Title:
THE INTERNAL AUDIT OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (ISO 45001: 2018) IN THE DEPARTMENT OF STUDIES, PLANNING AND FOLLOWUP - IRAQI MINISTRY OF OIL

Authors:
Faiza S. Balkat & Areej S. Khaleel ,Iraq

Abstract:
The study aims to audit health and safety management systems (ISO 45001: 2018) based on audit guidelines in the standard (ISO 19011: 2018). The study was conducted in the Department of Studies, Planning and Follow-up / Ministry of Oil of Iraq, as it suffers from weak internal audit procedures on the occupational health and safety management system. To reach the scientific results, the case study method was adopted, which included direct observation, field visits and personal interviews. The checklist was approved in the study, which was designed in accordance with the requirements of the standard (ISO 45001: 2018). The results of the study revealed the presence of (3) major non-conformities and (22) minor non-conformities and the diagnosis of weaknesses, which are considered as inputs to opportunities for improvement. The study presented a set of treatments to the Department of Studies, Planning and Follow-up / the Iraqi Ministry of Oil, the most important of which is the training of cadres working on the occupational health and safety management system.