OH&S Manual Template
A complete occupational health and safety manual aligned to ISO 45001:2018. This template provides the top-level document for your OH&S management system, covering policy, scope, organisational context, and references to supporting procedures.
ISO 45001 OH&S Manual
Editable occupational health and safety manual aligned to ISO 45001:2018.
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- Instant download after payment, plus an email copy of your links
- Single-organisation licence: use across all your sites and staff
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The manual refers to an OH&S Policy and Objectives document, which is not in this download. It comes with the ISO 45001 Complete OH&S Toolkit, or you can use your existing policy.
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What the ISO 45001 Complete OH&S Toolkit adds
This product is the file set listed above. The live audit dashboard and the sample documents below come with the ISO 45001 Complete OH&S Toolkit, which also contains everything in this product.
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The Excel audit checklist below is part of the ISO 45001 Complete OH&S Toolkit, not of this product. Change an answer to see how it scores.
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Preview sample documents
Sample pages from the ISO 45001 Complete OH&S Toolkit, showing the structure and writing style.
Occupational Health & Safety Management System Manual
Section 6.1.2 — Hazard identification and risk assessment
6.1.2.1 Hazard identification
The organization establishes and maintains an ongoing, proactive process to identify hazards arising from work activities, the work environment, equipment, materials and people. The process considers routine and non-routine activities, the conduct and capabilities of people, past incidents, emergency situations and how work is actually performed.
6.1.2.2 Assessment of OH&S risks
Identified hazards are assessed by combining the likelihood of harm with the severity of the consequence, using defined criteria so that results are consistent and comparable. Each risk is ranked to set priority for control.
Hierarchy of controls
Controls are selected from the top of the hierarchy down, choosing the most effective option that is reasonably practicable before relying on lower levels.
- Eliminate the hazard.
- Substitute with a less hazardous material, process or equipment.
- Apply engineering controls and reorganise the work.
- Use administrative controls, including training and procedures.
- Provide personal protective equipment.
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What is an OH&S Manual?
An OH&S manual is the central document of your occupational health and safety management system. While ISO 45001 does not explicitly require a manual, most organisations find it invaluable as a single reference point that describes the scope of the management system, outlines the OH&S policy, defines key roles and responsibilities, and provides a roadmap to supporting procedures and records.
For certification auditors, the manual offers an efficient overview of how your organisation meets each clause of the standard. For workers and managers, it serves as a practical guide to how safety is managed across the business.
What's Included in the Manual
- Organisation profile and OH&S management system scope
- OH&S policy section covering the Clause 5.2 commitments (the policy itself is issued as a separate document)
- Context analysis including internal and external issues
- Interested parties and their OH&S-relevant requirements
- OH&S roles, responsibilities and authorities, and worker consultation and participation
- Process descriptions covering the plan-do-check-act cycle
- References to supporting procedures, registers and records
- Sections numbered to match ISO 45001:2018 Clauses 4 to 10
How to Use This Template
The manual template is delivered as an editable Word document. Replace the placeholder text with your organisation's specific information, add your logo and branding, and tailor the process descriptions to reflect how your OH&S management system actually operates. The structure follows the clause sequence of ISO 45001, making it straightforward for auditors to navigate.
Who Needs an OH&S Manual?
Any organisation pursuing ISO 45001 certification or looking to formalise its approach to occupational health and safety will benefit from a well-structured manual. It is especially useful for organisations with multiple sites, large workforces, or complex hazard profiles where a clear reference document helps ensure consistency across all operations.