ISO 45001 Gap Assessment Checklist

Ensure Compliance. Identify Gaps. Drive Improvements.
This professionally developed ISO 45001 Gap Assessment Checklist in Excel format is designed to help organizations evaluate their current Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) against the requirements of ISO 45001:2018. Whether you’re preparing for certification, internal audits, or continuous improvement initiatives, this tool provides a structured, easy-to-use framework for tracking compliance and closing gaps.

🎯 Purpose

The checklist is intended to support HSE professionals, auditors, and consultants in assessing how well an organization’s systems align with ISO 45001:2018 requirements. It offers a clear roadmap to identify gaps, assign actions, and monitor progress—ultimately strengthening workplace safety culture and audit readiness.

🔑 Key Features

• Clause-by-Clause Coverage
  Comprehensive breakdown of all ISO 45001:2018 clauses, from context and leadership to operations and performance evaluation.

• Simple Excel Interface
  Fully editable and user-friendly Excel layout—no complex software or training required.

• Compliance Status Columns
  Fields to mark each clause as Compliant, Partially Compliant, or Non-Compliant with color-coded formatting for quick visual reference.

• Comments and Evidence Tracking
  Add notes, attach observations, and link documents to support your findings.

• Responsible Person & Target Date
  Assign owners to each gap and set due dates to ensure accountability and follow-through.

• Automated Dashboard
  A built-in summary dashboard visualizes overall compliance status by clause group, helping you monitor real-time progress and prioritize actions.

✅ Benefits

• Audit-Ready Documentation
  Keep organized, professional records for internal and third-party audits.

• Accelerate ISO 45001 Certification
  Understand where you stand and what actions are needed for successful implementation or certification.

• Improve Accountability
  Assign actions, track responsibilities, and ensure deadlines are met.

• Easy Customization
  Adapt the checklist to match your organization’s terminology, structure, or internal control references.

• Save Time
  Skip creating a checklist from scratch—this template lets you focus on analysis and improvements.

📦 What’s Included

• ISO 45001:2018 Compliance Checklist (Excel)

• Editable columns for evidence, responsibilities, and timelines

🧑‍💼 Ideal For

• HSE Managers

• Internal Auditors

• ISO Consultants

• OHSAS-to-ISO 45001 Transition Teams

• Organizations preparing for ISO 45001 Certification