Workplace policies and procedures

The type and number of policies, procedures and processes will vary depending on the nature of the work and the hazards in the specific community services environment in which you are working.

A WHS policy is a written statement of how your workplace is committed to achieving a safe and healthy workplace. These policies should be developed in consultation with workers and clearly outline the roles and responsibilities of management and workers to achieve compliance with WHS legislation.

The community services procedures are documents that give specific instructions on how the requirements of the WHS policies are to be met. Below are some examples of procedures that may be used in the community services environment.