Independent Assurance for Risk Management and Governance Oversight
We primarily conduct ISO internal audits against ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, with ISO 9001 Quality Management System audits undertaken where required to support integrated management systems or client obligations. Audits are conducted independently by our qualified and experienced ISO 45001 and ISO 9001 internal auditor.
ISO 45001 internal auditing provides structured, independent testing of how work health and safety risks are managed within the standard's framework. This includes examining whether risk identification, control measures, monitoring, and review processes are implemented as described and operating consistently across the organisation.
For senior leaders, ISO internal auditing provides:
- Independent assurance on management system performance against ISO requirements
- Clear visibility of how risk management processes operate in practice
- Evidence to support client, stakeholder, or governance assurance needs
- Insight to inform risk-based improvement priorities
- Confidence in oversight arrangements where ISO alignment is relied upon.
This assurance supports informed decision-making, while remaining appropriately bounded to the scope of the ISO standard.
Audit Scope and Approach
ISO internal audits are scoped to reflect the organisation’s operating context, risk profile, and assurance needs. This approach applies to both ISO 45001 and ISO 9001 internal audits.
Audit scope may include review of:
- Management system structure, roles, and responsibilities
- Risk identification and control processes required by the applicable ISO standard
- Consultation, communication, and participation arrangements
- Incident management, corrective actions, and system learning
- Monitoring, review, and continual improvement processes
Audits are conducted independently and with professional judgement, with a focus on system performance against ISO requirements. Findings are documented clearly, with prioritised observations and practical recommendations aligned to risk significance and leadership oversight needs.
ISO 9001 Quality Management System Internal Audits
ISO 9001 internal audits are available where quality management systems form part of an integrated management system or are required to support contractual or client assurance expectations.
While ISO 9001 auditing is not the primary focus of this service, it may be undertaken where quality and WHS systems intersect, and independent assurance against both standards is required.
Client Testimonial
WHS Systems Governance Review - “Andrea recently conducted a comprehensive review of our operations, and her expertise was evident from the outset. She approached the project with a high level of professionalism, ensuring that every aspect of the review was thorough and detailed. Andrea not only identified areas of improvement but also provided clear, practical recommendations that have added real value to our business. Her ability to balance technical knowledge with clear communication made the process both efficient and constructive. I would confidently recommend Andrea to any organisation looking for a trusted and highly capable safety consultant.” — Terry Wode, Chief Operating Officer, Moco Food Services
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If your organisation relies on ISO-aligned systems as part of its governance and assurance framework, ISO internal auditing provides independent confirmation of how those systems operate in practice.
Where assurance is required over legal alignment, governance design, and leadership accountability, a WHS Systems Governance Review should be considered first, with ISO internal auditing used to support targeted, standard-based assurance.
