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Occupational health and safety plan template

An OHS plan sets out how health and safety will be managed for the work, site or contractor operation.

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What to include

Include responsibilities, scope of work, risk management, communication, PPE, emergency response, inspections, incidents, training, document control and review.

How it supports tenders and site work

Clients often ask for a plan to show that a contractor has thought through safety management before work begins.

Next step

Use the OHS plan with your safety file, risk assessment, method statement and toolbox talk records.

Common questions

Is an OHS plan the same as a safety file?

No. The plan explains how safety will be managed. The file stores the plan plus supporting evidence and records.

Can the plan be reused?

The structure can be reused, but details should be adapted for the specific work and site.

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