Professional Health, Safety & Training Consultants · Central QLD

Workplace safety, made to fit your site.

Taylor Made Training & Safety is a family-owned Mackay business helping mining, manufacturing, construction and transport operators stay safe and compliant - on-site safety, WorkCover return-to-work, safety systems and accredited training, without the cost of a full-time safety officer.

20 years in training, safety and compliance
Approved WorkCover Queensland provider
Accredited training delivered under RTO 5363
Established
20 yr
in Mackay
Mackay · Central QLD
On-site safety, done properly
Mining · Construction · Manufacturing · Transport
Industries we work with
MiningConstructionManufacturingTransportEmergency ServicesReturn to WorkSafety SystemsICAM Investigations MiningConstructionManufacturingTransportEmergency ServicesReturn to WorkSafety SystemsICAM Investigations
What operators say

Hands-on, no fluff, gets it done

A handful of the operators we have worked with across Central Queensland.

Michael walked our team through the WorkCover return-to-work process during a tough injury claim. Took the stress out of it and got our injured worker back on light duties within four weeks. Worth every cent.

Project Manager Construction · Mackay

We had been getting safety advice from a consultant in Brisbane who never set foot on site. Switched to Taylor Made eighteen months ago and our incident rate is the lowest it has been in years.

Operations Manager Mining contractor · Central QLD

The HSR training Michael ran for our crew was practical, on time and the team actually engaged with it. Will book the next round through Taylor Made without thinking about it.

HR Lead Manufacturing · Mackay
A safer workplace is a more productive workplace

Make your business better and safer.

For 20 years we have helped Central Queensland operators meet and maintain compliance - so smaller and medium businesses get expert safety cover without the cost of a full-time health and safety officer.

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Industry experience
Family owned, based in Mackay
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Industries served
Mining, manufacturing, construction, transport, emergency
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Core service areas
On-site, RTW, systems, ICAM, emergency, compliance
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WorkCover Qld approved
Accredited training under RTO 5363
Our services

Safety cover, tailored to your operation

From on-site safety contracting to full safety systems and injury management - the right level of support for your workforce, no more, no less.

On-site

On-site safety services

On-site safety contracting and supervision - including Working at Heights and Confined Space Entry - so your jobs run safely and compliantly while you focus on the work.

WorkCover

Return to work & injury management

We manage WorkCover injuries and return-to-work rehabilitation as an approved WorkCover Queensland provider - getting your people back safely and your costs under control.

Systems

Safety documentation

Safety system creation, personalised safe work instructions, procedures, risk assessments and emergency planning - built around how your business actually operates.

Investigations

ICAM investigations

Structured incident cause analysis to get to the real root cause, capture the lessons and put controls in place that stop it happening again.

Emergency

Emergency management

Emergency planning, response procedures and preparedness so your team knows exactly what to do when it matters most.

Compliance

Chemical & dangerous goods

Chemical and dangerous goods compliance - registers, storage, handling and documentation to keep your site safe and meeting your obligations.

On the job

Safety where the work happens

Real worksites across Central Queensland - heights, plant, hazard control, mining and injury management.

Worker in a safety harness climbing site stairs Working at heights & fall protection
Site hazard and danger warning signage Hazard control & site signage
Worker inspecting a lifting hook and rigging Lifting, rigging & dogging
Operator driving a forklift in a warehouse High risk plant & forklift
Aerial view of a Central Queensland mine site Mining & resources
Injured worker with a bandaged hand at a laptop Injury management & return to work
The Taylor Made difference

Why Central Queensland operators choose us

Hands-on safety experience, real qualifications and a local team that knows mining, construction, manufacturing and transport.

20 years on the ground

Two decades helping local operators stay safe and compliant - we have seen the sites, the risks and the paperwork, and we know what actually works.

Built for your industry

Mining, manufacturing, construction, transport and emergency services - safety systems and training shaped to how your sector really operates.

No full-time officer needed

Small and medium businesses get expert safety cover on demand - all the compliance, none of the cost of a permanent health and safety hire.

Approved WorkCover provider

We manage WorkCover injuries and return-to-work rehabilitation as an approved WorkCover Queensland provider - protecting your people and your premium.

