Australian National Authority on WHS – Comcare

Australian Model WHS Act – Safe Work Australia

QLD WHS Laws – Workplace Health and Safety Queensland

QLD Industrial Manslaughter Offence – WorkSafe QLD

NSW WHS Laws – SafeWork NSW

Victorian WHS Laws – WorkSafe Victoria

South Australian WHS Laws – SafeWork SA

Western Australian WHS Laws – WorkSafe WA

Australian Capital Territory WHS Laws – WorkSafe ACT

Tasmanian WHS Laws – WorkSafe Tasmania

Northern Territory WHS Laws – NT WorkSafe

WorkSafe ACT – ACT WHS Laws

 

ISO 45001 – Audit Tool

Management Review Report Template

IMS Objectives Template

Toolbox Talk / Adhoc Training Record

Pre-Start Meeting Template

 

Quality Policy

Internal Auditing

Quality Objectives Template

Management Review Template

ISO 9001 Audit Criteria

Improvement Register

Environment Policy

Aspects and Impact Register Template

ISO 14001 Audit Criteria

 

Codes of Practice

The Model Code of Practice: Managing psychosocial hazards at work – Safe Work Australia

QLD Code of Practice: Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work Code of Practice 2022 – Work Safe QLD

The Boland Report – Recommendation #2 was to ‘Make regulations dealing with psychological health’. This document is an interesting read if you would like further understanding of where the current regulations around psychosocial hazards originated.

Safe Work Australia’s Snapshot: Psychological health and safety in the workplace (February, 2024) – Data insights from 2021-22.

 

Assessing Psychosocial Hazards

The People at Work Survey – This is a free survey you can use to assess the most common psychosocial hazards in your workplace. It is a validated survey that will provide you with a useful report and resources to help you interpret it.

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland ‘Mentally Healthy Workplaces’

• Psychosocial Risk Assessment Tool
• Focus Group Guide – You can use a focus group to consult your workers about their perceptions of the work environment.

Workplace Supports

MATES in Construction – MATES is a charitable organisation established to reduce the rate of suicide in Australian construction workers.

Beyond Blue – Beyond Blue works with industries, workplaces and individuals to promote mentally health workplaces.

The Black Dog Institute – The Black Dog Institute offer workplace programs to leaders and employees to build better mental health at work.

Mentally Healthy Workplaces digital platform – A government-funded platform developed by the National Workplace Initiative and the Mentally Health Workplace Alliance. It is intended to be a ‘one stop shop’ for information and resources.

WHS Consultation Checklist – Safe Work Australia   This checklist is helpful for a person conducting a business or undertaking to help you make sure that you are consulting with workers effectively. This is a requirement by law as part of your WHS duties.

Safe Work Australia Infographic – How to Consult with Workers

Safe Work Australia (July 2023) Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination Code of Practice   This code of practice is useful document that gives practical guidance on how to consult with your workers, contractors and agents involved in your workplace.

Office Ergonomic Checklist

Work from Home Ergonomic Checklist

Office Ergonomic Desk Set-up

Choosing a good office chair

 

Manual Handling Policy

Manual Handling Risk Factors Summary

Manual Handling Risk Assessment Form