Practical WHS Systems for Mining and Construction

Audit-ready, site-proven WHS systems built for high-risk, blue-collar environments.

Working with Queensland businesses to implement WHS systems that protect people, satisfy Tier 1 construction, mining and government audit requirements and support productivity on-site.

Who We Help

Ironclad WHS works with blue-collar small to medium businesses that want to:

Win Tier-1, mining, and government contracts
Pass contractor pre-qualification and client audits
Reduce incidents, downtime, and compliance risk
Move beyond generic, copy-paste safety paperwork

Typical clients include:

Construction contractors and subcontractors
Mining services and drilling contractors
Trade-based businesses (electrical, mechanical, civil, fabrication)
Manufacturing and production operations
Logistics and Warehousing

If you’re growing fast and being asked for “better safety systems” by clients—you’re in the right place

Practical, Site-Ready Systems

We don’t deliver bloated folders that sit on a shelf.

Our systems are:

Easy for supervisors to use
Practical for workers on site
Built to support productivity, not hinder it

Built for Tier-1 Expectations

Our systems are aligned with:

QLD WHS Act 2011 QLD and Codes of Practice
Tier-1 contractor and principal expectations
Contractor prequalification (ISNet, Avetta, etc.)
ISO 45001 principles (where required)

Real Industry Experience

With 28 years across construction, mining, trades, manufacturing, and production, we understand:

How work actually happens on site
The pressures of deadlines and margins
What auditors look for—and what they don’t

What Makes Ironclad WHS Different...

A rugged mining site with workers confidently using safety equipment under clear skies.

Built to Pass. Built to Last

About Ironclad WHS

Ironclad WHS was established to support growing blue-collar businesses that need more than generic safety advice.

After nearly three decades working across construction, mining, trades, manufacturing, and production environments, we understand the gap between compliance paperwork and real-world site operations.

Our approach is simple:

Understand your business
Understand client and audit requirements
Build WHS systems that work on site and stand up to scrutiny.

We partner with you to protect your people, your contracts, and your reputation.

Our Services

Practical WHS systems tailored for Queensland blue-collar businesses

A safety officer reviewing site plans with workers wearing helmets and high-visibility gear on a mining site.

Close-up of hands filling out compliance checklists on a clipboard at a construction site.

Audits, Inspections & Investigations

Independent, practical assessments of your current WHS performance.

Services include:

Internal WHS audits
Site safety inspections
Gap analysis against client or legislative requirements
Incident and near-miss investigations
Corrective action plans

Outcome: Clear visibility of risk and a practical plan to fix it.

Contract-Ready WHS Systems

Our flagship service for businesses chasing Tier-1, mining, or government work.

We design and implement WHS management systems that meet audit and prequalification requirements while remaining practical for real-world use.

This includes:

WHS Management System (QLD compliant)
Risk registers and hazard identification
SWMS and high-risk work documentation
Contractor and client prequalification support
Audit preparation and close-out
Management review and system handover

Outcome: A WHS system that passes audits and supports business growth.

Ongoing WHS Support

For businesses that want confidence their WHS obligations are continuously managed.