WHS Compliance Auditing
Independent WHS audits, compliance reviews and gap analysis assessed against WHS legislation, regulations and relevant standards — delivered by experienced auditors who've worked in your industry.
Know exactly where your WHS compliance stands
A WHS compliance audit gives leaders an honest, evidence-based picture of how their business measures up against the model Work Health and Safety Act, the WHS Regulations as adopted in your jurisdiction, applicable model Codes of Practice, and any relevant Australian Standards. It identifies gaps, ranks them by risk, and gives you a practical plan to close them.
Spire Safety auditors bring decades of operational WHS experience across construction, manufacturing, mining and resources, transport, healthcare and government. We assess what's actually happening on site — not just what's written in your folders. That's the difference between an audit that protects you and one that just ticks a box.
Recent regulatory developments — including the model WHS Act and Regulations amendments published by Safe Work Australia on 5 December 2025, the rollout of psychosocial-hazard duties across jurisdictions, and tighter expectations around contractor management — make a current, independent audit more valuable than ever.
“An audit that protects you — not one that just ticks a box.”
The right audit for the right question
WHS Compliance Audit
Full review against legislation, regulations, Codes of Practice and standards. Best for annual assurance and board reporting.
Gap Analysis
Focused review prior to system upgrades, recertification or major projects. Faster and cheaper than a full audit.
ISO 45001 Internal Audit
Clause-by-clause readiness for stage 1, stage 2 or surveillance audits by your certification body.
Contractor / Pre-qualification
Independent assessment of third parties on your behalf — useful for principal contractors and procurement teams.
Post-Incident Review
Independent verification of root cause, adequacy of controls, and effectiveness of corrective actions after a notifiable incident.
Targeted Risk Audit
Deep-dive on a specific hazard area — psychosocial, working at heights, hazardous chemicals, plant, confined spaces.
A report you can actually act on
- Plain-English audit report with risk-ranked findings
- Evidence log — photos, document references, interview notes
- Prioritised corrective action plan with target dates and owners
- Executive summary suited to board and senior leadership
- Optional follow-up review at an agreed interval
Need help acting on the findings? See WHS Consulting for ongoing support, or WHS Management Systems if your audit reveals system-level gaps. Pursuing certification? See ISO Consulting.
WHS Compliance Auditing — common questions
01How often should a business audit its WHS compliance?
For most Australian businesses, a full WHS compliance audit every 12 months — supported by targeted internal audits between — is appropriate. ISO 45001 certified sites must conduct internal audits at planned intervals to maintain certification.
02What's the difference between a WHS audit and a gap analysis?
A WHS compliance audit is a formal, evidence-based review against legislation, regulations and standards, with a structured report. A gap analysis is a lighter, scoping-style review that identifies high-level gaps before a system upgrade or certification project. We offer both.
03Are your auditors independent?
Yes. Where Spire Safety has built or maintained the system being audited, we disclose it and arrange a separate auditor to preserve independence. Independence is non-negotiable for us — the value of an audit is the honesty of the findings.
04Do you audit nationally?
Yes. We conduct WHS compliance audits across all Australian states and territories, including remote and FIFO operations. Audits can be on-site, hybrid or remote depending on scope and risk.
05What standards and laws do you audit against?
The model Work Health and Safety Act and Regulations as adopted in your jurisdiction, applicable model Codes of Practice, ISO 45001:2018 where relevant, and any sector standards (e.g. construction, mining, resources, transport, healthcare).
06What do we get at the end of the audit?
A plain-English audit report with risk-ranked findings, an evidence log (photos, document references, interview notes), a prioritised corrective action plan with target dates, and an executive summary suited to board or senior leadership.
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