Safety is more than hard hats and harnesses. Respect matters too. With national WHS laws and Codes of Practice now emphasising prevention, every business must have a clear sexual harassment prevention plan that protects people and keeps compliance simple.
Here is a practical guide to make sure your crew, culture, and compliance are all covered.
Have You Created a Prevention Plan?
Every business must have a written plan that explains how it will prevent, manage, and respond to sexual harassment. It is no longer optional. A strong plan sits at the heart of workplace sexual harassment prevention and is recommended under national WHS standards, with new legal obligations already in effect in Queensland. It outlines responsibilities, communication, and reporting processes, setting a clear standard for everyone on site.
Have You Involved Your Team?
Consult your workers when setting up your plan. Talking about what a respectful site looks like helps create shared ownership of the standard. It also builds trust, showing that everyone’s input matters. A plan designed with your crew, not just for them, is far more likely to stick.
Have You Shared the Plan Clearly?
A plan that no one has seen is a plan that does not work. Display it where people will notice it, such as in site sheds, lunchrooms, or near sign-in stations. Go through it during inductions so new starters know exactly what behaviour is expected. Visibility makes prevention real, not just paperwork.
Do You Provide Regular Training?
Training does not have to be formal or long. Quick conversations during toolbox talks are often enough to remind your team what is okay and what is not. Making it part of regular discussions helps keep your OHS sexual harassment prevention plan top of mind. When people hear the message often, they remember it when it counts.
Have You Got the Right Resources?
Having the right tools makes prevention easier. Our OHS sexual harassment prevention plan includes editable templates, WorkSafe fact sheets, posters, and EAP materials that support your people. It is designed for trade and site-based workplaces where things need to be practical and easy to follow.
Are You Meeting WHS Compliance Requirements?
Prevention plan is now a core part of everyday WHS compliance across all Australian workplaces.Make sure your plan is reviewed regularly so it meets current legal standards and reflects how your site actually operates. Keeping it updated protects both your people and your business.
You do not have to do this alone. At OHS Compliance Solutions, we make it simple to create and maintain a sexual harassment prevention plan that works in real-world trade environments. Our ready-to-use templates, WorkSafe fact sheets, and posters help you stay compliant while building a safer, more respectful site culture.
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Change starts with one decision; to set the tone, lead by example, and make respect part of your everyday safety. When you take the first step, your team will follow.