Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner

The Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner (OFSC) collaborates with head contractors through its Work Health and Safety Accreditation Scheme to improve safety on building and construction sites across Australia. The Scheme requires building and construction companies to adhere to a range of operational and reporting practices to improve site safety. Subject to certain financial thresholds, only builders that are accredited under the Scheme can enter into head contracts for building work that is funded directly or indirectly by the Australian Government. The Scheme enables the Australian Government to use its influence as a major construction client and provider of capital to improve the WHS performance of the industry. Through the Scheme, the Government aims to foster an improved culture where work must be performed safely, as well as on budget and on time. Content on the OFSCs LinkedIn account is monitored and will be moderated as per the Department of Employment and Workpla...