Work Health and Safety (WHS) Policies and Procedures are a major part of protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work or employment. Having a clear set of Work Health and Safety (WHS) Policies and Procedures will make it clear to all concerned where the guidelines and boundaries are in relation to the operation of the business.
As an employer you are required by law to provide a “safe system of work”. What that means is the employer needs a method of communicating, duplicating and implementing safe work environment. This begins with Work Health and Safety (WHS) Policy
Most Work Health and Safety (WHS) Policies and Procedures follow a similar format, the generally include:
- AIM: The main goal that the policy intends to achieve
- POLICY: This would be the actual working document. This is the specifics of what needs to be done and how the company will achieves t’s goal
- PROCEDURES: This would explain a step by step process on how a task should be done safely
Having the correct Work Health and Safety (WHS) Policies and procedures will help businesses make sure they are following correct legislation in order to keep their staff and businesses safe.
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WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY WHS POLICIES
Policies and procedures to help you meet legislative requirements
- Chemical Emergency Response Procedure
- Contractor Management Policy & Procedure
- Drug & Alcohol Policy & Procedure
- Electrical Safety Policy & Procedure
- Electric Shock / Electrocution – Emergency Response Procedure
- Falls Prevention Policy & Procedure
- Fatigue Management Policy & Procedure
- Environmental Policy
- Environmental Sustainable Procurement Policy
- Hazardous Chemicals & Dangerous Goods Policy & Procedure
- Hazardous Manual Tasks Policy & Procedure
- High Risk Construction Work Policy & Procedure
- Incident & Hazard Reporting Module
- Issue Resolution Policy & Procedure
- Manual Handling Training Policy and Procedure
- Mobile Phone Policy & Procedure
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Procedure
- Plant & Equipment Policy & Procedure
- Remote & Isolated Work Policy & Procedure
- Risk Management Policy & Procedure
- Roles, Responsibilities & Accountabilities Policy & Procedure
- Sun Safety Policy & Procedure
- Training, Competency & Induction Policy & Procedure
- WHS Emergency Plan
- Work Health & Safety (WHS) Policy & Procedure
- Workplace Bullying Policy & Procedure
Helpful Health and safety Links
Ensuring a safe and healthy workplace is a shared responsibility between employers, workers and contractors. Queensland businesses operate under comprehensive workplace health and safety legislation designed to protect workers and reduce the risk of injury and illness. The resources below provide practical guidance on compliance, risk management, incident reporting, training and best practice safety management to help create safer workplaces across all industries in Queensland.
Below is a selection of useful Queensland workforce safety resources that are valuable for employers, contractors, subcontractors and workers across a wide range of industries including construction, manufacturing, transport, mining and office environments.
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ)
The primary Queensland regulator responsible for workplace safety legislation, inspections, incident reporting, licensing and compliance. An essential starting point for any business operating in Queensland.
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ)
Queensland Government – Work Safety Portal
Provides practical guidance on workplace obligations, risk management, incident reporting and employer responsibilities under Queensland legislation.
Queensland Government Work Safety Information
Work Health and Safety Laws in Queensland
A useful resource explaining the legal requirements under the Work Health and Safety Act and Regulations applicable to Queensland workplaces.
Queensland WHS Laws and Regulations
Incident Reporting and Notification
Provides guidance on what constitutes a notifiable incident and how to report serious injuries, illnesses and dangerous incidents.
Safe Work Australia
The national body responsible for model WHS legislation, codes of practice, guidance material and safety statistics used across Australia.
Codes of Practice for Queensland Workplaces
Practical guidance documents covering areas such as working at heights, hazardous chemicals, manual handling, confined spaces and managing psychosocial risks.
WorkCover Queensland
Provides information on workers’ compensation insurance, claims management and return-to-work programs following workplace injuries.
Business Queensland – Workplace Safety
Designed specifically for employers and small businesses, covering WHS obligations, mental health resources and workplace violence prevention.
Business Queensland Workplace Safety Resources
Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ)
The regulator for Queensland’s mining, quarrying, petroleum and gas industries, providing safety alerts and industry-specific guidance. Recent alerts have highlighted the importance of managing falling object hazards and exclusion zones on resource sites.
Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ)