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Health and Safety Manual

System · SYS-50265

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A health and safety system for small businesses that need to meet their legal duties without the weight of a full ISO management system.

The Health and Safety Manual sets out your policies and procedures, and the plans, procedures, forms, registers and checklists put them into practice: hazard identification and risk management, contractor management, incident and emergency management, training and inspections.

The documents refer to each other, and arrive together in one folder of your Library with every reference pointing at your own copies.

Written by SafetyDocs safety experts, who have been writing safety documents since 2004.

Preview of the Health and Safety Manual

Health and Safety Manual

Management planVersion 1

Document control

This manual is a controlled document. All unauthorised copies, either electronic or printed, are considered uncontrolled copies. Copyholders and the version distributed to them will be recorded in the Distribution Register (Table 1).

Distribution record register

Table 1: Distribution record

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Controlled copy (Y/N)

Authorised by

Recipient signature

Issue date

Amendment record register

Table 2: Amendment record

Rev. #

Date

Section and paragraph

Description of changes

Approved by

18 more sections

  1. Introduction
  2. WHS policy statement
  3. Roles and responsibilities
  4. Legal compliance
  5. Hazard identification and risk management
  6. and 13 more

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What's included

  1. Health and Safety Manual

    Management plan · 19 sections

    A health and safety manual for small businesses: WHS policies, roles, hazard and risk management, contractors, incidents, emergencies and training.

    Only in this system
  2. Emergency Response Plan

    Management plan · 25 sections

    An Emergency Response Plan so workers know what to do in an emergency: evacuation, fire, first aid, spills, threats and bomb threats, with registers and checklists.

    Also sold on its own
  3. Falls Emergency Rescue Plan

    Management plan · 14 sections

    A pre-planned procedure for rescuing a worker who has fallen and is suspended in a harness, with a pre-planning checklist and a site-specific rescue plan.

    Also sold on its own
  4. Health and Safety Plan Implementation Guide

    Management plan · 18 sections

    How to put the Health and Safety Manual into practice: what to review and complete in each section, with worked examples and the forms that support it.

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  5. Remote and Isolated Work Plan

    Management plan · 7 sections

    A plan for each remote or isolated trip: who goes and how to reach them, the risk assessment, high-risk work and items to take, call-in times and emergency actions.

    Also sold on its own
  6. Return to Work Plan

    Management plan · 7 sections

    A return to work plan for an injured worker: their details, the RTW goal, work restrictions, suitable duties, appointments and who agreed to it.

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  7. Workplace Traffic Management Plan

    Management plan · 7 sections

    A traffic management plan for workplaces with vehicles, pedestrians and mobile plant, with a TMP template, a checklist and a traffic risk assessment form.

    Also sold on its own
  8. Workplace Safety Rules

    Policy · 18 sections

    Workplace safety rules for workers and visitors by topic: induction, traffic, supervision, PPE, electrical safety, drugs and alcohol, public safety and more.

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  9. Formal Issue Resolution Procedure

    SOP · 3 sections

    How a worker raises a WHS issue with their supervisor, what happens at a severe immediate risk, and the formal steps through the HSR and regulator.

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  10. Incident Reporting Procedure

    SOP · 3 sections

    How workers report incidents and near misses, which form to use, and how notifiable incidents go to the regulator. Part of the Health and Safety Manual.

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  11. Lock Out Tag Out - LOTO

    SOP · 9 sections

    Lock out tag out (LOTO) procedure: isolate every energy source before maintenance, restore equipment to service, and assess the risks of the work.

    Also sold on its own
  12. Reasonable Suspicion Procedure

    SOP · 3 sections

    How to approach a worker who may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, what happens when suspicion is confirmed, and how testing is done.

    Only in this system
  13. Manual Handling Discomfort Survey

    Form · 5 sections

    A survey of the discomfort workers feel from a manual task: when it occurs, where on the body, how bad it is and what contributes to it.

    Also sold on its own
  14. Audiometric Testing Record

    Form · 9 fields

    A record of workers' hearing tests to help manage the risk of noise-induced hearing loss: test dates, results, further action and the next test.

    Also sold on its own
  15. Chemical Manifest

    Form · 17 fields

    Chemical manifest to record the bulk and packaged hazardous chemicals on site, with a site plan, its legend and the emergency contacts.

