Product Overview

The Transport and Logistics WHS Management Plan is a comprehensive, professionally drafted safety document designed specifically for Australian transport, freight, warehousing and logistics operations. It provides a clear, practical framework to manage work health and safety risks across depots, warehouses, yards, loading docks and on-road activities.

Developed by WHS specialists with deep industry experience, this template helps you implement a structured, legally robust approach to safety management. From Chain of Responsibility and fatigue management through to traffic control, manual handling and incident reporting, the plan brings all your key safety documentation together in one integrated system.

Key Features

Fully structured WHS management plan tailored to transport and logistics operations
Clear allocation of WHS responsibilities for officers, managers, drivers, warehouse staff and contractors
Detailed sections on risk management, traffic and pedestrian control, loading and unloading, manual handling and fatigue
Specific focus on Chain of Responsibility obligations for mass, dimension, load restraint, speed and fatigue
Ready-to-use tables and checklists for risk registers, incident registers, training matrices and maintenance records
Comprehensive guidance on consultation, training, emergency response and contractor management

Benefits

Strengthen WHS compliance: Aligns your systems with Australian work health and safety legislation, regulations and industry Codes of Practice.
Reduce risk and incidents: Provides practical controls for common transport and logistics hazards, helping to prevent injuries, vehicle incidents and CoR breaches.
Save time and resources: Avoid starting from scratch; adapt the template to your operations and quickly build consistent safety documentation across all sites.
Support due diligence: Demonstrates a systematic approach to WHS, assisting officers and managers to meet their due diligence obligations.
Improve safety culture: Clear procedures, checklists and responsibilities make it easier for workers and contractors to understand and follow safe work practices.

Who is this for?

Road transport and freight companies
Warehousing, distribution and 3PL providers
Civil and construction logistics operations
Courier, express and last-mile delivery businesses
Cold chain, bulk haulage and tanker operators
Safety managers, depot managers, HR and compliance staff responsible for WHS systems

Legislation & References

This WHS Management Plan is written to reflect the principles and duties contained in relevant Australian work health and safety laws and guidance, including:

Model Work Health and Safety Act and Regulations (as adopted in most states and territories)
Applicable transport and Heavy Vehicle National Law requirements, including Chain of Responsibility
Safe Work Australia and state/territory Codes of Practice and guidance for transport, traffic management, manual handling and load restraint

Use this template as the backbone of your WHS management system to drive safer, more compliant and more efficient transport and logistics operations.

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