Work Health and Safety (WHS)
At Jarah Corporate, we work with our clients across Australia to establish and maintain safe, effective and compliant workplaces.
Our team brings deep practical experience and professional WHS qualifications to every engagement, ensuring advice that is industry-specific and solution-focused.
We provide services across many sectors, all Australian states and territories and different legislation.
Whether you need a complete WHS Management System, a once-off audit, workplace inspections, training & development, assistance with enforceable undertakings, the conduct of a complex or legal and professional privilege investigation, Jarah offers end-to-end support that is clear, actionable and sustainable.
WHS Management Systems
A well-structured Work Health and Safety (WHS) Management System is the backbone of a safe and legally compliant workplace. At Jarah, we work with PCBU’s and Officers to create systems that go beyond paperwork—they become part of how your business operates every day.
What Sets Our Systems Apart
Full compliance, future-ready – compliant with the state or territory, and sector WHS (and related) legislation, and all relevant Australian Standards and Codes of Practice.
Tailored design – every element is customised to your business, industry, operating environment, and organisational structure.
Built for action – simple to implement, easy to maintain, and scalable as your business changes.
Our Proven Approach
Discovery & Risk Profiling – in-depth site assessments, risk analyses and consultation with your team to map real-world hazards and opportunities.
Policy, Procedure & Documentation Development – clear, usable policies, safe work practices, and reporting systems that withstand regulatory and client scrutiny.
Integration & Training – practical onboarding and competency-based training to embed the system into day-to-day work.
Ongoing Support & Continuous Improvement – regular reviews, audits and updates to keep your system current and effective.
WHS Audits & Gap Analysis
A strong Work Health and Safety (WHS) Management System isn’t set-and-forget. Regular audits are critical to confirm compliance, uncover hidden risks, and drive continuous improvement.
How we Add Value
Comprehensive & objective – our audits benchmark your systems against the legislation, industry best practice, Regulator requirements, relevant Australian or International Standards and Codes of Practice.
Beyond checklists – we focus on how your systems work in practice, not just on paper, identifying both immediate gaps and long-term opportunities.
Clear, prioritised actions – our reports provide practical, business-friendly recommendations you can implement with confidence.
Our approach
Planning & Scope – collaborative scoping to target the areas of greatest risk and business impact.
On-site Review – thorough inspection of operations, documentation and worker engagement.
Gap Analysis & Risk Rating – identification of compliance gaps, emerging hazards and best-practice opportunities.
Action-oriented Reporting – a detailed yet easy-to-follow audit report with prioritised improvements and a roadmap for ongoing compliance.
Incident & LPP Investigations
When an incident occurs, a prompt, thorough and impartial investigation is critical—for worker safety, for legal compliance, and for learning that prevents future harm.
Jarah provides specialist WHS investigations, including Legal Professional Privilege (LPP) investigations, to give your organisation clarity and confidence at every step.
our capability
Expert WHS focus – our investigators understand complex safety legislation, industry-specific hazards and operational realities.
LPP protection – when engaged under LPP arrangements, our findings can be subject to legal professional privilege, helping you manage regulatory exposure and legal risk.
Independent & unbiased – we deliver objective fact-finding, ensuring credibility with regulators, insurers and internal stakeholders.
Our approach
Immediate Response & Safety Controls – rapid engagement to secure the scene and prevent further risk.
Evidence Collection & Analysis – systematic gathering of physical evidence, documents and witness statements.
Root Cause Identification – robust methodologies to uncover underlying causes, not just surface issues.
Actionable Recommendations – practical, prioritised measures to address contributing factors and improve WHS systems.
Comprehensive Reporting – clear, defensible documentation ready for board review, legal counsel or regulator submission.
Benefits
Meet obligations under the applicable legislation
Minimise downtime and disruption through efficient, targeted investigations.
Strengthen your overall safety culture and continuous improvement programs.
Workplace Inspections & Risk Assessments
Proactive inspections and risk assessments are cornerstone activities in preventing harm, minimising incidents, and maintaining compliance. With our expertise, you’ll gain actionable insights into the safety of your operations, facilities, and workforce.
our approach
Holistic & tailored – not a generic checklist. We customise our inspections and assessments based on your industry, operational layout, and regulatory environment.
Regulatory alignment – we ensure alignment legislation, applicable Australian or International Standards, Codes of practice, and your own company requirements and framework.
Practical recommendations – findings aren’t theoretical; we deliver solutions that are realistic, cost-effective, and integrate smoothly with your current safety systems. systems.
Benefits
Improved safety for employees, contractors and visitors
Reduced likelihood of incidents, near misses, and costly downtime
Enhanced compliance with legal, regulatory, and client expectations
Data-driven insights to support safety culture, continuous improvement, and business resilience
To view a range of WHS work that we have provided our clients, please see our Client Projects Listing A-Z.