Safety policies and procedures written for your business
Overview
Every business with workers has a legal obligation to document how safety is managed. Safety policies state what your business stands for and what it is committed to. Safety procedures document exactly how your business handles specific safety situations every time they occur. Together they form the backbone of your safety management system and the first thing any principal contractor, government client, or WorkSafe inspector asks to see.
At Local Safety Solutions we write tailored safety policies and procedures for your business. Not copied from another company. Not rebranded from a template library. Written for your business, your industry, your workers, and your obligations under current WHS legislation across all Australian states and territories.
We cover safety policies and procedures only. This is not HR documentation. Every document we produce sits within your WHS management system and addresses the safety obligations your business must meet under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
Depending on what your business needs we can produce any of the following safety policies — a WHS Policy, Drug and Alcohol Policy, Bullying and Harassment Policy, Sexual Harassment Policy, Fatigue Management Policy, Mobile Phone and Distracted Driving Policy, and Psychosocial Hazard Policy. For procedures we can produce an Incident Reporting and Investigation Procedure, Emergency Response Procedure, Consultation and Communication Procedure, Injury Management and Return to Work Procedure, Site Induction Procedure, Contractor Management Procedure, Psychosocial Hazard Management Procedure, and Hazardous Chemicals Procedure.
Not every business needs all of these. We work with you to identify exactly which policies and procedures your business needs based on your industry, your obligations, and what your principal contractors or clients are asking for.
What is included
What every document includes
Every policy and procedure we produce is a complete, standalone document tailored specifically to your business. It is not a fill in the blank template. It is a professionally written document that addresses all required elements, reflects how your business actually operates, and satisfies the obligations of the relevant legislation.
Every document includes the following.
A clear statement of purpose and scope specific to your business and industry
Defined roles and responsibilities for the business owner, managers, supervisors, and workers
Step by step guidance on how the policy or procedure is implemented in your workplace
Reference to the relevant legislation and regulatory requirements that the document satisfies
Consultation and communication requirements as required under the WHS Act
Reporting and record keeping obligations where applicable
Review and update requirements to keep the document current as your business grows and legislation changes
Branded with your company name, logo, and contact details
Version control, approval signature, and scheduled review date
Who needs this
For any business with workers
Any business with workers across any industry in Australia needs safety policies and procedures in place. This is not limited to construction. Whether you operate in trades, manufacturing, transport, healthcare, landscaping, or community services — if you have workers, you have obligations.
If a principal contractor has asked for your WHS Policy before allowing your workers on site, if you are building a safety system from scratch, or if your existing policies have not been updated since the 2023 psychosocial hazard amendments then Local Safety Solutions can help.
Our guarantee
Free 12-month revisions
We revise it at no extra charge
If your principal contractor or client requests amendments to any policy or procedure we produce, we revise it at no extra charge for 12 months from the date of delivery. You paid for a compliant document and we make sure it stays that way.
Turnaround
2 to 5 business days
Standard delivery is 2 to 5 business days from receipt of your completed intake form. Express delivery is available for urgent requirements. Contact us to confirm express availability before placing your order.
Relevant legislation
The law behind this service
- Work Health and Safety Act 2011, Sections 17, 19, 38, and 46 to 49
- Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011, as amended 2023 (psychosocial hazards)
As adopted across all Australian states and territories. The duty to manage safety, consult workers, and respond to incidents is legislated under Sections 17, 19, 38, and 46 to 49 of the WHS Act. The psychosocial hazard obligations are legislated under the WHS Regulation 2011 as amended 2023 across all Australian jurisdictions.
Requirements vary between states and territories. See the laws in your state.
General information only, not legal advice.
Ready to get compliant?
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