We have created this template and made it available to help you develop your ideas,

manage and grow your practice. Whilst we endeavour to help all allied health practices, we
acknowledge that practices are all different and therefore are unable to provide a universal
resource that suits everyone. It is expected that you customise this template to suit the
individual needs of your practice. We encourage you to seek financial, legal or specialist
advice as applicable to your individual circumstances.

How to use this template:

1. Add your logo to the top of the next page (to the start of your template) so it is branded to
your practice
2. Rename the policy if you wish – you are free to make it your own, so choose a title that
suits your practice
3. Add your practice details to the ‘red’ sections
4. Ensure you read the policy so you know what it says! If there are any parts that don’t apply
to you or you want to reword, be sure to edit these and make changes.
5. Add your new policy to your policy and procedures list so you don’t forget you have it!
6. Find a place to store it so it is easy to find.
7. Work out how you are going to inform people about the new policy if needed.
8. Feel free to delete these first two instructional pages.
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Housekeeping Policy

1. Purpose
1.1 [LongEmployerName] (‘[ShortEmployerName]’) aims to ensure that good
housekeeping practices are adopted by all workplace participants to reduce the
likelihood of incidents and injuries at the workplace.
2. Commencement of Policy
2.1 This Policy will commence from [CommencementDate]. It replaces all other
Housekeeping Policies of (whether written or not).
3. Application of Policy
3.1 This Policy applies to employees, agents, and contractors (including temporary
contractors) of [ShortEmployerName], collectively referred to in this policy as
‘workplace participants’. This policy does not form part of an employee’s contract of
employment. Nor does it form part of any other workplace participant’s contract for
service.
4. Policy
4.1 All workplace participants are responsible for enforcing good housekeeping practices
as it is recognised that poor housekeeping creates hazards which can lead to injuries
in the workplace.
4.2 Good housekeeping practices include the following, but are not limited to:
(a) Workspaces, storage, and amenities will be kept and maintained in a clean
and hygienic manner at all times.
(b) Appropriate waste disposal facilities will be provided and used.
(c) Oils, greases, flammable or chemical spills must be cleaned up immediately
and disposed of correctly.
(d) Portable equipment is to be returned to appropriate storage facilities after
use.
(e) Adequate working space for the work activity being performed is to be
maintained at all times.
(f) Work areas including doors, stairwells, aisles and other means of egress are
to be kept clear and unobstructed at all times.
 (g) Electrical cords, hoses, and pipes are not to be placed in areas where they
may be subjected to damage or cause a trip hazard.
(h) Personal protective equipment shall be maintained in good working order.
When not in use, personal protective equipment is to be stored in a clean and
hygienic manner.
(i) All rubbish will be cleared away as soon as possible and placed in correct bins.
(j) Material stored in open areas shall be stored in a tidy manner and in
appropriate containers.
(k) Vehicles shall be parked only in authorised parking places.
(l) Aisles, walkways, corridors, staircases, doorways, entrance halls, foyers, and
exits shall be unobstructed, free from tripping (hoses, cables etc) and slipping
hazards and the accumulation of combustible materials.
(m) Safety signs, fire extinguishers/hoses, and emergency exits must not be
obstructed.
(n) Compressed air and fire hoses must not be used for any housekeeping activity
or for dusting down clothing.
4.3 Housekeeping should be performed daily by all workplace participants as part of
normal work practices or at the end of each work shift, where applicable.
5. Breach of this Policy
5.1 Any breaches of this Policy may result in disciplinary action (up to and including
termination of employment or services) being taken against a workplace participant.
6. Variations
6.1 [ShortEmployerName] reserves the right to vary, replace or terminate this Policy
from time to time.
7. Policy version and revision information
Policy Authorised by: [Name] Original issue: Date
Policy Maintained by: [Name] Current version: 1

Review date: [PolicyReviewDate]

8. Workplace participant acknowledgement

I acknowledge:
 Receiving the [ShortEmployerName] Policy;
 That I will comply with the Policy; and
  That there may be disciplinary consequences if I fail to comply, which may result
in the termination of my employment or services.

Your name:
Signed:
Date: