PECB ISO-45001 Lead Auditor Practice Exams
Last updated on Oct 21,2026- Exam Code: ISO-45001 Lead Auditor
- Exam Name: PECB Certified ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Exam
- Certification Provider: PECB
- Latest update: Oct 21,2026
You identify that the OSHMS manager conducts a safety inspection of the building each day before the museum opens to the public. You review your latest report and note that there seems to be some confusion between what constitutes a hazard and what constitutes a risk.
Which three of the following observations has the OHSMS manager correctly rated?
- A . Conference room emergency sign directs people to an exit that is no longer available for use (Hazard)
- B . The carpet on the main staircase is peeling off (Risk)
- C . The emergency light In the gift shop did not work when checked (Risk)
- D . The fire extinguishers in the Natural World area have not been serviced in the last five years [Risk)
- E . The head of the dinosaur suspended over the main hall has become detached from the rest of the skeleton (Risk)
- F . The non-slip mats have been removed from the restaurant (Risk)
- G . There Is a high possibility of unfit food being sold due to the failure of the oven temperature
indicator In the visitors’ restaurant (Hazard) - H . There is a water leak next to the electric heater in the admissions area (Danger)
You are an audit team leader conducting an ISO 45001 surveillance audit of a nautical college that provides course for those working in the maritime sector. The College Principle Is absent, and you are interviewing the Deputy (DP)
DP: 1 apologise for the absence of the College Principle. He has called in sick today and we are really short of staff.
You: 1 see, it really should not affect the OHSMS so the audit can progress as normal.
DP: The College principle set up the system. I am afraidi am not as familiar with it as he is.
You: OK, let’s start with the OH and S policy.
What are the main issues for the OHSMS here?
DP: Give me a minute. I need look at the OH and S Policy on the noticeboard in his office.
As the audit progresses, It is clear that the Deputy College Principle has a very low knowledge of the OHSMS. He continually has to search the answers to your questions or asks staff members about their processes.
Choose one of the following options that best describes the basis for the nonconformity.
- A . As a member of the management team, the Deputy College Principal Is not aware of the OHSMS policy.
- B . OHSS improvement is riot possible due to the lack of awareness of the OHSMS.
- C . The Deputy College Principal is not competent to manage the CM ISMS.
- D . The OH and S Polity only exists -:s -i document in the Collegeprinciple office.
What does ISO 45001 say are the hazards that have to be considered when planning a health and safety management system? Select the ONE best answer.
- A . Work activities, workplace design, and human factors such as hours of work and bullying and harassment
- B . Work activities where there is the possibility of danger
- C . Hot-work, working at height, enclosed space entry, and work on electrical equipment
- D . Work hazards and environmental factors such as bad weather
Aitchandness inc, manufactures safety footwear and other items of personal protective equipment (PPE). The organisation applied for ISO 45001 certification, and after the initial certificate audit, the certificate body decided that the audit team leader should carry out a follow-up audit to determine whether the non-conformities could be closed out.
A major non-conformity was raised at Stage 2 because of inadequate storage and handling of chemical used in the production process. Minor non-conformities related to retaining documentation, staff safety training and inadequate testing of emergency procedures.
Select four of the actions which the auditor could take at the follow-up audit to determine the effectiveness of corrective action for the non-conformities.
- A . Ask to review the latest emergency response drill report to check whether the revised emergency response process is fit for purpose
- B . Ask whether the organization’s internal audit schedule was revised to included more audit associated with the storage and handling of chemicals.
- C . Check that the safety data sheets associated with the chemical being used where checked for completeness.
- D . Check whether documented procedures for the revised processes have been signed off by the OH&S Manager.
- E . Determine whether an updated risk assessment has been carried out on the revised chemical storage and handling processes.
- F . Inspect the relevant areas to check whether chemical were being stored and handled in a safe manner.
- G . Interview staff to see whether they have received training in the revised emergency response procedures.
- H . Interview the OH&S Manager to determine whether additional health and safety objectives have been established.
Which of the following standards talk about the Environment Management System? Select all the correct options, and then select Submit.
- A . Integrated Management system
- B . ISO 14501
- C . ISO 45001
- D . ISO 14001
Which two of the following are examples of activities that may occur after the third-party audit has been closed by the individual(s) managing the audit programme?
- A . Addressing any audit complaints.
- B . Conducting a closing meeting.
- C . Conducting a review of opportunities for Improvement.
- D . Revising the audit’s objectives.
- E . Updating risks and opportunities to the audit programme.
- F . Writing the audit report.
Select two options that are corrections.
- A . Adding a missing signature to a corrective action record.
- B . Changing a process to reduce its inherent risk.
- C . Changing the name of a tutor that did not deliver a course to the name of the tutor that did.
- D . Reviewing workers training records.
- E . Updating the emergency preparedness plan as a result of carrying out a practical test.
- F . Using OHSMS induction training to address an identified lack OHSMS awareness among winkers.
Whistlekleen is a national dry cleaning and laundry organization with 50 shops. You are conducting an OHSMS surveillance audit of the head office and are sampling health and safety performance monitoring. You find that 80 per cent of incident originate from five shops in the same region. Most of these relate to staff and customer feeling unwell due to breathing in the pungent atmosphere. Some required to be hospitalized. The OHS Manager tells you that these are the oldest shops in the organization. The cleaning equipment emits Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and needs replacing but the organisation cannot afford it at the moment.
You raise the following nonconformity against clause 10.2 of ISO 45001.
‘’The organization failed to act after incidents in the five old shops involving the release of VOCs from laundry operations, which resulted in injury in some instances. The equipment used was not capable of consistently operating to the required level of safety’’
Select one of the options which would constitute the most effective corrective action for the nonconformity.
- A . Display on emergency phone number in a prominent place to ensure that injured workers and shoppers
- B . Evaluate and update the Personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements for employees working with strong chemicals such as face masks and gloves.
- C . Reassess the OH&S risks associated with the laundry process in the five old shops.
- D . Review the current safety procedures related to handling and use of chemicals In the laundry process to ensure their effectiveness.
According to ISO 45001, who should participate in the continuous improvement of the health and safety management system?
- A . Everyone, at all levels of the company
- B . Top management and senior officers only
- C . Top management, senior officers and designated safety representatives only
- D . Top management only
DRAG DROP
During an internal audit of an OHSMS, what evidence would the auditor look for to demonstrate conformity to ISO 45001? Match each item with the correct ISO 45001 clause number.
