Workplace and Safety – Construction
WHS investigations and prosecutions for construction incidents
Construction sites carry some of the highest WHS exposure in the economy. WK’s Workplace & Safety team has deep experience responding to serious incidents and representing insureds and corporates across the construction sector.
Why WK for construction WHS?
We are one of Australia’s strongest workplace safety teams trusted in high-stakes incidents and coronial environments.
Our construction WHS expertise
- Serious injuries and fatalities
- Falls from heights, electrical incidents, crane or plant accidents
- Contractor and subcontractor management issues
- Incident response and regulator notification
- Enforceable undertakings and improvement notices
- Prosecutions involving PCBU obligations
- Safety system and compliance investigations
How we help
- 24/7 incident response
- Managing regulator engagement (SafeWork, WorkSafe, WHS Inspectorates)
- Preparing statements, evidence and privilege strategies
- Defence in WHS prosecutions
- Crisis management and communications oversight
- Coordination with GL, Contract Works and PI teams
Ready to navigate construction risk with confidence?
Our team supports insurers, corporates, consultants and brokers across Australia, NZ and APAC.
Chris Mossman
Head of Workplace and Safety
Brisbane
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