Safety & compliance HR policy templates

The foundational safety policy for Australian workplaces — sets out employer and employee obligations, consultation and your commitment to safety.

Establishes how you identify hazards, assess risk and apply controls — with risk matrices, documentation and review requirements.

Sets the framework for identifying, assessing and managing workplace risks, including risk appetite, methodology and management responsibilities.

Defines how to report and investigate incidents, injuries and near-misses — including notification timeframes and corrective actions.

Outlines procedures for fire, medical emergencies and evacuations — covering warden roles, assembly points and emergency contacts.

Sets requirements for first aid kits, trained first aiders and response procedures, including kit locations and incident documentation.

Sets requirements for PPE provision, use and maintenance — employer duty to supply PPE free of charge and employee responsibilities to use it.

Addresses risks from lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling — covering safe techniques, equipment, training and injury prevention.

Addresses fatigue from shift work and long hours — covering rostering practices, rest breaks and employee responsibilities for fitness for duty.

Defines the expectation that employees arrive fit to work safely — covering impairment, fatigue, illness and standing down unfit workers.

Sets requirements for safety training and workplace inductions — mandatory training, refresher schedules, records and competency checks.

Defines how you consult workers on safety — covering health and safety representatives, committees and consultation required by WHS law.

Establishes regular safety inspections and audits — covering frequency, checklists, corrective actions and documentation.

Sets safety expectations for contractors, subcontractors and visitors on site — covering inductions, supervision and compliance with site rules.

Employee-focused policy outlining individual safety responsibilities, reporting obligations and rights — a practical companion to your WHS policy.

Outlines support for injured workers and the return-to-work process — suitable duties, medical clearances and rehabilitation under workers comp.

Promotes physical and mental health at work — wellbeing initiatives, mental health support, work-life balance and employee assistance programs.

Explains how employee personal information is collected, used, stored and protected — covering Privacy Act compliance, access rights and data security.

Establishes requirements for maintaining safety, training and incident records — covering retention periods and audit readiness.

Sets out your commitment to complying with applicable laws and regulations — covering WHS, Fair Work, privacy and industry-specific obligations.