A WA parliamentary question seeks details about the OHS management at Redlion Bus and Coach in Esperance, specifically regarding a dedicated OHS Manager role and the qualifications of the person performing safety-related duties. The PTA clarifies they don't mandate specific employment structures for contractors.

AnsweredQoN 2598Legislative Council
Asked
17 February 2015
Portfolio
Transport

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I refer to the Redlion Bus and Coach Company in Esperance and the position of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Manager, and ask: (a) is it a contractual requirement that this company employs a person dedicated solely to the role of OHS; (b) if
no to (a), what is correct regarding this matter; (c) if yes to (a): (i) does this company have a person employed whose sole responsibility is that of OHS; (ii) what qualifications and/or experience are required for this position; and (iii) has the company ever been in breach of this contractual requirement and, if so, when and why; and (d) regarding the person who is currently contracted as the OHS Manager: (i) are they also the Operations Manager of this company and, if not, what is correct regarding this matter; (ii) do they hold any qualifications in this field and, if so, how long have they held the qualifications; (iii) did they have any experience as an OHS
Manager before commencing employment at this company and, if so, how much experience; (iv) how long have they been with this company; (v) in
what capacity was this person employed when they first started with this
company; and (vi) how long have they been OHS Manager?

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Answered
18 March 2015
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
29 days
Insofar as the Public Transport Authority (PTA) is concerned, the PTA has a contract with Redlion Bus and Coach to operate intra-town school bus services. This question has been answered in that context.
(a)  No.
(b)  The Public Transport Authority (PTA) does not prescribe employment structures for any contracted bus service.
(c)(i)-(iii) Not applicable
(d)  Redlion Bus and Coach do not have an employment position identified as OHS Manager.
(i) Redlion Bus and Coach have an employment position of Operations Manager who has some safety related duties.
(ii)-(iv)  The employment history of contractor staff are not known or managed by the PTA.
(v)  Driver.
(vi)  Redlion Bus and Coach do not have an employment position identified as OHS Manager.

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