Site Auditing and Inspections
Apex Site Safety Audits delivers a comprehensive suite of professional site inspection and auditing services, specifically tailored to the unique demands of construction projects and high-risk workplaces in Queensland and throughout Australia. These services are aligned with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld), the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (Qld), relevant Codes of Practice, and contemporary industry best practices, ensuring objective verification of compliance and proactive risk management.
Our inspection options are structured to provide flexibility, allowing clients to select the level of depth and frequency that best suits their operational requirements, project phase, and risk profile. All services are performed by qualified safety professionals with extensive construction-sector experience.

1. Comprehensive Full-Site System and Construction Works Audit
This service represents the most thorough evaluation available, involving a systematic and independent examination of the entire safety management system in conjunction with on-site construction activities.
Key components include:
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A detailed review of all relevant WHS documentation, such as safety policies, procedures, Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), risk registers, training and competency records, incident reports, and emergency response plans.
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Structured consultations with key stakeholders, including site managers, supervisors, workers, and subcontractors, to assess implementation effectiveness and gather qualitative insights.
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An extensive physical inspection of the entire site, encompassing high-risk construction work areas (as defined under Regulation 291), plant and equipment, temporary structures, access/egress points, electrical installations, hazardous substances management, fall prevention systems, and psychosocial risk factors.
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Evaluation of compliance against legislative obligations, including the primary duty of care under the Act, specific high-risk construction work requirements, and alignment with standards such as ISO 45001:2018 for occupational health and safety management systems.
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Preparation and delivery of a detailed formal report that documents strengths, identifies non-conformances and gaps, prioritises corrective and preventive actions according to risk severity, assigns clear responsibilities, and includes realistic implementation timelines with follow-up verification recommendations.
This audit is typically conducted periodically (e.g., annually, biannually, or at key project milestones) and is ideal for principal contractors, developers, or organisations seeking certification readiness, due diligence demonstration, or comprehensive baseline assessments.
2. Targeted Safety Walk and Hazard Identification Inspection
This streamlined, focused approach enables more frequent monitoring and rapid identification of immediate hazards, making it particularly suitable for multi-site operations, ongoing project oversight, or emphasis on high-risk construction activities.
Key features include:
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A structured yet efficient on-site walk-through concentrating on priority areas such as working at heights, mobile plant and machinery operations, electrical safety, confined spaces, excavation and trenching, crane lifts, temporary works, and high-risk work licensing compliance.
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Direct observation of worker activities, equipment condition, housekeeping standards, signage, barricading, personal protective equipment usage, and implementation of control measures.
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Immediate verbal feedback to site personnel and supervisors to enable prompt rectification of critical unsafe conditions or acts.
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Delivery of a concise written summary report highlighting observed hazards, recommended immediate actions, and any emerging trends requiring further attention.
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Photographic documentation where appropriate to support findings and facilitate clear communication.
This option supports higher visit frequency (e.g., weekly or fortnightly across multiple sites), providing proactive hazard detection and contributing to the prevention of incidents in dynamic construction environments.
Both the comprehensive audit and the targeted safety walk are conducted with full independence and objectivity. This ensures accurate, evidence-based findings and practical, site-specific recommendations that enhance safety performance, minimise regulatory exposure, and foster a robust safety culture.



