Comprehensive Work Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Complete WHS policy framework covering hazard identification, risk assessment, incident reporting, emergency procedures, and worker consultation. Meets Work Health and Safety Act requirements and demonstrates due diligence.
The Challenge
Common problems we solve
You don't have documented WHS policies or procedures
Hazards aren't formally identified or assessed
Workers aren't consulted on safety matters
Incidents aren't formally reported or investigated
No clear emergency procedures or incident response plan
What's Included
Here's what you receive
WHS Policy Framework
Core WHS policies covering hazard management, risk assessment, incident reporting, emergency procedures, and worker consultation.
Hazard Register
Documented list of workplace hazards, risks, and control measures for each hazard.
Risk Assessment Template
Template for assessing risks: identifying hazards, assessing likelihood and consequence, determining control measures.
Safe Work Method Statements
SWMS or similar for high-risk activities: safe procedures, hazards, controls, required training and supervision.
Incident Reporting and Investigation Procedure
Procedure for reporting incidents, investigating causes, and implementing corrective actions.
Emergency Procedures
Emergency response procedures: evacuation, fire, medical, including roles, communication, assembly points.
Why It Matters
How it works
Work Health and Safety is a legal obligation and a moral one—you have a duty to protect worker health and safety. The WHS Act requires employers to manage risks, consult with workers, and provide information and training. It also requires due diligence—demonstrating that you've taken reasonable steps to manage safety. A comprehensive WHS framework documents these processes: hazard identification, risk assessment, control implementation, training, incident reporting, and investigation. It protects workers by making them safer, and it protects the business by reducing incidents, litigation, and regulatory penalties. WHS is often seen as compliance burden, but good WHS reduces incidents, improves productivity, and demonstrates professionalism.
WHS Act compliance with documented policies and procedures
Hazard identification and risk assessment process
Clear incident reporting and investigation procedures
Emergency procedures for workplace emergencies
Worker consultation on safety matters
Due diligence demonstration to regulators and courts
The Process
How whs policy framework works
Workplace hazards identified and risk assessment conducted
WHS policies developed covering hazard management, incident reporting, emergency procedures, worker consultation
Procedures created for common workplace tasks and high-risk activities
Safe work method statements (SWMS) for high-risk work
Incident reporting and investigation process established
Worker consultation mechanism set up for safety matters
Best For
Who this service is ideal for
Growing businesses needing formal WHS systems
Businesses in higher-risk industries (construction, manufacturing, hospitality, healthcare)
Organisations that have had incidents or near-misses and want to improve
Owners wanting to demonstrate WHS due diligence and reduce regulatory risk
Complementary Services
Related services to explore
Risk Assessments
Comprehensive risk assessments identifying workplace hazards, assessing likelihood and consequence, and determining proportionate control measures. Complies with WHS Act and reduces incident likelihood.
Incident Management
Complete incident management system: immediate response, incident reporting, investigation, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and prevention of recurrence. Ensures compliance with WHS Act reporting and learns from incidents.
WHS Induction
Structured WHS induction covering hazard identification, safe work procedures, emergency procedures, incident reporting, and worker rights and responsibilities. Meets WHS Act requirements and documents induction completion.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Employers must manage risks to health and safety, consult with workers on safety matters, provide information and training, and report serious incidents to the regulator.
Hazard is something that could cause harm (e.g., sharp tool, electrical equipment). Risk is the likelihood and consequence of that hazard causing injury (e.g., likelihood of cutting yourself with a sharp tool).
SWMS are required for high-risk construction work. For other high-risk activities (heights, confined spaces, chemicals), SWMS or similar risk controls are good practice and often required by the WHS Act.
Due diligence means demonstrating you've taken reasonable steps to manage health and safety: hazard identification, risk assessment, control implementation, training, incident investigation, and ongoing monitoring.
Serious incidents (death, serious injury, dangerous situation) must be reported to WorkSafe (or equivalent regulator in your state) within 24 hours. Different states have different reporting thresholds.
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