ISO 45001 Clause 6.1.2. Hazard Identification in Your Process.
ISO 45001:2018 replaced OHSAS 18001 in March 2021. IgeraIndustria indexes all standard requirements and answers queries on clauses, risk assessments, PPE per job role, accident investigation and audit evidence — citing the exact clause. Without depending on the OHS specialist for every internal query.
ISO 45001: the standard that generates the most non-conformities in industry
Migration from OHSAS 18001 was mandatory before March 2021. Many companies adapted their system superficially and are now accumulating non-conformities in surveillance and renewal audits.
2021
OHSAS 18001 withdrawn. All companies had to migrate to ISO 45001 before 11 March 2021.
Cl. 6.1.2
Hazard identification and risk assessment: the most audited clause and the one that generates the most NCs in certification.
47%
Of ISO 45001 audits detect deficiencies in operational risk assessment (clause 6.1.2).
Cl. 5.1
Visible leadership: the most profound change vs OHSAS 18001. Requires documented evidence of management involvement.
ISO 45001 is not a cosmetic update of OHSAS 18001. It introduces organisational context analysis, active worker participation and verifiable management leadership. Every internal query about what evidence a specific clause requires consumes time from the OHS specialist that could be spent on actual prevention. IgeraIndustria absorbs that burden.
Instant ISO 45001 query by clause
IgeraIndustria identifies the exact clause applicable to each question and responds with requirements, evidence examples and the most common errors detected by certification auditors.
Exact clause per query topic
Ask in natural language — “what do I need to demonstrate I identify hazards?” — and IgeraIndustria locates clause 6.1.2, the requirements and the evidence that auditors will verify.
Differences vs OHSAS 18001 by area
For each process or requirement, IgeraIndustria indicates what has changed from OHSAS 18001: what was voluntary and is now mandatory, what new evidence is required.
Risk assessment (clause 6.1.2)
Hazard identification methodology, risk rating criteria, hierarchical controls (elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative, PPE) and required documentation.
Objectives and planning (clause 6.2)
Definition of measurable OHS objectives, monitoring indicators, assigned responsibilities, deadlines and resources. Everything that the audit will verify in the management review.
Incident management (clause 10.2)
Investigation process for accidents, incidents and near-misses. Root cause analysis, corrective actions and closure timeline. Mandatory records per clause 10.2.2.
Emergency preparedness (clause 8.2)
Emergency response plan, documented drills, assigned roles and coordination with external services. Evidence that audits request under clause 8.2.
Complete OHS management system support
Beyond individual clauses, IgeraIndustria supports the global management of the occupational health and safety system: from policy through to continual improvement.
OHS policy and organisational context
Requirements of the OHS policy (clause 5.2), analysis of internal and external context (4.1) and determination of the management system scope (4.3). What it must contain and who must sign it.
Interested parties identification
Clause 4.2: identification of workers, trade union representatives, labour authorities, clients and contractors with OHS requirements. Recording and updating their needs and expectations.
Internal audit programme
Clause 9.2: audit programme planning, selection of internal auditors, audit criteria, reports and follow-up of findings. Recommended frequency based on process criticality.
Non-conformity and incident management
Full clause 10.2 process: recording, classification (accident, incident, near-miss, system NC), investigation, corrective action, effectiveness verification and worker communication.
Management review (clause 9.3)
Mandatory review inputs: audit results, OHS indicators, incidents, objectives and resources. Outputs: decisions and actions. Minimum frequency and meeting minutes format that auditors verify.
Documented continual improvement
Clause 10.3: evidence of system improvement beyond NC closure. Indicator trends, incident reduction, improvements in risk assessment. What differentiates a company that manages OHS from one that merely complies.
The 4 key changes vs OHSAS 18001
These are the differences that generate the most non-conformities in companies that migrated without a rigorous gap analysis. IgeraIndustria explains each one with the exact requirements and the evidence that auditors look for.
Visible leadership (new clause 5.1)
In OHSAS 18001 it was sufficient for management to “support” OHS. ISO 45001 requires evidence of active participation: meeting minutes where management reviews OHS indicators, documented safety visits, OHS budget approved by top management and personally signed policy. Auditors specifically request this evidence.
Organisational context (new clauses 4.1 / 4.2)
OHSAS 18001 did not contemplate context analysis. ISO 45001 requires identifying internal and external factors that affect the OHS system (regulatory changes, new processes, contractors, market conditions) and the needs of interested parties. This analysis must be reviewed periodically.
Change management (new clause 8.1.3)
ISO 45001 requires a formal change management process to evaluate OHS impact before implementing new processes, equipment, materials or organisational structures. Each planned change must go through a specific risk assessment. It is one of the most neglected clauses in systems migrated from OHSAS.
Worker consultation and participation (new clause 5.4)
In OHSAS 18001 worker participation was a general principle. ISO 45001 makes it a systematic requirement with evidence: safety committee minutes, records of consultations on changes affecting OHS, participation in incident investigation and in objective setting. Lack of records is a frequent major non-conformity.
How IgeraIndustria works for ISO 45001
Five steps from loading your OHS documentation to receiving an answer with the exact clause and evidence checklist.
You index your OHS management system
Upload your OHS manual, hazard identification procedures, risk assessments, audit programmes and incident investigation reports. IgeraIndustria processes them alongside the ISO 45001:2018 standard in less than 24 hours.
You connect the assistant to your OHS team
Embed in the internal portal, Teams, Slack or as a WhatsApp bot for OHS technicians on the shop floor. One line of code. Compatible with any industrial intranet.
