In a first-party audit (internal audit), the organization conducts the audit to determine whether its management system conforms to planned arrangements, to the organization’s own requirements, and to the requirements of ISO 45001, and whether it is effectively implemented and maintained. ISO 45001 Clause 9.2 requires internal audits to provide information on conformity and effectiveness.
E. Verify compliance with regulatory requirements is a valid audit objective because ISO 45001 requires the organization to determine its legal and other requirements and to evaluate compliance with them. Internal audits commonly include verification that these legal OH and S obligations are being met as part of checking the effectiveness and conformity of the OH and S management system. This aligns with Clause 6.1.3 and Clause 9.1.2 of ISO 45001.
B. Complete the audit on time is also an audit objective in practical first-party auditing because audit objectives are established for the audit and supported by planning, resources, timing, and reporting arrangements. While it is not a system conformance criterion, it is a valid objective for the audit assignment itself, ensuring the audit is performed as planned and efficiently managed. This fits normal lead auditor practice in planning and conducting internal audits.
Why the other options are not correct:
A. Apply international standards is too broad and is not itself an audit objective. Standards are the criteria or reference, not the objective.
C. Confirm the scope of the management system is accurate is not usually stated as a first-party audit objective; scope is established by the organization under Clause 4.3, though it may be reviewed during audits.
D. Prepare the audit report for the certification body does not apply to a first-party audit, because internal audits are not performed for a certification body.
F. Update the management policy is a management responsibility, not an audit objective. Audits may identify inputs for policy review, but updating the policy is not the purpose of the audit itself.
Therefore, the two correct options are:
B, E
