WHSMS for Small to Medium Architects

Who is this package is for

• Small to medium Design practices
• Architects, Building, Landscape, and Interior design firms
• Practices seeking WHS compliance without overly complex systems

What this package helps you achieve

• Meet WHS legal obligations as an PCBU or employer
• Establish a documented WHS management system aligned with ISO 45001
  principles
• Demonstrate WHS capability to clients and insurers
• Integrate WHS into everyday practice operations

What’s included

• Practical WHS Procedures & Templates
  Clear, ready-to-use documents covering leadership, planning, risk
  management, consultation, and continuous improvement.
• Design & Project Risk Management Tools
  Structured processes to identify, assess, and control WHS risks during
  design, site visits, and construction stages.
• Forms, Registers & Checklists
  Evidence-ready documents to support audits, internal reviews, and client
  or government requirements.
• Document Control Framework
  Simple version control, review, and approval processes to keep your WHS
  documentation current and consistent.
• Customisation Guidance
  Step-by-step instructions to tailor the system to your practice—add your
  logo, business details, and project context with ease.
• Editable Microsoft Word Files
  Fully editable documents you can adapt as your practice grows.

Instructions for use

How to use the documents

All documents are fully editable and designed to be tailored to your business. Start
by reviewing the templates to understand how they align with AS/NZS ISO
45001:2018, then update the highlighted sections with your organisation’s details,
roles, and WHS practices.
Once customised, share the documents with relevant workers and stakeholders,
apply them to day-to-day operations, and retain completed templates and records as
evidence. The documents are intended to be reviewed and updated over time to
support ongoing compliance and continuous improvement.

Customisation and support

Time Poor? Not sure where to start? Safe Design Australia can assist with:

• Tailoring the WHSMS to your practice
• Integrating Safety in Design processes
• Staff training and implementation support

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Compliance note:
This package is designed to support WHS compliance and alignment with AS/NZS ISO 45001 but does not
replace specific professional, legal advice and certification of the system. Implementation, ongoing
management, and successful third party certification remain the responsibility of the business.

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