Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS 2011 - REG 309

  (1)   The principal contractor for a construction project must prepare a written WHS management plan for the workplace before work on the project commences.

Penalty:

  (a)   In the case of an individual--$6   000.

  (b)   In the case of a body corporate--$30   000.

Note:   Section   12F of the Act provides that strict liability applies to each physical element of each offence under the Act, unless otherwise stated. The reference in section   12F of the Act includes these Regulations.

  (2)   A WHS management plan must include the following:

  (a)   the names, positions and health and safety responsibilities of all persons at the workplace whose positions or roles involve specific health and safety responsibilities in connection with the project;

  (b)   the arrangements in place, between any persons conducting a business or undertaking at the workplace where the construction project is being undertaken, for consultation, co - operation and the co - ordination of activities in relation to compliance with their duties under the Act and these Regulations;

  (c)   the arrangements in place for managing any work health and safety incidents that occur;

  (d)   any site - specific health and safety rules, and the arrangements for ensuring that all persons at the workplace are informed of these rules;

  (e)   the arrangements for the collection and any assessment, monitoring and review of safe work method statements at the workplace.