The technician or auditor asks in natural language
“What evidence do I need for clause 5.1?”, “How should I document hazard identification in the maintenance area?”, “What has changed from OHSAS 18001 in change management?”
IgeraIndustria searches across 2 knowledge layers
First in your internal documentation (procedures, risk assessments, action plans), then in the indexed ISO 45001:2018 standard with all its clauses and documented information requirements.
Response with exact clause and evidence checklist
The response cites the applicable ISO 45001 clause, lists the evidence that the audit will verify and flags the most common errors. If the question requires expert judgement, it escalates to the OHS manager.
IgeraIndustria in action — clause 5.1 ISO 45001
Leadership evidence query resolved in under 3 seconds with reference to the exact clause and list of common errors.
OHS Technician
What evidence do I need to demonstrate compliance with clause 5.1 (leadership) in an ISO 45001 audit?
IgeraIndustria
ISO 45001:2018 — Clause 5.1 Leadership and commitment, p. 12
REQUIRED EVIDENCE (auditors verify):
- • OHS policy signed by top management and communicated (5.2) — dated <3 years ago
- • Meeting minutes where management reviews OHS indicators (minimum quarterly)
- • Documented assignment of OHS roles and responsibilities (5.3) with names
- • Evidence of management participation in safety walks or incident investigations
- • OHS objectives with indicators, owners and dates (6.2.2)
- • Assigned resources: OHS budget approved by management (7.1)
⚠️ Most common failure: policy not reviewed in >3 years or signed by HR (not general management)
✓ ISO 45001:2018 Clause 5.1 · Confidence: 99.5%
320
employees at metallurgical plant
-43%
workplace incidents in the first year
2 NCs
minor at renewal (zero major)
We came from OHSAS 18001 and the transition to ISO 45001 cost us more than expected. The changes in leadership and clause 5.4 on worker participation generated two major non-conformities in our first audit. With IgeraIndustria, the OHS team resolves in seconds what evidence each clause requires. The following year’s renewal: two minor NCs and zero major ones. And workplace incidents dropped 43% in the first year.
*Representative testimonial based on results from real clients
Frequently asked questions — ISO 45001:2018
How does ISO 45001 clause 6.1.2 define hazard identification?
Clause 6.1.2 of ISO 45001 requires a systematic and proactive hazard identification process that considers routine and non-routine activities, emergency situations, human factors and the work environment. Unlike OHSAS 18001, the new standard requires assessing not only current hazards but also planned changes (8.1.3) and hazards arising from external sources such as contractors and visitors. The output must be a risk matrix with hierarchical controls: elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative and PPE. Auditors verify that the assessment has been reviewed within the last twelve months or after any significant incident.
What is the framework for occupational risk management under ISO 45001?
Risk management under ISO 45001 follows the PDCA cycle (Plan-Do-Check-Act) applied to occupational health and safety. Clause 6.1 establishes that the organisation must identify risks and opportunities, determine the necessary controls and plan actions. Controls are applied according to the hierarchy: hazard elimination (priority), substitution, engineering measures, signage and administrative controls, with PPE as the last resort. Monitoring indicators (clause 9.1) must demonstrate that controls are effective and that the accident trend is decreasing. IgeraIndustria indexes the entire regulatory framework and cites the exact applicable clause for each query.
How should a workplace accident be investigated under ISO 45001?
Clause 10.2 of ISO 45001 requires a formal investigation process for accidents, incidents and near-misses. The organisation must: respond promptly (10.2.1a), investigate root causes (10.2.1b), implement corrective actions (10.2.1c), evaluate the need for changes to the OHS management system and communicate results to affected workers (10.2.2). The investigation must be independent of the affected area and must include worker participation (clause 5.4). Documented records are mandatory and auditors verify that corrective actions have addressed the identified causes and that associated risk assessments have been reviewed.
Which PPE items are mandatory for each job role under ISO 45001?
ISO 45001 does not prescribe specific PPE items but requires each organisation to determine the necessary personal protective equipment based on its risk assessment (clause 6.1.2) and the hierarchy of controls. The requirement for specific PPE derives from national legislation such as Royal Decree 773/1997 in Spain and Regulation (EU) 2016/425. What ISO 45001 does require is that PPE is identified in procedures, that workers have received training on their correct use (clause 7.2) and that a record of issue and periodic review is maintained. Auditors check that there is a PPE selection, issue and supervision procedure with up-to-date records.
What must an emergency plan include to comply with ISO 45001 clause 8.2?
Clause 8.2 of ISO 45001 requires the organisation to prepare and maintain response plans for potential emergency situations. The plan must include: identification of possible emergencies (fires, spills, evacuation, serious accidents), documented response procedures, assigned roles and responsibilities, communication with external emergency services and worker instruction. The standard also requires that documented drills be conducted at an appropriate frequency and that the results be reviewed to improve the plan. Auditors verify the existence of plans, drill records and subsequent updates.
How often does ISO 45001 require an internal OHS management system audit?
Clause 9.2 of ISO 45001 does not set a specific minimum frequency for internal audits but requires the audit programme to be planned taking into account the importance of processes and the results of previous audits. Common practice is to conduct at least one complete internal audit per year covering all system clauses. For high-risk processes or areas with a history of incidents, more frequent auditing is recommended. External auditors will verify that the internal audit programme has been followed and that findings have generated corrective actions with documented follow-up and effectiveness verification.
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