This Guide is an interpretative document that aims to assist police understanding of the model work health and safety laws and how they can apply in an operational policing environment. It is not intended to be exhaustive or cover all hazards, risks or circumstances that may arise.

NOTE: This guide will not apply to the extent it is inconsistent with Laws, including work health and safety laws that are enacted in, or apply to, the relevant jurisdiction. It does not replace or override the policies, procedures and practices that are put in place by individual police jurisdictions.