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Health and Safety
Consultant Insurance

Protect your business from risk and focus on helping businesses create safer workplaces.

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Professional Protection

Why Protecting Your Consultancy
with Insurance Matters

Your work involves giving professional advice, often with significant consequences. If a client believes your advice led to a financial loss, injury or non-compliance, they could hold you accountable.

The costs of legal fees, compensation or repairs can be substantial, potentially reaching thousands or even millions of dollars. Without the right insurance, these expenses could come out of your pocket, threatening your business and reputation.

Health and Safety Consultant Insurance combines coverages like Professional Indemnity and Public Liability to protect you from these risks.

It is tailored to the unique challenges of your profession, ensuring you are covered whether you are auditing a construction site or training staff in a corporate office.

Why Protecting Your Consultancy<br>with Insurance Matters

Target Audience

Who Should Secure Health and
Safety Consultant Insurance?

This insurance is designed for professionals who provide health and safety advice or services in Australia.

Risk Assessment & Audits

Professionals who conduct workplace risk assessments or audits to identify potential hazards.

Policy Development

Consultants who develop health and safety policies or procedures for businesses.

WHS Training

Providers of training on Work Health and Safety (WHS) regulations and best practices.

Compliance Advice

Those offering advice on compliance with Australian WHS laws and standards.

Independent & Small Firms

Independent consultants or those running small consultancy firms.

Site Visits

Professionals visiting client sites, such as construction, manufacturing or office environments.

Coverage Breakdown

Key Risks Covered by Health
and Safety Consultant Insurance

Comprehensive protection typically includes the following areas:

Professional Negligence Claims

If a client claims your advice was incorrect or led to a financial loss (e.g., a fine for non-compliance due to outdated guidance), this insurance covers legal costs and compensation.

Property Damage

If you accidentally damage a client’s property during an audit (e.g., knocking over equipment), this can cover repair or replacement costs.

Injury to Third Parties

If someone is injured due to your actions, like tripping over your equipment during a site visit, this policy can cover medical expenses and legal claims.

Cyber Risks

If you store client data and experience a data breach or malware attack, adding Cyber Insurance can cover response costs and losses.

Personal Accidents

If you are injured and unable to work (e.g., a sprained ankle from a site visit), this can help replace lost income.

Legal and Compliance Costs

Covers expenses from disputes, such as tax investigations or client disagreements over invoices.

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Protecting safety professionals across Australia

Assessing Your Needs

How Much Coverage
Do You Need?

The amount of coverage depends on your business size, industry and risks. Speak with an insurance broker to assess your needs based on your annual fees, client types and contract requirements.

01

Solo Consultants

May need $1 to $2 million in Professional Indemnity and Public Liability cover.

02

Small Firms

Might require $5 to $10 million to account for larger contracts or multiple employees.

03

High-Risk Industries

If you work in construction or mining, higher limits may be necessary due to greater exposure.

How Much Coverage<br>Do You Need?

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, policies can include coverage for online risks, such as data breaches, and home-based work. Be sure to discuss your work setup with your insurer.
Yes, many policies can be extended to cover work with international clients but you will need to specify this when arranging your insurance. For example, if you provide remote advice to clients in New Zealand or conduct audits for Australian companies with overseas operations, your insurer can tailor your insurance policy to include international activities. Always disclose the scope of your work to ensure full protection.
It depends on your policy. Some Health and Safety Consultant Insurance policies can include coverage for subcontractors but you must inform your insurer that you use them. For instance, if a subcontractor’s error during a site audit leads to a claim, your Health and Safety Consultant Insurance might apply, provided it is explicitly included. Always clarify subcontractor coverage with your broker to avoid gaps.
Yes, Health and Safety Consultant Insurance can cover online training or webinars, especially if a client claims your virtual content was misleading or caused harm (e.g., incorrect safety procedures). Professional Indemnity would cover legal costs in such cases. If you use digital platforms to store client data for online training, consider adding Cyber Insurance to protect against data breaches which are increasingly common in Australia.