OHS Manual for Cleaning Businesses
 
Overview
This OHS Manual template is designed for cleaning businesses in Victoria to efficiently document and manage their occupational health and safety systems. Adhering to the ISO45001 standards, this manual is the go-to resource for businesses dedicated to elevating their safety protocols. This manual is fully editable and customisable to include your business details and comes with a wide range of useful forms. If you operate in other States and Territories, please see our WHS Manual for All States.
 
Key Sections
The manual includes detailed sections to help manage and improve safety in your workplace:
Overview
References
Definitions
Our Organisation
Leadership and Employee Participation
Planning
Support
Operation
Performance Evaluation
Improvement
Drugs and Alcohol
Smoking in the Workplace
Sun Safety
Hazardous Manual Handling
Traffic Control
Fit for Work
COVID-19 in the Workplace
Managing Psychological Hazards Policy
Organisational Responsibilities
Mental Health Planning
Consultation, Cooperation & Coordination
Training
Hazard & Opportunity Reporting
Risk Management
Incident Management
Workplace Harassment / Bullying
Sexual Harassment
Managing Aggressive Customers
Work Environment / Workload
 
Appendix: Procedures and Forms
This part of the manual includes all the common procedures and forms needed:
Health and Safety Plan
Health and Safety Review Checklist
Health and Safety Plan
Risk Management
Hazard/Risk Identification Register
Risk Assessment Form
Blank SWMS
Blank SWP
Hazard & Opportunity Reporting
Hazard & Opportunity Report Form
Legal Requirements and Other Requirements Register
Objectives and Outcomes Procedure
Induction
First Day Induction Checklist
Subcontractor Induction Checklist
Training and Qualifications
Skills / Competency Needs Assessment
Employee Competency, Licence and Training Record
Training Attendance Record
Company Training Register
Injury/Incident Management
Injury/Incident Report
Incident Investigation Form
Incident Register
Return to Work
Suitable Duties Plan
Consultation & Communication Procedure
Record of Safety Meeting Form
Health and Safety Representatives and Committees
Documentation and Data Control
WHS Audit
Audit Record Form
Corrective and Preventative Action Report (CAPAR)
Issue Resolution
Emergency Procedures
Emergency Procedures for Employees
Bomb Threats Suspect Package
Bomb Threat Checklist
Medical Emergency
Evacuation Review Report
Workplace Inspection Procedures Review
Annual Workplace Inspection Calendar
Workplace Inspection Checklist
Stop Work Authority
Office Safety
Ergonomics
Workstation Assessment
Fatigue Management
Health Surveillance
First Aid
Personal Protective Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment Issue Record
Plant and Equipment
Plant Identification Register & Maintenance Schedule
Plant Maintenance Register
Plant Pre-Start Checklist
Electrical Safety
Tools – Hand and Power Operated
Chemical Management Procedure
Chemical Register
Chemical Risk Assessment Worksheet
Ladder Safety
Ladder Inspection Checklist
Lighting
Site Safety
Site Pre-Start Checklist
Site Inspection Checklist
Work at Client Premises
Heat Management
Hearing Conservation (Noise)
Safe Driving
Vehicle Inspection
Vehicle Accident Procedure
Vehicle Accident Report Form
Subcontractor Management
Subcontractor Assessment Form
Biohazards
Sharps
Environmental Policy
 
Key Features
Ideal for small to medium-sized cleaning businesses in Victoria, this OHS manual allows you to quickly set up and document your safety systems. Its fully editable, allowing for easy customisation to your specific needs, helping to ensure effective safety management with minimal hassles.