WHS Management Plan

1. Project and Business Details

Business Name: [ENTER BUSINESS NAME] ABN: [ENTER ABN] Trading Name: [ENTER TRADING NAME] Office Address: [ENTER ADDRESS] Phone: [ENTER PHONE NUMBER] Email: [ENTER EMAIL ADDRESS]

Project Site Address: [ENTER SITE ADDRESS] Project Name: [ENTER PROJECT NAME] Principal Contractor: [ENTER NAME] Date Plan Prepared: [ENTER DATE]

2. WHS Policy Statement

[ENTER BUSINESS NAME] is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace for all workers, contractors and visitors. We will comply with all relevant Work Health and Safety legislation. We will eliminate risks where possible or minimise them so far as is reasonably practicable.

Signed: [SIGNATURE] Name: [ENTER DIRECTOR NAME] Date: [ENTER DATE]

3. Roles and Responsibilities

3.1 Business Owner / PCBU

• Provide and maintain a safe work environment.
• Provide adequate facilities for the welfare of workers.
• Ensure safe use, handling and storage of plant and substances.
• Provide information, training and supervision.
• Monitor the health of workers and conditions at the workplace.

3.2 Managers and Supervisors

• Implement the WHS Policy and procedures.
• Monitor workplace conditions.
• Report hazards and incidents.
• Ensure workers use PPE.

3.3 Workers

• Take reasonable care of their own health and safety.
• Take reasonable care that their actions do not harm others.
• Follow all reasonable instructions and policies.
• Wear PPE as required.
• Report hazards and incidents immediately.

4. Consultation Arrangements

We will consult with workers in a way that enables them to contribute to decisions affecting their health and safety.

Method of Consultation:

• Regular toolbox talks (Frequency: [ENTER FREQUENCY])
• Site meetings
• Health and Safety Representatives
• Direct discussion with supervisors

Details: [ENTER DETAILS OF HOW CONSULTATION WILL OCCUR]

5. Risk Management

5.1 Hazard Identification

We will identify hazards by:

• Workplace inspections
• Reviewing incident reports
• Consulting with workers
• Checking manufacturer instructions

5.2 Risk Assessment Register

Hazard	Associated Risk	Control Measures (Hierarchy)	Person Responsible	Date Reviewed
[e.g. Working at heights]	[e.g. Fall resulting in serious injury]	[e.g. 1. Install scaffolding (Isolation) 2. Use safety harness (PPE)]	[Name]	[Date]

5.3 Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)

High risk construction activities require a SWMS. These are attached in Appendix A.

Activities requiring SWMS:

• [ENTER ACTIVITY 1]
• [ENTER ACTIVITY 2]

6. Training and Induction

6.1 Worker Induction

All new workers must complete an induction before starting work. The induction covers:

• WHS Policy and procedures.
• Emergency procedures.
• First aid facilities.
• Site rules and hazards.
• PPE requirements.

Record of Induction: (Keep separate register)

6.2 Specific Training

Worker Name	Training Required	Date Completed	Signature

7. Incident Management

7.1 Incident Reporting Procedure

1. Immediate Action: Ensure the area is safe and provide first aid.
2. Notification: Notify the supervisor or site manager immediately.
3. Recording: Record the incident in the Incident Register.

7.2 Notifiable Incidents

If an incident results in death, serious injury or illness, or a dangerous incident occurs:

1. Call 000 for emergency services if needed.
2. Secure the site (do not disturb the scene unless essential).
3. Notify the WHS Regulator immediately.
4. Submit a written report within 48 hours.

8. Emergency Procedures

Emergency Contacts:

• Fire / Ambulance / Police: 000
• Site Manager: [ENTER NAME] - [ENTER PHONE]
• Poisons Information Centre: 13 11 26

8.1 Emergency Evacuation

1. [ENTER ACTION, e.g. Stop work immediately]
2. [ENTER ACTION, e.g. Switch off equipment if safe to do so]
3. [ENTER ACTION, e.g. Proceed to the assembly point at [ENTER LOCATION]]
4. [ENTER ACTION, e.g. Remain at assembly point for roll call]

8.2 First Aid

First Aid Officers: [ENTER NAMES] First Aid Kit Location: [ENTER LOCATION]

9. Plant and Equipment

All plant and equipment will be inspected and maintained regularly.

Equipment	Inspection Date	Next Inspection Due	Condition	Inspector Signature

10. Site Rules

1. [ENTER RULE, e.g. Wear high visibility vests at all times]
2. [ENTER RULE, e.g. No smoking on site]
3. [ENTER RULE, e.g. Keep work areas clean and tidy]
4. [ENTER RULE, e.g. Report all hazards immediately]

11. Review and Improvement

This WHS Management Plan will be reviewed:

• When there is a change in legislation.
• When there is a change in workplace practices or hazards.
• If an incident occurs.
• At least every [ENTER NUMBER] months.

Next Review Date: [ENTER DATE]

Reviewer Name: [ENTER NAME] Date: [ENTER DATE]