    Also sold on its own
  16. Chemical & SDS Register

    Form · 13 fields

    Keep a list of the hazardous substances and dangerous goods at your workplace, with their GHS and DG classification, SDS date, quantities, placards and manifests.

    Also sold on its own
  17. Contractor Permit to Work

    Form · 13 fields

    A permit to work that records a contractor's details, high-risk work, SWMS, permits and insurance, with contractor and on-site manager sign-offs.

    Also sold on its own
  18. Contractor Pre-Qualification Checklist

    Form · 22 fields

    A structured framework to assess contractor suitability, from safety programs and insurance to training, incident reporting and hazard identification.

    Also sold on its own
  19. Contractor Register

    Form · 7 fields

    A register of all the contractors your business works with: company, contact name, trade or work, phone, address and email, kept current.

    Also sold on its own
  20. Corrective and Preventative Actions Form

    Form · 9 fields

    Record a corrective or preventative action: the issue and its seriousness, the evaluation, the action, who is responsible and the manager's sign-off.

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  21. Electrical Equipment Register

    Form · 8 fields

    A register for the testing and tagging of plug-in electrical equipment in the workplace: test dates and types, results, the next test due and management sign-off.

    Also sold on its own
  22. First Aid Worker Register

    Form · 8 fields

    A register of your first aid officers: who manages the first aid kit, each officer's location and contact details, and their qualifications and expiry dates.

    Also sold on its own
  23. Hazard Report Form

    Form · 14 fields

    Hazard report form for workers to record a hazard, its exact location, when it was found and the recommended action, before it causes an incident.

    Also sold on its own
  24. Incident Register

    Form · 10 fields

    A register to record workplace incidents and near misses: when and where, what happened, who was involved, severity, status and the corrective actions taken.

    Also sold on its own
  25. Incident Report Form

    Form · 28 fields

    Record a workplace incident, injury, near miss or property damage: what happened, who was involved, notifying the regulator, and the investigation that follows.

    Also sold on its own
  26. Induction Checklist

    Form · 6 fields

    An induction checklist that ensures essential safety topics are covered for new workers and visitors, from site rules and emergencies to PPE and SWMS.

    Also sold on its own
  27. Internal Audit Report

    Form · 11 fields

    Helps auditors give management clear, objective and impartial information about what is going well and what needs to be improved.

    Also sold on its own
  28. JSA Template

    Form · 8 fields

    JSA Template: ready to fill in, with your business's details on every copy. Part of the Health and Safety Manual.

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  29. Machine Guarding Checklist

    Form · 11 fields

    A machine guarding inspection checklist covering guard installation, condition and functioning, signage and controls, and administrative controls.

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  30. Machine Guarding Risk Assessment Form

    Form · 22 fields

    Assess the physical hazards of machinery and machine guarding, rate the risk with a risk matrix, and record the controls and who is responsible.

    Only in this system
  31. Meeting and Toolbox Talk Record

    Form · 8 fields

    A toolbox talk and safety meeting record: attendees and signatures, the agenda, safety topics discussed, comments and the actions that follow.

    Also sold on its own
  32. Noise Sources Checklist/Risk Register

    Form · 5 fields

    A checklist and risk register to identify noise sources and their locations, and record whether each is likely to exceed the noise exposure standard.

    Also sold on its own
  33. OHS Supplier Questionnaire

    Form · 32 fields

    Questionnaire for suppliers of goods or services: OHS management system, performance data, policies and procedures, subcontractors and a signed declaration.

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  34. Organisation Chart

    Form · 5 sections

    An organisation chart naming who holds each safety role, from the PCBU, owner or CEO through senior management and the health and safety team to workers.

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  35. PPE Register

    Form · 6 fields

    A register of the PPE issued to each worker, such as gloves, safety glasses and hi-vis vests, with issue and replacement dates and worker and manager signatures.

    Also sold on its own
  36. Plant Maintenance Log

    Form · 13 fields

    Log the maintenance of an item of plant: its make, model, serial number and location, then each maintenance date, the findings, work done, next due date and sign-off.

    Only in this system
  37. Plant Risk Assessment Form

    Form · 25 fields

    Identify the hazards of an item of plant, score the risk with a risk matrix, and tick the control measures in place, with reviews and approval.

    Also sold on its own
  38. Plant and Equipment Register

    Form · 13 fields

    Record the maintenance requirements and history of all plant and equipment, and whether each item needs a licence to operate or registration with the regulator.

