Basic starter
Lite
Only $640
1–3 workers. Lower-risk industries. Retail, office, lone worker or small business. Any questions, contact us.
New Zealand Health & Safety manuals & systems
Health & Safety manuals & systems, built around your business
Whether you call it a Health & Safety manual, H&S policy or Health & Safety system, eSafety gives New Zealand businesses a practical documented setup with policies, procedures, Word forms and personalised risk-register content. Lite starts at $640 incl GST, Standard is $940 incl GST and Premium is $1,240 incl GST. These are customised H&S manual packages, not single policy templates or generic downloads. Build online in 3 easy steps. Completed manuals are emailed within 3 business days and are generally delivered within 24 hours on weekdays. Then use and maintain the system for the work and risks that actually apply to your business. Current eSafety manuals have been updated to reflect the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Act 2026 changes taking effect on 1 April 2027.
Manual, policy or system?
Different names for the documents that support the same H&S system
A Health & Safety policy is usually the business commitment and rules. A Health & Safety manual brings the policies, procedures, forms and guidance together. The Health & Safety system is the wider way those documents, risk registers, responsibilities and records are actually used in the business.
Health & Safety manual or policy
eSafety packages include the documented policies and procedures for the package level you choose, plus the relevant forms in Word and risk-register content based on your selected work and risks.
Health & Safety system
The documents are the framework. Your business still needs to put them into practice, complete the records, manage its actual risks, review the system and keep it current. The optional eSafety App can be used for day-to-day records, but it is not required.
Three package levels
Choose the level that suits your business
If you have an existing eSafety Manual, click the 10%, 15% or 30% discount option (depending on the age and type of policy) before finalising your order.
For most businesses
Standard
Only $940
Up to 10 workers. Minimum requirement for SHE, SiteWise, Prequal Level 2 and Tōtika Category 2 where no subcontractors are used. Any questions, contact us.
Comprehensive business package
Premium
Only $1,240
10+ workers. Ideal for most audits and prequalifications. Minimum requirement for ISNet, Prequal Level 3 and Tōtika Category 2. Contact us for Category 3 or any questions.
Compare the packages
No guessing what you are buying
Premium shows the full manual structure. Lite and Standard are ticked only where that section content is included in those packages.
See exactly what’s included in Lite, Standard and PremiumAll manuals come with the forms for each section in Word — or use our App
Example pages
See what an eSafety Health & Safety Manual looks like
These are real example pages from the current eSafety manual format. Your completed manual is customised with your company details and the policies, risks and work areas that apply to your business.
Health & Safety Policy Statement
See an example of the opening policy statement covering company commitment, worker participation, risk management, training and review.
Training & competency
See how internal training, external training, supervision, competency and training records are set out in the manual.
Risk rating & controls
See the risk matrix, required actions, hierarchy of controls and how control measures are monitored and reviewed.
General risk examples
See examples of practical risk controls included in the general risk section, including hazardous substances and ladders.
Business-specific risk examples
See how selected work risks are presented with controls and initial and residual risk ratings, using nail guns and overhead power lines as examples.
Example pages are provided to show the style and level of detail used in an eSafety manual. The risks and controls in your manual depend on the modules and risks selected for your business.
| Included | Lite | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Policy Statements and Procedures | |||
| Health and Safety Policy Statement | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Statutory and Regulatory Aspects and Compliance | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Planning, Review and Evaluation Policy | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Operational Planning and Control | — | — | ✓ |
| Business Continuity Procedure | — | — | ✓ |
| Performance Evaluation | — | — | ✓ |
| Improvement | — | — | ✓ |
| Internal Audits | — | — | ✓ |
| Company Commitment to Health and Safety | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scope | — | — | ✓ |
| Control of Documents | — | — | ✓ |
| Document Control and Retention | — | — | ✓ |
| 2. Meetings, Reviews and Objectives | |||
| Safety Meetings | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Health and Safety Reviews & Objectives | — | — | ✓ |
| 3. Incidents | |||
| Incident Reporting and Investigation Procedures | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Incident Management Process | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Notifiable Event Definitions | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| First Aid Policy | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| First Aid Kits | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 4. Emergency Procedures | |||
| Emergency Plan and Procedures | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Emergency Preparedness and Response | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Chemical Emergency Response | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hazardous Substances | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 5. Contractors & Subcontractors | |||
| Contractor Management | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Contractor Prequalification | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Contractor Minimum Requirements | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inducting Contractors | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Work Method Statement (WMS) | — | — | ✓ |
| Contractor KPIs | — | — | ✓ |
| Contractors and Communication | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Contractor Monitoring | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Contractor Review | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 6. Induction | |||
| Workplace Induction | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pre-employment and Pre-placement Medical Exams | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Health Monitoring Requirements | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 7. Training | |||
| Training | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 8. Inspections | |||
| Inspections | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Six-monthly Inspections | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Site Inspections | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| PPE and Maintenance | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| General Maintenance | — | — | ✓ |
| Maintenance of Mobile Plant and Vehicles | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Regular Vehicle Service Ensures Fuel Efficiency and Safety | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Permit to Work | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 9. Miscellaneous | |||
| Hygiene in the Workplace | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hazardous Work Notification | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Health Monitoring | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| General Lockout Procedure | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Noise Risk – Hierarchy of Control | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| How to Reduce Risks Associated with Noise in the Workplace | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Manual Handling Risk | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Implementing Control Measures | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 10. Risks | |||
| Risk Identification, Assessment and Management | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Understand the Risk Rating | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Significance of the Risk | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Risk Rating Matrix | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Actions Required | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Controlling the Risk | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Monitoring the Control Measures | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Appendices | |||
| Forms Documents (Forms for this manual) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Additional Policies | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Risk Registers | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| General Risks | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Office Risks | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business Specific Risks (Chosen Risk Modules) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Need help choosing?
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