WHS Consulting & Workplace Safety Support
Practical workplace health and safety consulting.
Expert WHS advice, workplace safety audits, risk assessments and compliance support for businesses across Queensland. We help businesses identify workplace hazards, manage operational risks and strengthen their safety management arrangements.
Our experienced consultants provide practical, commercially focused support tailored to your industry, workforce and operations. Whether you need help with a specific WHS issue, an independent audit, safety documentation or ongoing compliance support, we can help.
Start with a free initial consultation. Supporting businesses across Rockhampton, Brisbane, Gladstone, Mackay, Townsville and regional Queensland.Who you'll work with
Director & Founder
Former Queensland Government transport regulatory inspector and investigator, bringing practical regulatory and operational compliance experience.
Operations Manager & Principal Consultant
IMS Lead Auditor and ICAM Lead Incident Investigator with more than 20 years of HSEQ experience.
Our WHS consulting services
We provide practical workplace health and safety consulting to help businesses manage risks, improve safety performance and meet their WHS obligations.
WHS audits and compliance reviews
Independent workplace safety audits, compliance assessments and gap analyses that identify risks, evaluate your current arrangements and recommend practical improvements.
Risk assessments and SWMS
Development and review of workplace risk assessments, Safe Work Method Statements, safety procedures and risk controls tailored to your operations.
WHS management systems
Development, implementation and improvement of WHS policies, procedures, registers and management systems aligned with your business and applicable WHS legislation.
Workplace inspections and safety advice
Onsite workplace inspections, hazard identification, practical compliance advice and support for managers and supervisors.
Incident investigation and corrective actions
Independent incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective action planning and support to prevent recurrence.
Contractor and high-risk work management
Help with contractor compliance, high-risk construction work, plant safety, hazardous substances and other operational WHS risks.
Ongoing WHS consulting and Safety Retainers
Access experienced WHS consultants through flexible monthly support, including safety advice, inspections, documentation reviews and management assistance. Explore our Safety Retainers.
Experienced WHS consultants. Practical industry knowledge.
Our team includes a former Queensland Government transport regulatory inspector and investigator, bringing practical regulatory and operational compliance experience to our consulting services. We also bring hands-on experience across construction, civil infrastructure, mining, transport and manufacturing.
- Practical risk controls rather than unnecessary paperwork
- WHS advice relevant to your industry and operations
- Clear documentation that workers and supervisors can understand
- Independent reviews and evidence-based recommendations
- Support for management to understand and meet their WHS responsibilities
- Flexible one-off projects and ongoing consulting arrangements
WHS consultants across Queensland
We provide workplace health and safety consulting throughout Queensland, with our head office in Rockhampton and a Brisbane-based consultant. We support businesses in Brisbane, Rockhampton, Gladstone, Mackay, Emerald, Townsville, the Sunshine Coast, the Gold Coast and other regional locations.
Onsite help is available where arranged, along with remote WHS advice, document reviews and ongoing safety management support. Whether you run a single workplace or several, we tailor the work to your risks and your business.
The full breadth of work health and safety
Not sure where your gaps are? Our guide on which WHS documents a Queensland business needs is a good place to start.
Systems and documents
- WHS policies and procedures
- Risk assessments and registers
- SWMS for high-risk work
- Safety management plans
- Emergency response plans
- Digital safety systems
People and culture
- Site inductions and onboarding
- Toolbox talks and safety meetings
- Supervisor and manager coaching
- Worker consultation processes
- Contractor management
- Return to work support
Specialist risk areas
- Psychosocial risk management
- Respirable crystalline silica
- Fire safety management
- Drug and alcohol programs
- Fatigue management
- Hazardous chemicals
Under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld), a person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety of workers and others affected by its work. Officers, such as directors, have a separate duty to exercise due diligence to make sure the business meets its obligations. Our article on officer due diligence in Queensland explains what that looks like in practice.
Source: Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld), sections 19 and 27. Last reviewed: November 2026.
How we work with you
Understand
We get to know your business, your sites, your risks and what's driving the need.
Deliver
Practical advice, documents and training built for your operations.
Support
We stay available for follow-up questions, because implementation is where safety happens.
One job, a project or ongoing support? Talk it through in a free initial consultation.
Tell us what you need help with
Give us a short outline of your business and the safety issue. We'll contact you to confirm the scope, timeframe and fee before any work starts.
What happens next
- We review your enquiry and contact you to talk it through.
- You receive a written quote with scope, deliverables and timeframe.
- Once you accept, we start the work.
Prefer to talk it through? Call 0428 849 992 or email info@overwatchsafety.com.au.
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WHS consulting questions
What does a WHS consultant do?
A WHS consultant helps businesses identify workplace hazards, assess risks, review safety arrangements, develop documentation and improve WHS management practices.
How much does a WHS consultant cost?
Costs depend on the scope of work, complexity, location and level of support you need. We provide tailored quotes for one-off consulting projects and ongoing safety management arrangements, and your first consultation is free.
Can a WHS consultant help with workplace compliance?
Yes. Our consultants can assess your workplace arrangements against applicable WHS requirements, identify gaps and recommend practical corrective actions.
Do you provide onsite WHS consulting?
Yes. We provide onsite consulting across Queensland, subject to location, availability and the agreed scope. Remote support is also available for suitable services.
Can we engage a WHS consultant on a monthly basis?
Yes. Our Safety Retainers provide ongoing access to professional WHS support through agreed monthly consulting hours.
Can outsourcing WHS support remove our legal responsibilities?
No. Engaging an external consultant doesn't remove a business's statutory WHS duties. We support businesses to understand and manage their obligations.
Need a WHS consultant?
Whether you need an independent safety audit, help with WHS compliance, workplace risk assessments or ongoing safety advice, speak with our experienced Queensland WHS consultants about your business. Head office in Rockhampton, with a Brisbane-based consultant, supporting businesses Queensland-wide.