Smaller teams.
Real risks. Smarter safety systems.
Protect your SME workforce proactively while growing a safer, more resilient workplace.
Small to medium businesses often wear many hats – and safety compliance is just one of them. Whether you’re running a workshop, factory, consultancy, or retail space, you still have legal obligations under Work Health and Safety laws. And just because your team is smaller, doesn’t mean the risks are.
At BWC Safety, we help SMEs get practical, affordable safety support. From setting up your first safety system to refining what you already have, we make compliance simpler, clearer, and more achievable -no bloated manuals or unnecessary jargon.
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Contact BWC Safety today to learn how we can assist you to make your business a healthier, more resilient workforce.
Why safety matters in SMEs
Many SMEs don’t have dedicated safety managers – but still carry risks that need managing. Injuries, unsafe work practices or non-compliance can lead to serious consequences, from fines and stop-work orders to reputational damage.
Here's what that means in practice:
- Business owners are legally responsible for safety
- Simple systems and clear documentation go a long way
- Psychosocial risks like stress, fatigue or isolation affect smaller teams too
- A solid Safety Management System makes your business safer and more resilient
We help SMEs meet their obligations in a way that makes sense – and scales with growth.
Our services for SMEs
Health & Safety audits
We conduct independent audits tailored to small business environments. Whether you're preparing for a regulator, updating your documentation, or just want peace of mind, we’ll identify gaps and provide simple, practical fixes.
WHS documentation and system development
We build lean, effective safety systems that are right-sized for your business - policies, risk registers, safe work procedures, and contractor management made easy.
Psychological health and safety at work
Smaller teams often deal with high workloads and pressure. We help you identify and address psychosocial risks in line with ISO 45003:2021.
Contractor and supplier safety
We support you in setting up clear expectations, documentation, and onboarding for third-party contractors or casual staff - without the red tape.
Incident investigation
If something goes wrong, we carry out independent ICAM investigations and give you a clear path forward to reduce the chance of it happening again.
ISO 45001 system upgrades
Want to grow your business with stronger compliance credentials? We can help you align your systems with ISO 45001 - with as much or as little support as you need.
Advancing safety culture
Culture isn’t just for big business. We help SMEs build everyday safety habits and improve consultation and accountability across small teams.
Who we work with
We support SMEs across a wide range of industries – including:
- Trades and sub-contractors
- Food production and light manufacturing
- Warehousing and logistics
- Professional services and consultancies
- Retail and customer-facing businesses
Whether you have a team of 5 or 50, we’ll tailor our support to your business.
How we work
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all templates. We provide real advice, usable systems, and safety support that fits your business today – and grows with you tomorrow.
You can engage us for:
- One-off audits, documents or reviews
- Full system setup or updates
- Ongoing advice and coaching
- Team training sessions
Why Choose BWC Safety?
- Expertise You Can Trust
Having decades of experience in the field, we specialise in psychosocial risk management, across all industry sectors.
- Tailored Solutions
Our solutions are customised to align with your organisational goals.
- Proven Results
From small businesses to large corporations, weu2019ve helped countless clients create safer, healthier work environments.
Testimonials
u201cThere is no doubt that through BWCu2019s coaching our safety culture has improved and our injury rate has decreased by 40%. Their strategies were also used to make improvements to other areas of our business.u201d
Brendan Poole, Dannevirke Plant, Alliance Group Limited
u201cThank you for sharing your safety journey and humanising safety, including the ripple effect on our workplace and communities. The importance of our commitment to being safe, both at work and in our normal life, cannot be underestimated.u201d
Peter Dennis, Chief Executive Officer, Armidale Regional Council
Need support? Let’s chat.
If you’re a small or medium-sized business and need support with safety, compliance or documentation - we’re here to help. Book a free discovery call and let’s make safety simpler.
