The go-to WHS Management Plan template for Australian Principal Contractors — compliant, editable, and ready to use on your next project today.

If you're a Principal Contractor working on a construction project valued at $250,000 or more, you're legally required under the Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act and WHS Regulations to have a Work Health and Safety Management Plan (WHSMP) prepared and in place before work begins. No plan — no start. It's that straightforward.

This 102-page WHSMP template gives you everything you need in one document — including 29 ready-to-use schedules and forms — so you can get compliant quickly, customise for your specific project, and get on with the work.

What's Included:

The template covers every section a compliant WHSMP needs:

• WHS Policy, management structure, and responsibilities.

• Risk management, hazard identification, and corrective action.

• Induction, training, subcontractor management, and emergency response.

• Plant and equipment, PPE, hazardous substances, and SWMS requirements.

• WHS monitoring, auditing, communication, and plan review.

• 29 supporting schedules and forms (see full list below).

All sections include plain-English Guidance Notes that walk you through what to add, what to change, and what to leave as-is. You don't need a safety consultant to make this work — that's the whole point.

Why Choose This Template Over Other Options?

You have a few options when it comes to getting a WHSMP in place — here's why this template makes the most sense for most Australian construction businesses:

vs. Hiring a Safety Consultant

A consultant will typically charge $1,500–$5,000+ to produce a project-specific WHSMP. This template gives you the same compliant structure at a fraction of the cost. You customise it yourself using the guidance notes — and if you get stuck, our free phone and email support is there to help.

vs. Free Government or Generic Templates

Free templates from government websites or generic sources are often incomplete or require substantial safety knowledge to fill in correctly. This template is a finished, professional document — 102 pages ready for your business and project details — not a blank framework you have to build from scratch.

vs. Using AI Tools to Write One

AI tools can draft text, but they can't guarantee compliance with current Australian WHS legislation, and they won't produce 29 operational schedules alongside the plan. This template has been developed and refined over 15 years of real-world use by thousands of Australian businesses — that's a track record AI simply can't replicate.

vs. Subscription-Based Compliance Platforms

Pay once, own it outright. No monthly fees, no locked-in subscription, no per-project charges. Use the template on as many projects as you need — forever.

Who Is This For?

This template is designed for Principal Contractors on construction projects valued at $250,000 or more — whether you're a builder, project manager, or trade contractor who has taken on a principal contractor role. It's also used by project managers who need to submit a WHSMP to a head contractor or developer, and by businesses that want a ready-to-go framework for managing WHS on their projects.

What You Get:

• Instant digital download — available immediately after purchase.

• 102-page fully editable Microsoft Word (.docx) template.

• 29 supporting schedules and forms included.

• Guidance notes throughout to make customisation straightforward.

• Developed in accordance with the Model WHS Act and WHS Regulations.

• Free phone and email support — real people, real answers.

• No subscriptions or ongoing fees — pay once and use it on all future projects.

This WHSMP includes the following 29 schedules:

• Risk Management Procedure
• Hazard Identification Checklist
• Risk Assessment Worksheet
• Risk Treatment Plan
• Risk Action Plan
• Site Safety Induction Register
• Tool Box/Pre Start Talks Form
• Training Plan
• Training Register
• Subcontractor Safety Checklist
• Subcontractor Register
• Subcontractor or Visitor Attendance Register
• Non Conformance Report Form
• Corrective Action Register
• Hazardous Substances Risk Checklist
• Hazardous Substances Register
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Register
• Incident and Injury Management Procedure
• Incident and Injury Report Form
• Incident and Injury Register
• Hazard Report Form
• RCD Testing Register
• Electrical Tagging Register
• Manual Handling Hazard Checklist
• Plant and Equipment Hazard Checklist
• Plant and Equipment Register
• PPE Register
• Site Safety Checklist
• WHS Management Plan Audit Checklist

Why Businesses Choose This Over The Alternatives:

Other Management Plan Options:

• Environmental Management Plan (EMP) - for environmentally sensitive sites.

• Quality Management Plan (QMP) - to manage quality on your projects.

• Health, Safety & Environmental Management Plan (HSEMP) - combines the WHS and Environmental Management Plans into a single document.

• 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 WHS documentation needs over 15 years. This template is the result of that experience — and it's backed by the same straightforward support that our customers keep coming back for.