WHS Policy and Intent
Supply evidence of policy stating organisation commitment to Work Health & Safety.
A WHS Policy states management's intention to provide a safe and healthy workplace, and states the health and safety objectives and targets.
It should also demonstrate the employer's acknowledgement of their legal duties and their intention to comply with those duties. This includes having the policy signed by the director of the company. The policy needs to be current and reflect the organisation current practices.
Meeting the requirements stated in AS/NZS 4801:2001 Sec 4.2
- Signed, Dated and Communicated to employees and relevant stakeholders.
- Commitment to eliminate or minimise risk, so far as is reasonably practicable.
- Commitment to establish measurable objectives and targets for continuous reduction of work-related injury, illness and incidents
- Commitment to comply with relevant WH&S legislation, standards and industry best practice
Assessment Category | Assessment Detail |
|---|---|
Fully Compliant | WHS Policy that meets all the requirements stated in AS/NZS 4801:2001 Sec 4.2 |
Adequately Compliant
| WHS Policy that meets all but one of the requirements stated in AS/NZS 4801:2001 Sec 4.2 and may not be signed or dated by top management. |
Partially Compliant
| WHS Policy that may meet some of the requirements stated in AS/NZS 4801:2001 Sec 4.2 |
Not Compliant | No evidence sighted of WHS Policy. |
