
Exploration Management Plan
- 100% Compliant with Australian WHS Acts & Regulations
- Fully Editable MS Word & PDF Formats Included
- Pre-filled Content – Ready to Deploy Immediately
- Customisable – Easily Add Your Logo & Site Details
- Includes 2 Years of Free Compliance Updates
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Product Overview
The Exploration Management Plan is a comprehensive, ready-to-use safety document designed specifically for exploration activities in the mining, resources, civil construction and earthworks sectors across Australia. It provides a structured framework to plan, manage and monitor exploration work in line with Australian work health and safety legislation and industry best practice.
This professionally developed plan walks you through every stage of an exploration project ?�? from initial planning, mobilisation and site establishment, through to drilling, excavation, sampling, traffic management, remote work and demobilisation. It is written in clear, practical language so supervisors, safety managers and field crews can easily understand and apply the requirements on the ground.
Key Features
- Comprehensive coverage of WHS risk management for exploration, drilling and associated civil works.
- Clear roles and responsibilities for managers, supervisors, workers and contractors.
- Detailed sections on plant and equipment, mobile plant interaction, remote and isolated work, fatigue and hazardous substances.
- Integrated emergency response, incident reporting, inspection and audit processes.
- Practical checklists, registers and tables ready to customise for your operation.
- Aligned with Australian WHS Acts and Regulations, relevant mining and construction legislation, and key Codes of Practice.
Benefits
- Strengthen WHS compliance: Demonstrate due diligence and meet regulator and client expectations with robust, documented safety processes.
- Reduce risk and incidents: Systematically identify, assess and control exploration hazards, from drilling and test pitting to heavy vehicle movements and remote work.
- Save time on safety documentation: Avoid starting from scratch ?�? adapt this structured Exploration Management Plan to your projects quickly and efficiently.
- Improve consistency: Ensure supervisors and crews follow the same proven procedures across multiple sites and campaigns.
- Support contractor management: Clearly communicate safety requirements to drilling contractors, surveyors and civil crews.
Who is this for?
This document is ideal for:
- Exploration and project managers in mining and resources.
- Civil construction and earthworks contractors undertaking investigation and bulk earthworks.
- WHS managers, safety advisors and consultants seeking robust safety documentation for exploration programs.
- Principal contractors and clients who need assurance that exploration activities are managed safely and systematically.
Legislation & References
The Exploration Management Plan is structured to align with Australian work health and safety legislation, including WHS Acts and Regulations, mining and quarrying laws, and relevant environmental and dangerous goods requirements. It references applicable Codes of Practice and Australian Standards commonly used in exploration, drilling and civil construction, helping you demonstrate that risks are managed so far as is reasonably practicable.
By implementing this plan, your organisation can strengthen WHS compliance, reduce exposure to legal and operational risk, and provide a safer working environment for exploration crews, contractors and stakeholders.
$49
Includes all formats + 2 years updates

Exploration Management Plan
- • 100% Compliant with Australian WHS Acts & Regulations
- • Fully Editable MS Word & PDF Formats Included
- • Pre-filled Content – Ready to Deploy Immediately
- • Customisable – Easily Add Your Logo & Site Details
- • Includes 2 Years of Free Compliance Updates
Exploration Management Plan
Product Overview
The Exploration Management Plan is a comprehensive, ready-to-use safety document designed specifically for exploration activities in the mining, resources, civil construction and earthworks sectors across Australia. It provides a structured framework to plan, manage and monitor exploration work in line with Australian work health and safety legislation and industry best practice.
This professionally developed plan walks you through every stage of an exploration project ?�? from initial planning, mobilisation and site establishment, through to drilling, excavation, sampling, traffic management, remote work and demobilisation. It is written in clear, practical language so supervisors, safety managers and field crews can easily understand and apply the requirements on the ground.
Key Features
- Comprehensive coverage of WHS risk management for exploration, drilling and associated civil works.
- Clear roles and responsibilities for managers, supervisors, workers and contractors.
- Detailed sections on plant and equipment, mobile plant interaction, remote and isolated work, fatigue and hazardous substances.
- Integrated emergency response, incident reporting, inspection and audit processes.
- Practical checklists, registers and tables ready to customise for your operation.
- Aligned with Australian WHS Acts and Regulations, relevant mining and construction legislation, and key Codes of Practice.
Benefits
- Strengthen WHS compliance: Demonstrate due diligence and meet regulator and client expectations with robust, documented safety processes.
- Reduce risk and incidents: Systematically identify, assess and control exploration hazards, from drilling and test pitting to heavy vehicle movements and remote work.
- Save time on safety documentation: Avoid starting from scratch ?�? adapt this structured Exploration Management Plan to your projects quickly and efficiently.
- Improve consistency: Ensure supervisors and crews follow the same proven procedures across multiple sites and campaigns.
- Support contractor management: Clearly communicate safety requirements to drilling contractors, surveyors and civil crews.
Who is this for?
This document is ideal for:
- Exploration and project managers in mining and resources.
- Civil construction and earthworks contractors undertaking investigation and bulk earthworks.
- WHS managers, safety advisors and consultants seeking robust safety documentation for exploration programs.
- Principal contractors and clients who need assurance that exploration activities are managed safely and systematically.
Legislation & References
The Exploration Management Plan is structured to align with Australian work health and safety legislation, including WHS Acts and Regulations, mining and quarrying laws, and relevant environmental and dangerous goods requirements. It references applicable Codes of Practice and Australian Standards commonly used in exploration, drilling and civil construction, helping you demonstrate that risks are managed so far as is reasonably practicable.
By implementing this plan, your organisation can strengthen WHS compliance, reduce exposure to legal and operational risk, and provide a safer working environment for exploration crews, contractors and stakeholders.
$49