Workplace Safety & Compliance Support for Victorian Businesses
From proactive risk assessments to WorkSafe improvement notice support — we help you manage psychosocial and physical hazards, stay compliant, and avoid unnecessary disruption.
Received a WorkSafe Victoria Notice or Inspection Call?
We support businesses issued with improvement notices or expecting a visit from WorkSafe Victoria. Our advisory helps you understand your obligations, fix gaps, and avoid overcorrecting — so you can move forward with confidence.
At RAS-OHS, we believe workplace safety should never be left to chance—it should be intentional. We partner with and support businesses to achieve higher safety and compliance outcomes, helping you meet your obligations under the OHS Act 2004 and ensure safety so far as is reasonably practicable (SFAIRP).
Dhawal Patel
Founder & Director
Diploma in Government (Workplace Inspections) – PIEF - WorkSafe VIC
Lead Auditor (ISO 45001 OH&S Management Systems )
MSc Maritime Studies – Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Master Mariner– UK MCA
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) – Lifeline Australia
Dhawal Patel brings extensive experience in occupational health and safety, including working as an OHS Inspector with WorkSafe Victoria, the state’s OHS regulator. His expertise spans regulatory compliance, psychosocial and physical risk management, and fostering a culture of safety across diverse sectors such as healthcare, education, manufacturing, logistics, and maritime operations.
With a global career managing safety in high-risk industries, including international shipping and logistics, Dhawal applies a strategic, systems-thinking approach to safety management. This unique perspective enables him to deliver practical, effective solutions tailored to businesses of all sizes and industries.
At RAS-OHS, Dhawal is dedicated to helping businesses achieve higher safety standards by navigating complex legislative requirements, including the OHS Act 2004. Guided by the principle of ensuring safety so far as is reasonably practicable (SFAIRP), he delivers tailored solutions that make safety intentional and achievable.
Dual Focus: Physical and Psychosocial Safety
OHS (Physical) Risk Management
Workplace safety starts with identifying and managing physical risks. Our services cover a range of industries, including manufacturing, logistics, and warehousing, with a focus on traffic management, equipment safety, and compliance with OHS regulations. From audits to tailored safety plans, we help create safer environments for businesses to thrive.
Psychosocial Risk Management
A safe workplace isn’t just about physical safety—it’s about mental well-being too. Our psychosocial risk management services address factors like workplace stress, bullying, and conflict, ensuring compliance with modern OHS standards. By fostering a culture of care, we help businesses improve employee well-being and productivity.
Contact Us
Have a workplace safety question or need help with compliance? Fill out the form and we’ll be in touch shortly. We’re here to support Victorian businesses with practical, fixed-fee OHS solutions.