Legislative Compliance Review
The following outlines the process of reviewing WHS documentation in terms of ensuring
legislative compliance.
11.1 Scope
A legislative compliance review assesses the University’s policies, guidelines or procedures of the
WHS management system against any legislative, industry codes of practice or standards at the
desktop level.
11.2 Frequency
Legislative compliance reviews are conducted when WHSMS documentation is due for review or
due to external changes, e.g. changes or introduction of legislation, codes of practice or national
standards.
11.3 Competency Requirements
Persons conducting a legislative compliance review on WHSMS documentation are to possess the
necessary qualifications, skills and experience of the area being audited.
11.4 Methodology
The policy or procedure requiring review shall be assessed for compliance of the requirements of
any applicable legislation, codes of practice or national standards and referred to in the document.
The review shall include identifying and referencing legislative requirements related to the policy,
guideline or procedure and incorporating these needs into the process.
11.5 Results
The revised policy, guidelines or procedures as a result of legislative compliance review are to be
communicated to the University’s WHS Committee for consultation. This primarily includes the
change or addition of legislation, codes of practice or Australian Standards