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The Challenge
Preparing the business for OFSC accreditation.
Wauters Building Company, a residential builder based in Albany, Western Australia, was working towards OFSC WHS Accreditation to support eligibility for federal projects and strengthen its WHS systems.
The business had a strong operational foundation, but a focused accreditation process was required to identify gaps, prioritise improvements and ensure systems and practices aligned with OFSC requirements.
The business had a strong operational foundation, but a focused accreditation process was required to identify gaps, prioritise improvements and ensure systems and practices aligned with OFSC requirements.
The Accreditation Journey
A structured pathway to accreditation.
Wauters Building Company worked through a structured process to identify priority gaps, strengthen implementation and prepare for the OFSC audit.
01
Gap analysis
Existing WHS systems were reviewed against OFSC criteria to identify areas requiring attention.
02
Accreditation roadmap
A staged action plan set out responsibilities, milestones and timeframes.
03
Implementation support
Regular check-ins, document reviews and practical guidance helped maintain momentum.
04
Pre-audit preparation
Internal reviews were undertaken against OFSC audit expectations before formal assessment.
What Wauters Put in Place
Practical changes across the business.
✓ Allocating dedicated internal resources to drive WHS improvements
✓ Strengthening leadership involvement and accountability across projects
✓ Implementing more consistent risk management processes, particularly for high-risk construction activities
✓ Improving documentation, including SWMS, procedures and evidence of implementation
✓ Actively engaging supervisors and workers in WHS practices and system rollout
✓ Strengthening leadership involvement and accountability across projects
✓ Implementing more consistent risk management processes, particularly for high-risk construction activities
✓ Improving documentation, including SWMS, procedures and evidence of implementation
✓ Actively engaging supervisors and workers in WHS practices and system rollout
Approximately Four Months
What helped accelerate the process.
Focused prioritisation
Effort was concentrated on high-impact areas aligned with OFSC criteria.
Strong leadership commitment
Senior management actively drove outcomes and helped remove barriers.
Collaborative working relationship
Open communication and responsiveness supported progress throughout the process.
Consistent momentum
Progress tracking and accountability helped maintain pace and meet targets.
The Outcome
Successful OFSC WHS Accreditation.
Wauters Building Company’s experience demonstrates that OFSC WHS Accreditation can be achieved within a relatively short period when there is strong internal ownership, a structured approach and a practical focus on implementation.
Leadership commitment, prioritised improvements, stronger documentation and evidence, and targeted external guidance contributed to the successful accreditation outcome.
Leadership commitment, prioritised improvements, stronger documentation and evidence, and targeted external guidance contributed to the successful accreditation outcome.
At a glance
Builder
Wauters Building Company
Wauters Building Company
Location
Albany, Western Australia
Albany, Western Australia
Objective
Achieve OFSC WHS Accreditation
Achieve OFSC WHS Accreditation
Timeframe
Approximately four months
Approximately four months
Outcome
Successfully achieved OFSC WHS Accreditation
Successfully achieved OFSC WHS Accreditation
What other builders can learn
Leadership is critical
Visible and genuine leadership commitment can significantly influence the accreditation process.
Visible and genuine leadership commitment can significantly influence the accreditation process.
Systems need to work on site
WHS systems cannot exist only on paper. They need to be practical and consistently applied.
WHS systems cannot exist only on paper. They need to be practical and consistently applied.
Engage supervisors and workers early
Supervisors and workers play an important role in successfully implementing WHS systems across projects.
Supervisors and workers play an important role in successfully implementing WHS systems across projects.
Evidence matters
Builders need to demonstrate that procedures are being consistently implemented.
Builders need to demonstrate that procedures are being consistently implemented.
Maintain momentum
A structured plan, regular check-ins and clear accountability can keep accreditation activities progressing.
A structured plan, regular check-ins and clear accountability can keep accreditation activities progressing.
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