to review and agree to the audit plan to ensure

clarity on scope, objectives, and processes.

Reference: ISO 19011:2018, Clause 6.3.2.

B . The audit team leader does not select the OHS audit team members.

False.

The audit team leader is responsible for selecting competent team members with the requisite

expertise to evaluate the auditee’s Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS).

Selection is based on criteria such as knowledge of ISO 45001, auditing skills, and understanding of

the industry.

Reference: ISO 19011:2018, Clause 5.4.2 and 6.3.1.

C . The audit team leader should plan to interview each employee.

False.

While employee interviews are an essential part of gathering evidence during an ISO 45001 audit,

interviewing every employee is impractical and unnecessary. A representative sampling strategy is

used to assess compliance across various levels and departments.

Reference: ISO 19011:2018, Clause 6.4.6.

D . The audit team leader should present the plan to the auditee before the Stage 2 audit.

True.

Presenting the audit plan to the auditee before the audit is essential to ensure all parties are

informed and prepared for the audit. This practice is emphasized in ISO 19011 and supports

transparency and effective audit execution.

Reference: ISO 19011:2018, Clause 6.3.3.

E . The organisation should cancel staff leave during the audit.

False.

ISO 45001 and related audit guidelines do not mandate the cancellation of staff leave during audits.

While key personnel should be available, the audit team collaborates with the organization to plan

around leave schedules to minimize disruption.

Reference: Not explicitly covered in ISO 45001 or ISO 19011; falls under planning discretion.

F . The plan does not need to include the names of the senior managers.

True.

While the audit plan should outline the scope, objectives, and methods, it does not specifically

require the inclusion of senior managers’ names unless they are directly involved in the audit.

Reference: ISO 19011:2018, Clause 6.3.2.

Key ISO Reference:

ISO 45001:2018, Clause 9.2 (Internal Audit Requirements).

ISO 19011:2018, Clauses 5.4.2, 6.3.1, 6.3.2, and 6.4.6.