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WHS Policy

A clear and concise WHS Policy to form the foundation of your WHS Management System.

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Set the foundation for a safe and compliant workplace with a WHS Policy.

This editable WHS Policy outlines your business’s commitment to workplace health and safety, covering all core obligations under Australian WHS laws. It provides a clear framework for protecting workers, meeting legal requirements, and promoting a positive safety culture across your organisation. You can edit it to add, remove or modify any part of the policy to better suit your business.

Who is it for?

This policy is suitable for businesses of all sizes and industries that need a clear, compliant statement of their health and safety commitments.

When is it used?

This policy should be implemented as part of your business’s core WHS management system, communicated to workers and subcontractors, and regularly reviewed to support continuous improvement. It can also be provided to prospective clients, principal contractors, or tender submissions to demonstrate your business’s commitment to safety and strengthen your professional reputation.

What’s included?

  • Commitments to key WHS obligations, including:
     ✔ Protecting workers from harm
     ✔ Communication and consultation
     ✔ Providing information, training, and instruction
     ✔ Applying the hierarchy of controls to mitigate risks
     ✔ Compliance with relevant legislation
     ✔ Continuous improvement of WHS outcomes

  • Clear outline of worker responsibilities, including:
     ✔ Taking reasonable care for their own safety
     ✔ Following instructions and safe work procedures
     ✔ Reporting all incidents and hazards

Meeting your legal requirements

Under Australian WHS law, businesses are required to demonstrate a commitment to providing a safe and healthy workplace. This WHS Policy helps meet that obligation by documenting your approach to managing risks, consulting with workers, and continuously improving safety outcomes.

A WHS Policy also a core requirement for businesses working toward certification under ISO 45001 (formerly AS 4801) occupational health and safety management systems.

About our products

Acacia Safety Consulting’s WHS forms and documents are fully editable Microsoft Word or Excel files that can be customised to include your own content and branding, including your business name, logo, fonts and colours. Customisation instructions are included with each purchase, or you can add our custom branding service to your order if you prefer.

All documents are fully compliant with Australian WHS legislation. Please note that digital products from Acacia Safety Consulting are subject to our Terms of Use.