FREE WHS Compliance & Risk Checklist

Get clarity on where your business stands.

This WHS Compliance & Risk Checklist helps you assess how effectively your workplace is managing safety across critical areas, from leadership and systems to on-the-ground practices.

The checklist walks you through:

• General safety obligations such as policies, training, and emergency readiness

• Risk management essentials - identifying, assessing, and controlling workplace hazards

• Legal and documentation compliance with SafeWork NSW and WHS regulations

• Communication and consultation - ensuring staff know how to report issues and engage in safety discussions

• Plant, equipment, and environment - verifying maintenance, controls, and workplace conditions

• Health and wellbeing - covering fatigue, mental health, and workplace culture

• Monitoring and improvement - setting up systems to track, review, and act on WHS performance

Whether you’re a small business or a growing organisation, this checklist is a practical first step toward a safer, more compliant workplace. It highlights what’s working well and where you may need to tighten controls, giving you a clear roadmap for action.