WHS Policy (Work Health and Safety)
A Work Health and Safety (WHS) Policy outlines the obligations of a company’s management and its employees towards workplace health and safety.
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Last updated January 14, 2025
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Written by Edwin Montoya Zorrilla
Reviewed by Damin Murdock
Document Overview
A Work Health and Safety (WHS) Policy outlines the obligations of a company’s management and its employees towards workplace health and safety. Businesses should implement a WHS Policy in the workplace to promote the practice of safe work. Some businesses are legally required to have a WHS Policy. Good WHS policies should contain provisions which seek to remove or reduce any risks to the health, safety and welfare of all employees, contractors and visitors.
It is recommended that all WHS policies be reviewed by a business or workplace lawyer to best tailor the needs of the policy.
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Keep the Document Readily Available
Employees and managers should have the document handy as an easy reference for their obligations.
Review and Update the Policy Regularly
Ensure that the policy is reviewed and updated as necessary to remain compliant with evolving laws and best practices.
Training and Awareness
Conduct regular training sessions to ensure all employees and stakeholders are aware of the policy and understand their responsibilities under it.
Monitor and Audit Compliance
Implement monitoring and auditing mechanisms to ensure the policy is being followed and to identify any areas of non-compliance
Use this Work Health and Safety Policy If:
- You want to promote the practice of safe work in your business.
- You wish to reduce any risks to the health, safety and welfare of all employees, contractors and visitors.
What does this Work Health and Safety Policy Cover?
- Objectives and duties of employees under work health and safety legislation.
- Objectives and duties of management under work health and safety legislation.
- Objectives and duties of third parties under work health and safety legislation.
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