WHS Infrastructure & Machinery Audits
At Continu Risk Management, we conduct comprehensive Work Health and Safety (WHS) Infrastructure and Machinery Audits to help our clients across agriculture, manufacturing, and other high-risk industries identify and address safety and compliance issues.
A WHS audit isn’t just about ticking boxes—it’s a proactive tool that can uncover risks, improve efficiency, and demonstrate due diligence. Here's how your business can benefit:
Legal Compliance
WHS audits ensure your plant, machinery, and infrastructure comply with current WHS legislation, relevant Australian Standards, and Codes of Practice.
Identify non-compliant equipment or structures before they become a liability.
Avoid costly penalties or enforcement actions from health and safety regulatory authorities.
Demonstrate proactive compliance and due diligence.
Risk Identification and Hazard Reduction
Audits uncover hidden hazards across the work environment, including:
Unguarded machinery, electrical faults, or structural defects.
Safety risks that can lead to crush injuries, entanglements, falls, or electrocution.
Liability exposures that may result in compensation claims.
Improved Safety Culture
A thorough audit sends a strong message to workers: safety is a priority.
Encourages active hazard reporting and safe work practices.
Builds trust, boosts morale, and reinforces your commitment to worker wellbeing.
Supports a positive and accountable safety culture.
Equipment Reliability and Efficiency
Unmaintained machinery is not only unsafe—it’s costly.
Identify maintenance gaps or operational inefficiencies.
Enable preventive maintenance programs that are tracked and documented.
Extend the life of equipment and reduce unplanned downtime.
Informed Business Decisions
Audit findings provide valuable data to support smart investment and planning.
Prioritise upgrades and safety improvements based on actual risk.
Allocate WHS budgets more effectively.
Make informed decisions about asset replacement or process changes.
Lower Insurance Costs
Improved WHS practices may reduce your insurance premiums.
Fewer incidents mean fewer claims and lower workers’ compensation costs.
Some insurers require or reward formal audit programs with discounts.
Due Diligence for Business Transactions
If you're buying, selling, or merging businesses, WHS audits are essential.
Uncover hidden WHS liabilities tied to infrastructure and plant.
Help buyers or investors understand the true risk profile of an asset.
Strengthen your position in negotiations with clear documentation.
Whether you manage a single site or a network of facilities, WHS Infrastructure and Machinery Audits provide clarity, assurance, and a roadmap for improvement.
Get in touch with Richard or Tania at Continu Risk Management to discuss how we can support your business.
