WHS penalties hit record highs in 2025. Fines are indexed annually. Industrial manslaughter laws now carry up to 25 years’ prison and $20 million in corporate penalties. Most businesses won’t find out they’re exposed until an inspector — or an incident — forces the issue.
We find the gaps before they do.
No obligation · No cost · Confidential
Trusted by construction, trade, and operational businesses across Australia
Takes 15 minutes · Confidential · No obligation
You’ve built a solid business. Crews are busy. Projects are coming in. But somewhere in the back of your mind, you know the paperwork isn’t quite right. The SWMS are outdated. The induction records are patchy. The last time someone checked whether your systems would actually hold up under a SafeWork audit was… never.
You’re not alone. Most construction and trade businesses in Australia operate on borrowed time when it comes to WHS compliance — not because they don’t care, but because nobody showed them exactly what “compliant” looks like on a real site.
That gap between what you think is covered and what an inspector actually checks? That’s where fines, shutdowns, and personal liability live.
Our compliance system is built for businesses that do real work on real sites — not boardroom theory.
We run a focused WHS compliance review across your documentation, site procedures, and legal obligations. You’ll see exactly where your business is exposed — the same gaps inspectors target first — laid out in plain language with no jargon.
We prioritise every finding by risk level and urgency. You’ll receive a practical action plan showing what needs fixing now, what can wait, and whether you need professional support or can handle it in-house. No upselling — just honest recommendations.
We help you implement site-aligned systems, proper documentation, and staff training that actually sticks. Then we help you maintain it — so you stay audit-ready year-round, not just the week before an inspection.
Takes 15 minutes · No obligation · Confidential
The regulatory environment has tightened significantly:
If your WHS management system was last reviewed more than 12 months ago, it may already be out of date.
Maximum corporate penalty for industrial manslaughter
Actual fine issued to one Australian business in 2025
Maximum prison sentence for individuals
Our clients operate in industries where a single compliance failure can mean injury, prosecution, or losing the right to tender.
Builders, developers, project managers, and principal contractors who need audit-ready WHS systems and SWMS that hold up on site.
Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, demolition, and specialist trade businesses managing high-risk work and prequalification requirements.
Production, logistics, and warehousing operations with plant, chemical handling, and manual handling risks.
Any business with employees, sites, or active projects where WHS obligations apply and compliance matters.
Jordan Firme Business Consultants was built on a simple principle: Australian businesses deserve compliance support that actually works on site — not just on paper.
Shiva works directly with business owners and site managers to identify and close compliance gaps before they become fines, shutdowns, or worse. With hands-on experience across WHS systems, HR management, and operational risk, he understands the pressures small and mid-sized businesses face — and builds solutions around the reality of how your business actually runs.
Every engagement starts with a straightforward conversation. No jargon. No pressure. Just a clear picture of where you stand and what needs attention.
A focused review that identifies the WHS and operational gaps inspectors look for first. You’ll know exactly where your business stands — no guesswork, no obligation.
Free · 15 minutes · Confidential
A comprehensive audit of your WHS management system, documentation, site procedures, and legal obligations. Includes a written report with prioritised recommendations and a clear action plan.
From $1,000 + GST
We don’t just find problems — we fix them. Site-aligned systems, proper documentation, staff training, and ongoing support to keep you audit-ready year-round.
Practical HR systems that reduce people-related risk. Role clarity, performance management, staffing alignment, and Fair Work compliance — before small issues become legal problems.
It’s a 15-minute focused review of your current WHS position. We look at the areas inspectors typically target first — documentation, SWMS, induction records, incident reporting, and risk controls. You’ll get a clear summary of where you’re strong and where the gaps are. No cost, no obligation.
This is a confidential advisory review — not a regulatory inspection. We help you identify and fix issues before a regulator ever sees them. We don’t report businesses, and all information you share stays between us.
Australian businesses in construction, trades, manufacturing, and operational environments with staff, sites, or active projects. If WHS compliance applies to your business, this is relevant.
We’ll walk you through what we’ve found, explain the risk, and give you clear options. If professional support is needed, we’ll tell you honestly. If you can fix it yourself, we’ll tell you that too. No upselling.
Engagements generally start from $1,000 + GST depending on scope and urgency. Everything is discussed upfront before any work begins — no hidden fees, no surprises.
Yes. We provide practical HR support including role clarity, performance management, staffing alignment, and Fair Work compliance. Many WHS issues stem from underlying HR and management gaps — we address both.
No preparation is required. Just book a time and we’ll guide you through it. If you have existing WHS documentation you’d like us to look at, you’re welcome to share it, but it’s not necessary for the initial snapshot.
The businesses that get fined aren’t the ones that don’t care about safety. They’re the ones that assumed their systems were good enough — until someone checked.
A 15-minute conversation could save you hundreds of thousands of dollars in penalties, or keep your site open when it matters most.
Takes 15 minutes · No obligation · Confidential
