How do I prepare for an audit against the WHS Act?
Last reviewed July 5, 2026
Check all your safety documentation. Make sure your SWMS are up to date. Review training records and incident reports. Have your safety policies and procedures ready for review. Conduct a pre-audit to identify gaps and fix them before the actual audit.
Key points
- Keep safety docs current
- Review training and incidents
- Prepare safety policies
- Conduct a pre-audit
Start by gathering all safety-related documents and making sure they're current. This includes your Safe Work Method Statements, training records, and any incident reports. Run a pre-audit to spot any issues you need to address. This will help you pass the audit and improve safety on site.
How Alloovium helps
Alloovium can help you track compliance documents and deadlines, making it easier to prepare for an audit.
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General information for Australian construction professionals — not legal advice. Verify jurisdiction-specific requirements with the relevant regulator.