Safety Tools & Resources
At CWT Safety & Advisory, we provide trusted, regulator-aligned tools, templates and resources designed to make safety simple, practical and reliable.
Every resource listed below is sourced directly from official government, statutory bodies or accredited authorities.
Our goal is to help Victorian businesses, contractors and project teams stay compliant with the OHS Act 2004, OHS Regulations 2017, ISO frameworks, and industry best practice.
Official Victorian Safety Tools & Templates
→ WorkSafe Victoria – SWMS (High-Risk Construction Work)
Safe Work Method Statement templates and guidance for high-risk construction work in Victoria.
https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/resources/safe-work-method-statements-swms
→ WorkSafe Victoria – JSA, Risk Assessment & Hazard Forms
Templates for JSAs, risk assessments, labour hire and host-employer documentation.
https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/templates-labour-hire-providers-and-host-employers
→ WorkSafe Victoria – OHS Policy Template (SMS Foundation)
Sample OHS policy for building core Safety Management System foundations.
https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/workwell-toolkit-occupational-health-and-safety-ohs-policy
→ Psychosocial Hazards & Mental Health Guidance (WorkSafe VIC)
Managing psychosocial hazards, stress and work-related mental injury.
https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/managing-psychosocial-hazards
→ WorkWell Mental Health Toolkit
Practical tools for uplifting mental health and wellbeing in workplaces.
https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/workwell-toolkit
→ Victoria OHS Act, OHS Regulations & Compliance Codes
The primary Victorian OHS legislative framework.
https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/laws
National WHS & Mental Health Codes (Australia)
→ WHS Risk Management Code of Practice
Step-by-step national WHS risk management guidance.
https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/doc/model-code-practice-how-manage-work-health-and-safety-risks
→ Psychosocial Hazards Code of Practice
National guidance for managing psychosocial hazards.
https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/safety-topic/managing-health-and-safety/mental-health/psychosocial-hazards
→ Construction Work Code of Practice
Model Code of Practice for construction activities and risk controls.
https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/doc/model-code-practice-construction-work
Health, First Aid & Emergency Guides
→ Australian First Aid Manuals (St John)
Free manuals, posters and first-aid reference guides.
https://stjohn.org.au/resources
→ CPR & Emergency Life Support Guidelines (ARC)
Australian Resuscitation Council CPR and first aid guidelines.
https://resus.org.au/guidelines
→ Emergency Preparedness – Health VIC
Emergency management and public health emergency resources.
https://www.health.vic.gov.au/emergencies
Workplace Mental Health & Wellbeing
→ Medicare Mental Health – National Gov Service
Free mental health navigation and support.
https://www.medicarementalhealth.gov.au
→ Head to Health (Gov)
Australia’s central mental health and wellbeing portal.
https://www.headtohealth.gov.au
→ Head to Health / Medicare Mental Health Phone Service
1800 595 212 — Free national mental health triage and support.
→ Beyond Blue Workplace Support
Tools for improving mental health in the workplace.
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/workplace
→ Lifeline Crisis Support
13 11 14 — 24/7 crisis support.
https://www.lifeline.org.au
Environment, Compliance & Business Tools
Environmental, Site Management & Compliance
→ EPA Victoria – Environmental Risk & Compliance Guides
Guides for environmental duty-of-care, risk control and compliance.
https://www.epa.vic.gov.au/business-and-industry/guides
→ EPA Victoria – Waste, Stormwater, Noise, Contamination
Tools for managing waste, stormwater, pollution and contamination.
https://www.epa.vic.gov.au/for-business
→ WorkSafe Victoria – Construction Industry Safety Guides
Pocket guides for construction industry safety topics.
https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/resources/construction-your-health-and-safety-guide
Electrical, Plant & Underground Services Safety
→ Energy Safe Victoria – Electrical Safety & No-Go Zones
Safe approach distances and electrical infrastructure safety.
https://esv.vic.gov.au
→ Before You Dig Australia – Asset Locating
Free national service for locating underground utilities.
https://www.byda.com.au
Worker Rights, Consultation & Fair Work
→ Fair Work – WHS Consultation Duties
Consultation, worker participation and WHS responsibilities.
https://www.fairwork.gov.au
→ Fair Work – Bullying, Harassment & Psychosocial Safety
Information and guidance to prevent unhealthy workplace behaviour.
https://www.fairwork.gov.au/workplace-problems
Training, Competency & VET Resources
→ ASQA – Training & Assessment Standards
National standards for training and assessment practices.
https://www.asqa.gov.au
→ Training.gov.au – Units & Qualifications
National register for WHS, VET and high-risk training units.
https://training.gov.au
→ Skills Victoria – Training & Skills Pathways
Victorian government pathways and training information.
https://www.skills.vic.gov.au
→ Safe@Work Industry Modules (Vic)
Online WHS modules for young workers and students.
https://www.vic.gov.au/safework/safework-industry-modules
Mental Health & Crisis Support — Key Phone Lines
For immediate danger — Call 000
General & Crisis Support
• Lifeline – 13 11 14
• Beyond Blue – 1300 224 636
• Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467
• Nurse on Call (Vic) – 1300 60 60 24
• HealthDirect – 1800 022 222
Youth, Families & Specialist Support
• Kids Helpline – 1800 551 800
• Headspace – 1800 650 890
• MensLine – 1300 789 978
• PANDA – 1300 726 306
• DirectLine (Vic) – 1800 888 236
• QLife – 1800 184 527
• Open Arms (Veterans) – 1800 011 046
Domestic & Family Violence
• 1800RESPECT – 1800 737 732
• Safe Steps (Vic) – 1800 015 188
• Men’s Referral Service – 1300 766 491
Downloadable Business Templates (CWT Safety & Advisory)
Upload and link your documents:
• Editable SWMS (high-risk tasks)
• JSA Template
• Risk Assessment Form
• Hazard Register
• Incident / Near-Miss Report
• Toolbox Talk Template
• Training & Competency Matrix
• Site Emergency Plan
• Environmental Management Plan (EMP)
• Handover Certificate
• Psychosocial Risk Assessment
• Contractor Induction Pack
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