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 all supporting procedures.
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 statement meeting Clause 5.2 requirements
- Context analysis including internal and external issues
- Interested parties and their OH&S-relevant requirements
- Organisational structure with OH&S roles and responsibilities
- Process descriptions covering the plan-do-check-act cycle
- References to procedures, work instructions, and forms
- Clause-by-clause cross-reference matrix to ISO 45001:2018
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.