Accredited training

Nationally recognised training delivered on behalf of Advanced Industry Training, RTO 5363 - HSR, first aid, high risk and more.

One point of contact

Deal directly with Michael - a registered Worksafe Queensland Safety Practitioner who knows your site and picks up the phone.

Who you work with

Led by Michael Taylor

Taylor Made Training & Safety is a family-owned business based in beautiful Mackay. After 20 years in a training capacity, Michael now offers the full picture - return-to-work services, safety consulting, on-site safety contracting, safety system creation, safe work instructions, procedures, risk assessments and emergency planning.

He works across mining, manufacturing, construction, transport and emergency services, and is a registered Worksafe Queensland Safety Practitioner who can supervise Working at Heights and Confined Space Entry on your site.

Michael TaylorConsultant & Owner

Qualifications & tickets

A genuine depth of credentials
  • Diplomas in WHS, Paramedicine & Industrial Engineering
  • Registered Worksafe Queensland Safety Practitioner
  • Standard 11, CBM & White Card
  • First Aid Certificate & RTW Management Qualification
  • Cert IV in Training & Cert III in Mines Rescue
  • S1, S2 & S3
  • High Risk Work Licences - Dogging & Forklift
  • Can supervise Working at Heights & Confined Space Entry
Accredited training

Nationally recognised training, delivered local

Practical courses run for your team, on-site or off - and if you need something that is not listed, just ask.

HSR

Health & Safety Representative training

Give your HSRs the skills and confidence to represent your workers and help drive a stronger safety culture on site.

Response

First aid & emergency response

First aid and emergency response training so your team can act fast and correctly when an incident happens.

High risk

High risk licences

Forklift, Working at Heights and Confined Space - the high risk tickets your crew needs to work legally and safely.

Lifting

Overhead crane - lift & shift

Internal overhead crane training with lift and shift, so your operators handle loads safely and within compliance.

All accredited training and assessment is delivered on behalf of Advanced Industry Training, RTO No. 5363. Other training available - just ask.
Packages

Built to suit your workforce

Bundle the right services together so you can meet and maintain compliance without the guesswork.

1

Emergency Management Package

Emergency plans, response procedures and the training to back them up - so your site is genuinely ready, not just on paper.

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2

Injury & WorkCover Management Package

End-to-end injury management and return-to-work rehabilitation from an approved WorkCover Queensland provider - protecting your people and your premium.

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3

Training Matrix & Compliance Package

Map every role to the training it needs, track what is current and what is due, and keep your whole workforce compliant year-round.

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See how we can help your business

Give Michael a call to see how Taylor Made can help your business meet and maintain compliance - on-site safety, WorkCover, systems and training. No obligation.

How it works

From first call to fully compliant

1

Give Michael a call

Tell us your industry, your site and where you are at with compliance - it starts with a simple, no-obligation chat.

2

We assess your needs

On-site or remote, we review your risks, systems and training gaps and pinpoint exactly what your workforce needs.

3

We build & deliver

Documentation, training, injury management or on-site safety contracting - delivered and tailored to your operation.

4

You stay compliant

Ongoing support to meet and maintain compliance - so safety keeps running smoothly without a full-time officer.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

We work across mining, manufacturing, construction, transport and emergency services throughout Central Queensland, from our base in Mackay.
For most small and medium businesses, no. We provide expert safety cover on demand, so you get the compliance you need without the cost of a permanent health and safety hire.
Yes. We are an approved WorkCover Queensland provider and manage WorkCover injuries along with return-to-work rehabilitation, helping your people recover and getting your costs under control.
Yes. All accredited training and assessment is delivered on behalf of Advanced Industry Training, RTO No. 5363 - so your team earns nationally recognised qualifications.
Health & Safety Representative training, first aid, emergency response, internal overhead crane with lift & shift, and high risk licences including forklift, working at heights and confined space. Need something else? Just ask.
Yes. We offer on-site safety contracting and supervision, including Working at Heights and Confined Space Entry, plus emergency planning and risk assessments tailored to your site.
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Let's make your site safer

Leave your details and a quick note about your business and Michael will get back to you to talk through how we can help. Prefer to talk now? Call anytime.

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