Workplace OH&S Safety & Compliance for Employers
Get practical OHS advice backed by employment lawyers, designed to protect your business and withstand regulator scrutiny.
Hentys’ Melbourne-based OHS consultants help employers build safer workplaces, reduce WorkCover claims, and meet their obligations under Victorian OH&S law. Because our OHS consulting team works alongside our employment and OH&S lawyers, our advice is built to hold up under real regulator scrutiny — not just look good on paper.
A safe workplace isn’t just a legal obligation. It’s a competitive advantage: fewer claims, lower premiums, better retention, and a stronger defence if WorkSafe ever comes knocking.
Our services are designed to reduce exposure to:
- WorkSafe investigations and enforcement action
- Prosecutions and improvement notices
- Workers’ compensation claims
- Personal liability for directors and officers
Whether it’s ensuring compliance with OH&S regulations or proactively addressing potential risks, Hentys provides practical, effective solutions to safeguard your business operations and workforce. We work with employers across Melbourne and metro Victoria, as well as businesses nationally in Perth, Sydney, Adelaide, and Brisbane — but our roots and largest client base are right here in Melbourne.
Our OH&S Consultancy Services include:
OHS Risk Assessments & Hazard Identification (Melbourne)
Our Melbourne OHS consultants carry out thorough risk assessments to identify physical, operational, and psychosocial hazards specific to your workplace. Every assessment is tailored to your industry, site, and workforce, with clear, practical recommendations you can act on straight away.
Our risk assessment services include:
- Contractor and site-based risk reviews
- Workplace hazard identification
- Risk evaluation and control recommendations
- Psychosocial hazard assessments (a growing area of WorkSafe focus in Victoria)
Workplace Safety Audits & Compliance Reviews
Regular safety audits are one of the most effective ways to stay ahead of OH&S compliance obligations. Our OHS consultants systematically review your workplace, policies, and procedures against current Victorian OH&S legislation, flagging gaps before they become WorkSafe issues.
We assess equipment, facilities, and day-to-day work practices against the latest safety standards — then go a step further, helping you build a genuinely proactive safety culture rather than a box-ticking compliance file. Catching issues early is almost always cheaper than dealing with an incident, an improvement notice, or a claim after the fact.
OH&S Training & Safety Education
Our OHS consultants deliver practical, Victoria-specific training that reflects what regulators and courts actually expect from employers — not generic compliance modules. Training areas include:
- Manager and supervisor safety responsibilities
- Incident response and reporting
- Risk management and hazard control
- Psychosocial safety awareness
- Due diligence obligations for officers and directors
Incident Response & Safety Advisory Support
When something goes wrong, the first 24–48 hours matter. Our OHS consultants provide immediate advisory support to help you respond correctly, manage WorkSafe engagement, and protect your legal position from the outset. This includes guidance on:
- Incident notification obligations
- Regulator engagement and site inspections
- Internal safety investigations
- Corrective action planning
OHS Consulting with Legal Defensibility in Mind
Our experience in OHS law, workplace investigations, and dispute resolution informs all OHS consulting services delivered by Hentys. This ensures safety systems and advice are aligned with how matters are assessed by regulators, insurers, and courts — not just how they appear on paper.
Where required, advice and investigations can be structured under Legal Professional Privilege, providing additional protection for employers in high-risk or sensitive matters.
Why Choose an OHS Consultant Backed by Lawyers
Most OHS consultants can tell you what the regulations say. Fewer can tell you how those regulations actually get applied when WorkSafe investigates, when a workers’ comp claim is disputed, or when a matter ends up in court.
Because Hentys’ OHS consulting sits alongside our employment law, workplace investigations, and dispute resolution practices, our advice is shaped by how safety failures are actually assessed by regulators, insurers, and courts — not just how a policy reads on paper.
Where appropriate, safety audits and investigations can be structured under Legal Professional Privilege, giving employers an added layer of protection in high-risk or sensitive matters.
Our Expert OHS Consulting Team in Melbourne
As specialist OHS consultants backed by employment lawyers, our team combines regulatory expertise with practical industrial experience to deliver strategic safety solutions tailored to employers. We’re trusted for our depth of knowledge in workplace health and safety law, providing support that few other consultancies can offer — ensuring your business has access to clear, defensible advice when it matters most, 24/7.
Your OH&S Consulting Questions Answered
Contact For OH&S Consulting Services
For urgent WorkCover and Employment matters, please call Timothy Ashton at any time on 0416 094 174.
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Speak to OH&S Consultants Who Understand Legal Risk
Get practical, legally defensible OHS advice from consultants who also understand how regulators and courts assess safety failures. Contact Hentys for practical, employer-focused OHS consulting and compliance support.