Policies, SWMS, registers and risk assessments are only part of the job. The real work is what happens next.
And while you’re focused on running the business, someone needs to make sure it all keeps moving.
That’s where The Safety Dept. comes in.
Our WHS services keep safety current, actions moving and responsibilities clear, while you focus on running your business.
Fast lane
Don’t let a safety issue slow your business down.
Industries we support
We work with owner-led businesses across New South Wales, in the industries where safety carries the most consequence.
Subcontractors, specialist trades and site-based businesses.
Civil works, excavation, utilities and infrastructure contractors.
Manufacturing, fabrication, engineering and industrial services.
Fleets, freight, logistics and warehouse operations.
Contractors and service businesses supporting resources.
Agriculture, forestry, landscaping, waste and environmental work.
Pricing
No need to employ a full-time safety team just because your business has reached the point where safety needs professional management.
The Safety Dept. gives you access to experienced safety capability at a predictable weekly investment, scaled to your business size, risk profile and sites.
Just the safety support your business actually needs.
What’s included
You don’t just get advice. You get a working safety function helping manage the things that need to happen behind the scenes and on site.
Your Safety Dept. can include:
Policies, procedures and systems maintained as your business changes.
Keeping important safety information current instead of letting it go stale.
Actions assigned, followed up and closed rather than forgotten.
Practical site inspections that identify what needs attention.
Experienced guidance when something goes wrong.
Helping the people running the work understand what needs to happen.
Taking the ongoing WHS admin burden off owners and operations managers.
Practical guidance designed for real workplaces.
Keep your WHS systems current, organised and ready for review.
Stay on top of WHS requirements for contracts, site access and prequalification..
BUILT ON INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
The Safety Dept. is led by Sarah-Jane Dunford, with more than 25 years’ experience across high-risk industries and recognition as 2026 Business Woman of the Year .
Sarah-Jane brings the structure and discipline used in large organisations and adapts it for owner-led businesses. We work alongside your team to clarify responsibilities, build practical systems and keep important safety actions moving.
We support businesses across NSW in excavation, civil construction, electrical contracting, landscaping, transport, mining and heavy equipment.
Your people carry out the work on site. We provide the structure, oversight and follow-through that help them manage it properly.
“Partnering with The Safety Dept. has transformed the way we manage safety at Drill Doctors. They have taken ownership of our safety department, significantly improving our safety culture, systems, and standards while making the entire process simple and practical.”
“Before working with The Safety Dept., our safety requirements were always handled at the last minute. They helped us organise the system, complete our prequalification requirements and stay on top of what needed to be updated.”
“We already had procedures and forms, but no one was consistently managing them. The Safety Dept. gave us a clear process, followed up outstanding actions and made sure safety stopped falling back onto the owner.”
“As an electrical contracting business, it was important to us that our safety systems were not only compliant but practical and easy to use in the field. The Safety Dept. has taken the time to understand our operations, listened to our feedback, and worked closely with us to create a system that genuinely supports our team and reflects the way we work day-to-day.”
“The biggest difference is that we now know what is outstanding and who is responsible for it. Issues that had been sitting there for months were worked through, and I no longer have to chase every safety task myself.”
Want to know more?
See where your WHS systems stand.
Complete our free online assessment to identify gaps, risks and areas that may need attention.
Start Your Free Assessment
Understand what good WHS management looks like.
Get practical guidance on safety systems, responsibilities and what clients, auditors and regulators expect.
Download the eBook
Stay informed about what is changing.
Read the latest WHS updates, practical guidance, industry news and safety resources for Australian businesses.
Check the Latest Updates
Meet the team behind your safety department.
Learn how we work alongside businesses to provide ongoing WHS management, practical support and experienced oversight.
Learn About UsMeet with Sarah-Jane to discuss what is currently in place, what needs attention and how The Safety Dept. may be able to help.
Book a 15-Minute Meeting15 minutes. No obligation. Just a practical discussion about your WHS needs.
