Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Management Plan
One template. Two disciplines covered. WHS and Environmental compliance managed together — the way most project clients now expect.
More and more head contractors and government clients are asking for a single document that addresses both Work Health and Safety and Environmental management requirements. If you've been handed a tender brief or pre-qualification requirement that calls for an HSE Management Plan, this template gives you exactly that — professionally structured, fully editable, and ready to customise for your specific project today.
This 132-page HSE Management Plan template has been developed in accordance with the Model Work Health and Safety Act and WHS Regulations (aligned with AS/NZS ISO 45001) and Environmental Management Plan requirements of AS/NZS ISO 14001. It covers both disciplines in a single cohesive document, so you're not juggling two separate plans — or paying for two separate documents.
What's Included:
The plan covers all aspects of WHS and environmental management for a project or site, including:
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WHS and Environmental Policy statements.
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Management responsibilities and approval/licensing requirements.
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Inductions, training, communication, and workplace consultation.
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Incident and injury management, emergency contacts, and first aid.
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Hazard reporting, risk management, and risk assessments.
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Environmental management activities, controls, and control plan.
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Management of subcontractors, plant and equipment, and hazardous substances.
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
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HSE monitoring, reporting, auditing, and corrective action.
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Plan review and continual improvement.
Across 32 schedules, you also get all the operational forms you need — from risk assessments and induction registers through to site environmental checklists and waste registers. It's a complete project management toolkit, not just a framework.
Who Is This For?
This template suits any business that needs to submit a HSE Management Plan to a head contractor, developer, or government client. It's commonly used by builders, project managers, and trade contractors who work on projects where the client specifies combined WHS and environmental reporting obligations — particularly in infrastructure, civil works, and commercial construction.
If you only need WHS coverage and your client hasn't asked for environmental management, the WHS Management Plan (WHSMP) is the right product. If your client wants quality management included as well, look at the HSEQ Management Plan. Not sure? Call us — we'll help you work out which plan your client actually needs.
Why This Template Over Other Options?
vs. Building one from scratch
Developing a compliant, professional HSE Management Plan from scratch requires deep knowledge of WHS legislation and both ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 project requirements. That's a significant research and writing investment — typically weeks of work. This template is already written, already compliant, and already includes 32 supporting schedules. Add your business and variable project details and get on with the job.
vs. Having a consultant write one
A consultant-prepared HSE Management Plan can easily cost $2,000–$6,000+ for a project-specific document. This template delivers the same compliant structure at a fraction of the price — and our free phone and email support is there if you need a hand customising it.
vs. AI-generated content
AI tools can produce text, but they can't guarantee alignment with current Australian WHS legislation and ISO standards, and they can't generate 32 operational forms and schedules alongside the plan. This template has been built on 15 years of real-world Australian compliance experience. That's not something you can prompt your way to.
What You Get:
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Instant digital download — available immediately after purchase.
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132-page fully editable Microsoft Word (.docx) template.
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32 supporting schedules and forms — ready to use.
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Plain-English Guidance Notes throughout for easy customisation.
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Compliant with the Model WHS Act, WHS Regulations, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001.
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Free phone and email support — no extra charge.
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No subscription fees — pay once, use on every future project.
This HSE Management Plan includes the following 32 schedules:
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Site Environmental Inspection Checklist
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Environmental Complaint Form
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Waste Register
Why Businesses Choose This Over The Alternatives:

Other Management Plan Options:
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WHS Management Plan (WHSMP) - to manage WHS on your projects.
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Environmental Management Plan (EMP) - for environmentally sensitive sites.
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Quality Management Plan (QMP) - to manage quality on your projects.
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Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality Management Plan (HSEQMP) - combines the WHS, Environmental and Quality Management Plans into a single document.
Over 15,000 Australian businesses have trusted Occupational Safety Solutions for their compliance documentation over 15 years. This template reflects that experience.
