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WHS Act 2011 / WHS Regulations 2011 contractor management and oversight.
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Contractor Management Items
Mark the applicable column for each item: P = Pass | F = Fail | N/A = Not applicable. Record notes for any F.
| # | Check | P | F | N/A | Notes / Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Qualification | |||||
| 1 | Contractor pre-qualification questionnaire completed and reviewed | ||||
| 2 | WHS management system or safety plan reviewed and accepted | ||||
| 3 | Previous safety performance and incident history assessed | ||||
| Insurance Verification | |||||
| 4 | Public liability insurance current and adequate (min $20M) | ||||
| 5 | Workers compensation insurance current for all workers | ||||
| 6 | Professional indemnity insurance current (where applicable) | ||||
| Licence & Competency Checks | |||||
| 7 | Relevant trade licences verified (electrical, plumbing, building) | ||||
| 8 | High risk work licences sighted for all relevant personnel | ||||
| 9 | White/blue cards (construction induction) verified for all workers | ||||
| Induction Requirements | |||||
| 10 | Site-specific induction completed and signed off | ||||
| 11 | Emergency procedures, muster points and first aid explained | ||||
| 12 | Hazard and incident reporting procedures communicated | ||||
| # | Check | P | F | N/A | Notes / Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWMS Review | |||||
| 13 | SWMS provided for all high risk construction work (WHS Reg 291) | ||||
| 14 | SWMS reviewed and accepted by principal contractor / PCBU | ||||
| 15 | All workers signed on to relevant SWMS before commencing work | ||||
| Supervision Arrangements | |||||
| 16 | Competent supervisor nominated and present on site | ||||
| 17 | Communication and coordination arrangements established | ||||
| 18 | Subcontractor management plan in place (if subcontractors used) | ||||
| Performance Monitoring | |||||
| 19 | Regular safety inspections and audits scheduled and documented | ||||
| 20 | Non-conformances and corrective actions tracked to closure | ||||
| Incident Reporting | |||||
| 21 | Incident and near-miss reporting process agreed and understood | ||||
| 22 | Notifiable incident reporting obligations to the regulator understood | ||||
Declaration
I confirm that the above contractor management checks have been completed in accordance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and WHS Regulations 2011. Where items are marked as Fail, corrective actions must be completed before the contractor commences work. This checklist forms part of the PCBU's due diligence obligations under Section 27 of the WHS Act.