It is a WHS obligation to ensure that contractors and subcontractors are working in a safe environment, and that they are implementing safe work practices on site.
Construction and infrastructure projects, regardless of size, present an array of unique risks across each stage of the project lifecycle.
Work conditions on construction sites are of a particularly high-risk due to their dynamic nature. Strict legislation exists to protect the safety of workers and surrounding public, calling for due diligence around acquisition of property, environmental considerations, and health and safety responsibilities.
Greencap delivers tailored services to clients through each stage of a project including:
The discovery of unexpected contaminants like asbestos, soil and groundwater pollutants, concerns with dust, and boundary noise can pose significant health risks and impact on project timelines, contributing to additional costs and time delays.
To prevent injury and illness, and to avoid legal ramifications of neglect from poor site management, one important control measure is workforce training, including:
It is a WHS obligation to ensure that contractors and subcontractors are working in a safe environment, and that they are implementing safe work practices on site. Having a suitable safety management system and carrying out risk assessments are fundamental to WHS legislation.
Over the past 30+ years, Greencap has built up a robust capability, working with a wide variety of clients and partners, making it a leading construction and infrastructure risk management provider.
Greencap has been leading the way in risk management and compliance in Australia since 1984 delivering value through practical and tailored risk management solutions.
A mandatory legal requirement for all persons involved in the construction industry
A construction worker must have completed general construction induction training (commonly known as the “White Card”) before being permitted to commence work on a construction site. This is a mandatory requirement across Australia.
A NSW White Card or general construction induction (GIT) card is essential for anyone who work at a construction site and is a mandatory requirement in NSW.
This unit of competency specifies the mandatory work health and safety training required prior to undertaking construction work.
This unit of competency specifies the mandatory work health and safety training required prior to undertaking construction work. The unit requires the person to demonstrate personal awareness and knowledge of health and safety legislative requirements in order to work safely and prevent injury
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