Tag: Contractor Management
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The Flawed Assumption of Contractor Competency: Exclusion Zones and Shared Liability
A major point of failure in modern commercial contracting is the belief that hiring a specialized subcontractor completely transfers all operational safety risk to that downstream provider. WHS executives frequently assume that if a subcontractor signs a contract and provides a safe work method statement (SWMS), the principal contractor’s duty to monitor the day-to-day execution…
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UK retailer John Lewis fined for asbestos exposure during refurb works
UK Department Store John Lewis was fined £20,000 in 2010 after failing to follow appropriate safety procedures concerning asbestos checks, resulting in the possible exposure of the dangerous substance to 15 construction workers.
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Contractor fails to control risks at height on supermarket roof
A Contractor performing works on Portland SafeWay store roof plead guilty last week after failing to implement controls to reduce or eliminate the risk of injury or death to workers occurring from a fall from height.
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Responsibility doesn’t stop at the back door
Did you know that if you sponsor a work related social event involving alcohol, the event is considered to be an extension of the workplace?
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Labour hiring does not void responsibility
As the country moves closer to harmonisation organisations must ensure they fully understand the responsibilities of the PCBU (person who conducts business or undertaking). The definitions of ‘workers’ and ‘workplace’ in the new act are broad and will include more transparent responsibilities for contractors, labour hire personnel and work experience.