Top 5 WHS Documents Small Businesses Are Most Commonly Asked For
Not sure what WHS documents clients expect? Here are the 5 most commonly requested documents — from insurance certificates to training records — and practical free templates to help you get started.
Topics: WHS, General
One of the most common things we see is small businesses being asked for safety documents after they have already won the job.
Everything is moving, and then the email lands: "Can you send your WHS documents?"
If you have them ready, no issue. If not, it usually turns into a scramble.
The reality is, most clients are not trying to make things difficult. They are managing their own risk. If they engage you, they need to show they have checked that you are working safely.
In most cases, they are not looking for a complex system. They just want a reasonable amount of evidence that you have actually thought about safety properly.
There is also a wide range of free WHS guidance and example templates available from state regulators and national bodies. These can be a very useful starting point for small businesses, especially when you are trying to work out what is actually needed and where to begin.
Here are the 5 WHS documents we most commonly see small businesses being asked for, what clients are really looking for, and some free resources to help you get started.
1. Insurance Certificates
This is almost always the first thing requested.