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.
A WHS policy framework is the documented set of work health and safety policies and procedures a business uses to manage hazards, covering hazard identification, risk assessment, incident reporting, emergency response and worker consultation, to meet the Work Health and Safety Act and demonstrate due diligence. It’s one function of WHS & Safety within your People Hub , part of a connected back office.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
Frequently asked questions
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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.
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