WHS Information
Draft WHS Code of Practice for Construction released
SafeWork Australia recently released a draft model Code of Practice (Construction Work) for Public comment. You can read it and learn more here. Public comment will close on Wednesday 2 October 2013.
Read MoreWhen To Notify SafeWork
If there is an incident on your work site, you must notify the relevant authority (e.g. SafeWork SA in south Australia) when the incident meets certain criteria. Here is the list from SafeWork SA web site: ” Work Health and Safety Act 2012 Section 35 – What is a notifiable incident? notifiable incident means— (a)…
Read MoreHigh Risk Construction Work
Principle Contractors are now responsible for ensuring that Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) are available for all workers who conduct high risk work on their construction site. Before work commences, the Principal Contractor or Site Manager should: ensure their own workers, who conduct high risk construction work, are given copies of SWMS , and collect…
Read MoreWHS Checklist for Site Supervisors
Before work commences: Prepare a Safety Management Plan for the site. Prepare Safe Work Method Statements for all your High Risk construction activities. Erect signage on your site. While work in progress: Do everything “reasonable practicable” to provide a safe place of work for all persons. Identify hazards; implement risk controls, monitor, and review. Consult,…
Read MoreWHS Regulation Changes
Despite industry concerns it looks like the Government is determined to implement changes to the states WHS legislation. ARE YOU PREPARED? Recommendations include the following. Requiring a principle contractor to prepare Construction Safety Management Plan (CSMP) for ALL jobs $200 000 or more. The CSMP must include the names and positions of those with specific…
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