Getting Audited: What is an audit?
When we talk about 'getting audited', it usually refers to when a government inspector visits your workplace to conduct an investigation or assessment on your workplace health and safety systems and practices.
If your workplace is found to be not complying with the legislation, the inspector may issue a range of actions from verbal warnings to on the spot fines of up to $1500 each.
Sometimes however, a WH&S consultant may refer to their service as an 'audit'. This is different to the audits conducted by the government inspectors. A consultant will conduct an assessment your workplace and provide recommendations, however implementing the recommendations are not compulsory and do not incur any fines.
For more information, click here to download the WH&SQ brochure "What to expect when the inspector calls"
Click here for information about on the spot fines and penalties if you are found not complying with the legislation
Getting Audited: How to be prepared
Implementing the documents on this site is a great starting point to polishing your workplace health and safety practices, but each workplace is unique. Having your workplace inspected by a consultant and acting on their recommendations may assist your workplace comply to legislation and better reap the benefits of a safe workplace.
GET THE RIGHT ADVICE
To improve your workplace health and safety, you may choose to hire the services of a consultant. A WH&S consultant is independent of the government and acts as an advisor, recommending changes and systems to best manage safety and comply with the legislation. To read more about how this service may assist your business, go to the CASE STUDY.
The Queensland Government’s safety department, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, also offers free consultations to priority industries.
Click here for more information on the Government's free consultation service