Having a OH&S Manual gives you and your staff a framework for communicating and acting in a safe, responsible manner. The only place to start your communication is in writing. This serves two purposes, firstly, the business isn't dependant on any one person to 'part' with their knowledge in order for other staff members to understand how to work safely. Secondly, if there is ever any question, or inspection that requires you to produce your Company OH&S Policies, then there is a very clear and concise written record of what they are and how those principles have been communicated to your staff. Currently the government has placed the responsibility of the safety of your workers entirely on the employers' shoulders. Having an effective OHS System balances that responsibility between you and your staff. After all, it has to start with the individual, and that means having all of your staff sign off an undertaking that they will follow your policies and work safely.

The contents of this OHS Policy Manual have been developed to help employers meet the following standards:
AS/NZS 4801
OHSAS 18001
OHS Legislation in all States

The policy manual covers the commonly required policies for an industrial or professional company.

OHS Policies included in the manual:

• Occupational Health and Safety
• Anti-discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity
• Chemical Management
• Communication and Consultation
• Compliance Evaluation
• Contractor Management
• Drug and Alcohol
• Environmental
• Emergency Management
• First Aid Policy
• Incident Reporting
• Internet and E-mail Usage
• Legislative Change
• Management Review
• Manual Handling
• Objectives and Targets
• Occupational Bullying
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Plant and Equipment
• Privacy Policy- Company
• Privacy Policy- Employee
• Purchasing Policy
• Records and Document Management
• Reporting
• Return to Work
• Risk Management
• Roles, Responsibilities and Accountabilities
• Smoke Free Workplace
• Stress and Fatigue
• Sun Safety
• Training, Competency and Awareness

OHS Policy Manual Features

• Microsoft Word Format
• 38 Pages Long
• 31 Separate Complete Company Policies
• Simply replace XYZ Company with your company name
• Fill in the highlighted sections as it applies to your company
• Glossary
• Employee Policy Agreement
• Ready for Instant Email After Ordering

Stage Two of the OHS System is the OHS Diary