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WHS Resource 01
Leadership
& Governance
Strengthen leadership accountability, WHS oversight and the evidence behind your systems.
Construction workers on site
Accreditation readiness
Leadership in practice
Good WHS leadership is visible in practice.
Strong governance means more than having a policy. Senior leaders need clear responsibilities, active involvement in risk and performance review, meaningful engagement with projects and workers, and evidence that actions are followed through.
Documented
Visible
Connected
Recorded
Followed through
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What stronger governance looks like
Five areas to make leadership more visible and auditable.
Clear accountability
Senior management WHS roles, responsibilities and decision rights are clearly defined and understood.
Leadership in risk
Senior managers participate at defined points in HIRAC and risk review rather than only receiving information after decisions are made.
Performance drives decisions
WHS reporting monitors objectives, leading and lagging indicators, and results in clear decisions and actions.
Role-relevant capability
Leaders receive training relevant to their WHS obligations, due diligence and the business WHSMS.
Leadership on site
Senior managers engage with project teams and workers, verify WHS implementation and follow significant issues through to close-out.
Residential construction project
Inside the workbook
Seven practical tools. One clearer path forward.
Use the tools in sequence or move directly to the areas where your business needs stronger evidence.
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Leadership & Governance Readiness Check
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Leadership Roles & Accountability
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Senior Management WHS Review
04
Senior Leadership Site Visit
05
Accreditation Evidence Map
06
Auditor Conversation Prompts
07
30 / 60 / 90-Day Action Plan
Accreditation readiness
Evidence should show how your system works in practice.
Start with the systems and records you already have. The aim is to strengthen the connection between leadership expectations, what happens on site and the evidence that demonstrates it.
This resource supports OFSC accreditation readiness. It does not replace State or Territory WHS/OHS legislation and does not guarantee accreditation.
Practical resource
Ready to strengthen your leadership evidence?
Download the WHS Leadership & Governance Accreditation Readiness Workbook and use the readiness check, practical tools and action plan to focus your next steps.
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