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Purpose of DocumentHealth and safety management plan templates are used to outline the WHS processes for the management of safety on a construction project. The primary goal is to ensure all workers (including subcontractors) are protected from illness and injury. This form is broadly aligned with AS45001:2018.
You should liaise with competent personnel and workers to develop a comprehensive and project specific health and safety management plan.
This document is a template only and it must be customised for your business. Other aspects that may need to be considered include, but are not limited to, ensuring that:
The document should be provided to workers (including subcontractors) during the construction project.
Health and safety management plan templates should be used to develop your plan prior to the construction project commencing.
This plan should be developed by your Safety Advisor, Project Manager or other competent person in your organisation.
There are specific legal requirements regarding health and safety management plans in the WHS Regulations. Some of the legal requirements include:
Workers also have WHS duties, including:
What is a Health and Safety Management Plan?
A Health and Safety Management Plan outlines the safety processes that will be implemented on a construction project. This document should be prepared by the Principal Contractor.
Who needs a Health and Safety Management Plan?
Principal contractors on projects where the total sum of the project is over $250,000 must prepare a Health and Safety Management Plan.
What information should be in a Health and Safety Management Plan?
The following information should be within the Health and Safety Management Plan:
In the early 20th century, Australia had its fair share of occupational hazards, including peculiar incidents that led to safety regulations. One such incident involved a group of workers refusing to continue working until their employer provided “banana protection” – helmets to guard against falling bananas in a warehouse.
Australia’s health and safety landscape began to change in the 1970s with the establishment of government bodies like Safe Work Australia. The country introduced innovative regulations, such as the use of fluorescent pink on hazardous chemicals to make them more visible and prevent accidents. Today, Australia continues to prioritize health and safety, employing strict guidelines, promoting worker participation, and emphasizing a proactive approach to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses.
