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❓ The Minister confirms that the Department of Housing and Works will adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health policies of companies contracted for government projects during site visits, emphasizing the contractor's primary responsibility for on-site safety.

AnsweredQoN 1543Legislative Assembly

Asked

3 June 2003

Member

Hon. C.L. Edwardes

Portfolio

Housing and Works

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(b) where companies with Occupational Safety and Health policies have successfully tendered for Government contracts, will the Minister and the Department support and adhere to the company’s policy during all site visits?
(b) Yes. The responsibility for on-site safety rests with the construction company. All visitors to a construction site have an obligation to comply with the on-site safety procedures. Neither I nor any officers from my Department are excused from this obligation.

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Answered

12 August 2003

Responded by

Minister representing the Minister for Housing and Works

Response time

70 days

(a) As from August 2003, to be eligible to contract with the Department for a construction contract that has a pre-tender estimate of more than $1,500,000, the Contractor must have a current silver or higher Certificate of Achievement under WorkSafe’s WorkSafe Plan, or equivalent as approved by WorkSafe, Western Australia. Transitional arrangements are in place until August 2003 and DHW is liaising with WorkSafe and industry to ensure adequate compliance occurs.
(b) Yes. The responsibility for on-site safety rests with the construction company. All visitors to a construction site have an obligation to comply with the on-site safety procedures. Neither I nor any officers from my Department are excused from this obligation.

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