The Mining‑Aligned Work Health and Safety Management Plan

This section establishes the foundation of your WHSMP and demonstrates clear alignment with WA WHS (Mines) legislation. It includes:

• Your WHS policy and governance structure
• Legislative references relevant to WA mining operations
• Alignment with WHS (Mines) Regulations
• How your business interfaces with the Mine Safety Management System (MSMS)
• Clear responsibilities for officers, managers, and workers
• Commitment to consultation, participation, and continuous improvement

It shows clients your system is compliant, structured, and built for mining - not adapted from generic construction templates.

This section demonstrates how your business identifies, manages, and responds to risk in a mining environment. It covers:

• Risk management approach aligned with mining expectations
• Hazard identification and control processes
• Emergency preparedness and response structure
• Escalation pathways and communication expectations
• Integration with site‑specific emergency procedures

It gives clients confidence that you understand the risks of their environment and have a practical, scalable approach to managing them.

This section outlines how your people are managed, supervised, and supported to work safely. It includes:

• Defined WHS roles and responsibilities
• Supervisory expectations and competency requirements
• Training and induction processes
• Contractor and subcontractor management
• Communication and consultation pathways
• Fitness for work and competency assurance

Clients gain clarity around who does what and how capability is maintained across your team.

This section details the practical controls your business uses to manage day‑to‑day operations. It includes:

• PPE requirements and expectations
• Plant and equipment management
• Pre‑start and inspection processes
• Hazardous substances and chemical management
• Safe work practices and operational procedures
• Permit, isolation, and task‑specific control expectations (with supporting procedures developed as needed).

It demonstrates that your WHSMP reflects real operations, not theoretical paperwork.

This section outlines how your business responds to incidents and meets environmental responsibilities. It includes:

• Incident reporting and investigation processes
• Corrective actions and continuous improvement
• Notifiable incident requirements under WA legislation
• Environmental risk management
• Waste, spill, and contamination controls
• Integration with client reporting systems

It positions you as a contractor who understands both safety and environmental expectations on mine sites.

This section demonstrates how your business actively monitors performance, reviews its health and safety system, and drives continuous improvement in line with WA WHS (Mines) expectations. It includes:

• Routine monitoring of safety performance and operational controls
• Internal audits and review processes aligned with mining requirements
• Corrective and preventive action pathways
• Lessons‑learned processes following incidents or near misses
• Scheduled WHSMP reviews to ensure ongoing compliance
• Integration of client feedback and site‑specific requirements

It shows clients that your WHSMP isn’t static - it’s a living system that evolves with your operations, your risks, and the expectations of the mining environment.