A professional, editable Stop Work Authority Policy designed to empower Workers to stop unsafe work without fear of retribution and to support proactive risk management across construction, civil and operational workplaces.
This policy establishes a clear, practical framework for exercising Stop Work Authority where immediate health and safety risks are identified, supporting legal compliance, strong safety culture and effective incident prevention.
Clear, structured Stop Work Authority Policy format
Applies to Workers, contractors, labour hire and visitors
Explicit no-retribution protection for good-faith stop work actions
Defines when Stop Work Authority must be exercised
Practical stop work process and escalation requirements
Clarifies Company and Worker responsibilities
Supports proactive hazard identification and incident prevention
Disciplinary and misuse provisions included
Representative sign-off section
Professional Papillon HSEQ Systems design
Fully editable PowerPoint format
Editable Stop Work Authority Policy (PPT)
Policy sections covering:
Scope and application
Purpose and safety intent
Stop Work Authority statement
Triggers for stopping work
Stop work process
Roles and responsibilities
Compliance and review
Company representative name, role, date and signature fields
Construction and civil worksites
High-risk and operational environments
WHS management systems
Client and prequalification submissions
Site inductions and toolbox talks
Incident prevention and safety culture initiatives
File: PowerPoint (.pptx)
Editable: Yes
Delivery: Instant digital download
Licence: Single-business use
This policy must be reviewed and customised to reflect site conditions, client requirements and applicable WHS legislation
This document establishes policy-level intent and must be supported by appropriate procedures and site controls
All content must be approved prior to implementation
Licensed for use by a single business and may be customised internally
A professional, editable Stop Work Authority Policy designed to empower Workers to stop unsafe work without fear of retribution and to support proactive risk management across construction, civil and operational workplaces.
This policy establishes a clear, practical framework for exercising Stop Work Authority where immediate health and safety risks are identified, supporting legal compliance, strong safety culture and effective incident prevention.
Clear, structured Stop Work Authority Policy format
Applies to Workers, contractors, labour hire and visitors
Explicit no-retribution protection for good-faith stop work actions
Defines when Stop Work Authority must be exercised
Practical stop work process and escalation requirements
Clarifies Company and Worker responsibilities
Supports proactive hazard identification and incident prevention
Disciplinary and misuse provisions included
Representative sign-off section
Professional Papillon HSEQ Systems design
Fully editable PowerPoint format
Editable Stop Work Authority Policy (PPT)
Policy sections covering:
Scope and application
Purpose and safety intent
Stop Work Authority statement
Triggers for stopping work
Stop work process
Roles and responsibilities
Compliance and review
Company representative name, role, date and signature fields
Construction and civil worksites
High-risk and operational environments
WHS management systems
Client and prequalification submissions
Site inductions and toolbox talks
Incident prevention and safety culture initiatives
File: PowerPoint (.pptx)
Editable: Yes
Delivery: Instant digital download
Licence: Single-business use
This policy must be reviewed and customised to reflect site conditions, client requirements and applicable WHS legislation
This document establishes policy-level intent and must be supported by appropriate procedures and site controls
All content must be approved prior to implementation
Licensed for use by a single business and may be customised internally
