Western Australian small businesses
I help time-poor owners and growing teams respond to incidents, inspections, compliance gaps and safety issues that are not being followed through.
On the ground. On your side.
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WHS Advisor · Phill Mason
Practical WHS advice · All industries
Safety built for the work you actually do.
I help small businesses, startups and contractors turn WHS requirements into clear, workable systems — without the generic paperwork or corporate runaround.
Diploma of WHSTier 1 site experienceCertificate IV TAE completed
Client fit · BBM–WHO–01
Who I help
Small business first. Mining-grounded.
My focus is Western Australian small businesses, sole traders and solopreneurs that need practical WHS support without a full-time in-house safety team.
Sole traders & solopreneurs
I make WHS requirements easier to understand and turn the immediate problem into a clear, manageable next step.
Startups & contractors
I help build practical safety foundations, improve existing documents and support the requirements that come with clients, sites and growth.
Mining-grounded credibility
Tier 1 site exposure, machinery operation, core sampling, manual labouring and WHS experience shape how I understand work on the ground.
Practical business application
The greater focus is adapting safety to your people, budget, workflow and the problem that needs practical follow-through.
Ways I can help
WHS services built around your work.
01SWMS & JHA writingTask-specific documents that reflect the real job, controls, plant and site requirements.02Document auditsA practical review of your WHS documents, with clear gaps and priority actions identified.03Toolbox talks & site inductionsClear, site-relevant materials your people can understand, discuss and put into practice.04Psychosocial hazard supportAssessments and practical action plans covering workload, stress, fatigue, bullying and isolation.05WHS training & assessment supportPractical workplace learning designed and delivered for the people doing the work.06Ongoing WHS Advisor supportFlexible, hands-on guidance for startups and small businesses without a full-time safety role.
Every service is tailored to your workplace, people, risks and existing systems. My Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is completed, supporting practical training design and delivery alongside my WHS Diploma and site experience.
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Small-business field answers · BBM–FAQ–01
Before you enquire
Straight answers for small business.
You do not need to diagnose the WHS problem before contacting me. These answers explain where I fit, how I start and what I need to scope the work properly.
Is my business a good fit?
My focus is small businesses, sole traders, solopreneurs, startups and contractors that need practical WHS support. I do not take on global-company engagements that should be managed by established internal safety teams and resources.
When should I get in touch?
Get in touch if you are time-poor, responding to an incident, preparing for an inspection, unsure about compliance, or seeing hazards and risk assessments reported without consistent follow-up or improvement.
Do I need to know which WHS service I need?
No. Tell me what has happened, what is not working or what your business has been asked to provide. I will use an initial video discussion to clarify the problem before discussing scope, timing or cost.
Can you work remotely or visit my site?
Yes. I prefer Western Australian clients and normally start with a video call. If the work, people or conditions need to be seen directly, a site visit can follow. Interstate support can begin online, with travel considered when required.
What do you need before you can quote?
I first need a clear, concise explanation of the problem and the outcome you need. After our initial discussion, I will confirm which reports, risk assessments, procedures or other workplace information are required to define the work properly.
How long will the work take?
Smaller work may take a few days, while larger work may take about a week or longer. Timing depends on the scope and when complete information is available. I will confirm realistic expectations before work begins.
Scope boundary · BBM–START–01
Before I quote
Clarify the problem before I quote the work.
The first video discussion is a focused scoping conversation. I use it to understand what has happened, what outcome you need and whether I am the right WHS Advisor for the work.
The discussion covers
01
The reason you are seeking helpWhat happened, what prompted the enquiry and what is not working now.
02
The outcome you needWhat needs to be improved, prepared, reviewed or resolved—and why it matters to the business.
03
The likely path forwardWhether I need more information, a site visit or a narrower discussion before I can prepare a scope.
It does not include
- A free WHS audit or compliance determination
- A document review, approval or rewrite
- A workplace risk assessment or site inspection
- An incident investigation or finding of cause
- Legal advice, a compliance guarantee or written WHS advice
If professional analysis or deliverable work is required, I will define it in a written scope before that work starts.
What I need from you
Eight inputs I need before I can quote.
- 01
Business and workplace context
Your industry, work location, workforce size, the type of work performed and whether employees, contractors or both are involved.
- 02
The trigger
The incident, inspection, client request, site requirement, repeated report, compliance concern or other event that prompted the enquiry.
- 03
The outcome you need
The practical result you are trying to achieve, the decision that needs to be made or the document or support you believe may be required.
- 04
People, tasks and areas affected
The roles, work activities, plant, contractors, shifts or parts of the workplace connected to the problem.
- 05
Existing information
Relevant policies, procedures, SWMS, JHAs, risk registers, reports, notices, photographs, toolbox records or previous actions already taken.
- 06
Important dates
Any inspection, tender, client, project or planned-work deadline—and when the issue first arose or was last reported.
- 07
Actions and constraints
What has already been tried, what keeps recurring, and any operational, access, time or budget constraints that may shape the solution.
- 08
Access and decision-makers
Who can answer operational questions, whether a site visit is possible, who can approve the work, and whether any site-access or confidentiality requirements apply.
What happens next
Clear information first. Then a clear scope.
- A
I confirm fit and gaps
I will explain whether I can help and identify any information still needed before quoting.
- B
I confirm whether a site visit is required
If the work needs to be seen directly, I will discuss the purpose, access and travel before it is arranged.
- C
I prepare a written scope
Once the problem is clear, I can outline the deliverables, assumptions, exclusions, realistic timing and quote for approval.
Client enquiry · Pre-quote field brief
Start the conversation
Tell me what you need help with.
Start with the three required questions. Add any optional details you already know so I can understand the problem and identify what may still be needed before quoting.
Why The Big Back Miner
Safety is built on the ground.
My experience operating machinery, core sampling, manual labouring and working in a WHS safety role shapes the way I work: listen first, understand the job, then build a solution people can actually use.