Safety Audits

Workplace Safety Audits for Construction & Mining

Wellfirst Solutions conducts thorough workplace safety audits using a proprietary 300-point audit methodology — a precise, benchmarkable measure of safety, compliance and risk.

Based on real-world audit experience, we help you find what isn't working, close the gaps and build systems your people actually use.

Safety auditor in high-vis vest reviewing plans with a team on a construction site
The Basics

What is a workplace safety audit?

A workplace safety audit is a structured assessment of your safety management systems, documentation, site conditions and work practices. It verifies compliance with your WHS duties and — critically — identifies where your documented systems and on-site practice diverge.

For construction and mining, audits are one of the most effective ways to prevent incidents before they happen, stay regulator-ready, and build a safety culture your people trust.

Why audit?

  • Prevent incidents — find and fix gaps before they cause harm.

  • Stay compliant — verify you're meeting your WHS duties and regulator expectations.

  • Benchmark progress — measure your safety performance year on year.

  • Protect culture — show your people that safety is real, not just paperwork.

What We Check

What does a safety audit check?

Our audits examine both the system (what you're supposed to do) and the practice (what actually happens) across every key area.

Safety Management Systems

Policies, procedures and systems are current, implemented and aligned with your WHS obligations.

Risk Management

Risk assessments and registers are current, specific to your work, and genuinely maintained.

Documentation

SOPs, SWMS, licenses, training records and compliance documents are in order and in use.

Site Conditions

Physical conditions, plant and equipment, housekeeping and work practices observed on site.

Hazard & Incident Reporting

Reporting works in practice — hazards and near-misses are captured, investigated and acted on.

Consultation, Training & Culture

Workers are engaged, trained and competent — and the workplace culture supports speaking up.

Our Proprietary Methodology

The 300-Point Safety Audit

Our signature audit scores your workplace across 300 checkpoints, giving you a precise, benchmarkable number for safety, compliance and risk — not a vague pass or fail.

300

Individual audit checkpoints scored in every audit

100%

Of systems & practice examined across the full safety picture

0

Gaps hidden — every weakness becomes an actionable fix

1

Clear, benchmarkable score you can track year on year

What the 300 points measure

Safety Management Systems

Policies, procedures & WHS alignment

Risk Management

Risk registers & assessments

Documentation

SOPs, SWMS, licences & records

Site Conditions

Plant, equipment & workplace safety

Hazard & Incident Reporting

Reporting & investigation practices

Consultation & Culture

Engagement, training & safety culture

Our Process

How does Wellfirst conduct an audit?

A practical, evidence-based process — not a box-ticking exercise. We look at both your systems and how your workplace really operates.

01

Document Review

We review your SOPs, SWMS, risk registers, training records, licences and incident data to understand your systems.

02

Site Walk

We walk your site to observe conditions, plant, equipment and work practices first-hand.

03

Consult Workers

We talk directly with workers, supervisors and managers about how safety actually works day to day.

04

Score Against 300 Points

We assess every checkpoint and score your systems and practice to give you a precise benchmark.

05

Detailed Report

You receive a clear, prioritised report of findings, scores and the corrective actions needed.

06

Action & Improvement

We build an action plan with owners and timeframes, and support you to close the gaps.

Key Distinction

How is an audit different from an inspection?

Inspection

  • Quick, focused site walk
  • Finds immediate hazards
  • Conditions only
  • No scoring or benchmark

Audit

  • Deep, systematic review
  • Systems + practice + culture
  • Documentation reviewed
  • Scored & benchmarkable

Both have a place. Inspections catch hazards daily; audits verify your whole safety system is working. An annual audit plus regular inspections is the strongest combination.

Frequency

How often should you audit?

Most construction and mining businesses conduct a formal safety audit annually, with regular inspections in between. The right frequency depends on your risk profile, regulator requirements and how fast your sites change. High-risk or high-turnover operations may audit more frequently.

Documentation Reviewed

What documentation is reviewed?

  • WHS policies, procedures & management systems
  • Risk registers & risk assessments
  • Safe operating procedures & SWMS
  • Training & competency records
  • Incident, hazard & near-miss reports
  • Licences, certifications & plant records
Outcomes

What happens after the audit?

An audit is only valuable if it leads to change. After your safety audit, you get more than a report.

Your 300-Point Score

A clear benchmark of your safety, compliance and risk — tracked over time.

Action Plan

Prioritised actions with clear owners, timeframes and measures.

Implementation Support

We help you close the gaps, not just list them.

Continuous Improvement

Follow-up and review so improvements stick and systems are used.

Get your 300-point safety benchmark

Book a workplace safety audit for your construction or mining site and get a precise, actionable picture of your safety, compliance and risk.