We've developed a WHS self-assessment tool that allows you to assess your current safety compliance against key regulatory requirements through an easy-to-use questionnaire. As you progress through each question it will identify whether there are any areas of non-compliance that need actioning.
The self-assessment specifically focuses on 13 key aspects of safety compliance and doesn't assess overall compliance with all health and safety legislation.
Once you've completed the questionnaire, it's important that you look further into whether you're complying with your legal obligations. You can do this by contacting our safety experts for advice and guidance on how you can improve health and safety at your workplace, or take a look at our Safety Health Checks.
Start your assessment
- Do you have WHS Management Plans in place for projects above $250,000?
Great job! WHS Management Plans are a legal requirement. Our safety experts can tell you if your documentation complies.
Did you know that WHS Management Plans are a legal requirement? Read more about our eDocs system and how it can help you.
- Do you have Safe Work Method Statements prepared for high risk construction work?
- Do you have processes in place for reviewing documents such as WHS Management Plans and SWMS?
Great to hear you've got these processes in place! Construction environments are continually changing so it’s important to review your documentation regularly.
Reviewing your documentation is important as well as a legal requirement. Our team of safety experts can help you.
- Are key WHS responsibilities and roles for each of your staff outlined?
It's really important that everyone understands their WHS responsibilities. You're definitely on the right track! Read more about your requirement to include this information in your WHS Management Plans.
It's really important that everyone understands their WHS responsibilities. Read more about your requirement to include this information in your WHS Management Plans.
- Do you have any consultative arrangements in place such as toolbox talks and committees?
- Fantastic to hear that you've got some initiatives in place. Toolbox talks and committees are a great way to ensure you have two-way communication and meet your consultation requirements.
Did you know you have a legal requirement to consult with your workers? Toolbox talks and committees are a great way to do this. Contact our WHS team for further advice on how to comply.
- Do you have a written health and safety policy that outlines management's commitment to health and safety, and has this been communicated to your workers?
Well done. It is important that your management team are committed to improving health and safety in your business.
Management commitment is key when it comes to health and safety. We can help you develop the policies you need.
- Do you have a process or a tool in place to assist your workers with identifying hazards and assessing risks on your projects?
Hazards and risks on construction projects are always changing, but having a process in place to help workers identify them easily is the first step. Well done! Read more about common hazards.
Identifying hazards and risks is an important step in the risk management process. Contact our safety experts for advice on how to comply with this important requirement.
- Are workers provided with relevant work health and safety training and do you keep a record of what training they receive?
Tick! It’s crucial that your workers are provided with training so that they can undertake their work safely. Read more about the safety training Master Builders has on offer.
Record keeping can be boring but it's crucial in demonstrating you are meeting your legal requirement to provide safety training to your staff. Read more about the safety training that can assist.
- Do you have incident management procedures and emergency plans for your projects that are communicated to all workers?
Hooray! You're definitely on track with these elements. It’s a legal requirement that you have an emergency plan for your workplace.
Did you know that it’s a legal requirement to have an emergency plan for all workplaces? Emergencies can happen and you and your workers must be prepared. Contact our safety experts for further advice on how to comply.
- Do you have first aid supplies at your workplace and a first aid procedure that is communicated to your workers?
Good job on ensuring first aid supplies are available and your workers know about them! Contact us to ensure they are appropriate for your workplace.
There are specific requirements regarding first aid and you need to ensure you are meeting your obligations. Read more about first aid requirements.
- Do you have all legally required safety signage displayed appropriately at all of your workplaces?
Safety signage is legally required, so you're on track to meeting your requirements which is great.
Did you know certain safety signage is legally required? Read more about the required signage or purchase your signage today from our eShop.
- Do you have registers in place to assist with recording keeping and managing compliance? (e.g test and tag register)
Great to hear you've got these processes in place! Read about how eDocs can make record keeping easier.
Record keeping processes are really important and can help you demonstrate that you are complying with your health and safety obligations. Our team of safety experts can help you.
Major Sponsors
