Worker participation is a fundamental principle of ISO 45001 (Clause 5.4). It ensures workers at all levels are involved in key activities to enhance the OH and S management system ' s effectiveness.

Analysis of Options:

A. Determining competence requirements:Incorrect. Determining competence is primarily the responsibility of management, though workers may provide input.

B. Establishing OHS objectives:Correct. Worker involvement ensures objectives are realistic and relevant to workplace conditions (Clause 6.2).

C. Managing internal audit programme:Incorrect. Managing audits is typically a managerial responsibility, though workers may participate in audits.

D. Determining actions to eliminate hazards:Correct. Workers’ insights are critical in identifying and implementing actions to eliminate hazards (Clause 8.1.2).

E. Determining what needs to be communicated:Incorrect. While communication strategies impact workers, their participation in determining communication needs is not explicitly required.

F. Establishing OHS policy:Correct. Workers should be involved in developing policies to ensure relevance and buy-in (Clause 5.2).

ISO References:

Clause 5.4: Worker participation.

Clause 6.2: OHS objectives.

Clause 8.1.2: Hierarchy of controls and hazard elimination.