WHS Policy

A clear and concise WHS policy to form the foundation of your WHS management system.

A WHS policy is a great way to demonstrate your committment to protect the health and safety of your workers. It is also a requirement of ISO 45001 (formerly AS 4801).

This WHS policy includes commitments to all of the core obligations of Australian businesses, including:

• Protecting workers from harm
• Communication and consultation
• Providing information, training and instruction
• Using the hierarchy of controls to mitigate risks
• Compliance with relevant legislation
• Continuous improvement of WHS outcomes

The policy also includes includes responsibilities of workers. Including:

• Taking reasonable care for their safety
• Following instructions and safe work procedures
• Reporting all incidents and hazards

This policy is written in a way that makes it suitable for businesses in all industries and of all sizes.

You will receive your document as an instant download in Microsoft Word format. You can edit it to add, remove or modify any part of the policy to better suit your business.