    Also sold on its own
  39. Psychosocial Risk Assessment Checklist

    Form · 25 sections

    A psychosocial risk assessment checklist of 113 questions in 24 hazard groups, with a line for current controls and possible solutions under each question.

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  40. Risk Assessment Form

    Form · 8 fields

    Risk assessment form for the health and safety risks of an item or service before you buy it, with a risk matrix, the hierarchy of control and worked examples.

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  41. Risk Register

    Form · 8 fields

    A form to record identified hazards and risk levels in the workplace, with current controls and recommended actions for uncontrolled risks.

    Also sold on its own
  42. SOP Template

    Form · 9 fields

    A Standard/Safe Operating Procedure (SOP) template for writing step-by-step procedures specific to your business tasks.

    Also sold on its own
  43. SWMS Template

    Form · 1 job steps

    SWMS Template: ready to fill in, with your business's details on every copy. Part of the Health and Safety Manual.

    Only in this system
  44. Training Needs Register

    Form · 8 fields

    Training needs register recording each role's responsibilities, required qualifications and competencies, training needs, dates and course details.

    Only in this system
  45. Worker Training Record

    Form · 10 fields

    A record of one worker's training in one course: who approved it, start and completion dates, description, expected outcomes and training type.

    Only in this system
  46. Worker Training and Induction Register

    Form · 10 fields

    A register of the training and competencies each worker has completed, their licences and expiry dates, and whether they have been correctly inducted.

    Also sold on its own
  47. Workplace Fatigue Risk Assessment Form

    Form · 7 fields

    This Fatigue Risk Assessment Form helps businesses identify and mitigate fatigue-related risks in the workplace.

    Also sold on its own
  48. Workplace Inspection Checklist

    Form · 5 fields

    A checklist for safety officers to inspect the workplace, from emergency management and first aid to machinery, chemicals, electrical safety and housekeeping.

    Also sold on its own

What it covers

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Legislation and standards it references

Every SWMS comes with our legislation and codes of practice reference list.

How the system fits together

Each document points to the ones it relies on, from the plan that sets the rules to what the crew do on the day.

Forms, registers and checklists

Manual Handling Discomfort Survey5 sectionsRefers to Incident Report FormAlso sold on its ownAudiometric Testing Record9 fieldsAlso sold on its ownChemical Manifest17 fieldsAlso sold on its ownChemical & SDS Register13 fieldsAlso sold on its ownContractor Permit to Work13 fieldsAlso sold on its ownContractor Pre-Qualification Checklist22 fieldsAlso sold on its ownContractor Register7 fieldsAlso sold on its ownCorrective and Preventative Actions Form9 fieldsOnly in this systemElectrical Equipment Register8 fieldsAlso sold on its ownFirst Aid Worker Register8 fieldsAlso sold on its ownHazard Report Form14 fieldsRefers to Incident Report FormAlso sold on its ownIncident Register10 fieldsAlso sold on its ownIncident Report Form28 fieldsAlso sold on its ownInduction Checklist6 fieldsAlso sold on its ownInternal Audit Report11 fieldsAlso sold on its ownJSA Template8 fieldsOnly in this systemMachine Guarding Checklist11 fieldsOnly in this systemMachine Guarding Risk Assessment Form22 fieldsRefers to Risk RegisterOnly in this systemMeeting and Toolbox Talk Record8 fieldsRefers to Hazard Report FormAlso sold on its ownNoise Sources Checklist/Risk Register5 fieldsAlso sold on its ownOHS Supplier Questionnaire32 fieldsOnly in this systemOrganisation Chart5 sectionsOnly in this systemPPE Register6 fieldsAlso sold on its ownPlant Maintenance Log13 fieldsOnly in this systemPlant Risk Assessment Form25 fieldsAlso sold on its ownPlant and Equipment Register13 fieldsAlso sold on its ownPsychosocial Risk Assessment Checklist25 sectionsOnly in this systemRisk Assessment Form8 fieldsOnly in this systemRisk Register8 fieldsAlso sold on its ownSOP Template9 fieldsAlso sold on its ownSWMS Template1 job stepsOnly in this systemTraining Needs Register8 fieldsRefers to Organisation ChartOnly in this systemWorker Training Record10 fieldsOnly in this systemWorker Training and Induction Register10 fieldsAlso sold on its ownWorkplace Fatigue Risk Assessment Form7 fieldsAlso sold on its ownWorkplace Inspection Checklist5 fieldsAlso sold on its own

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