OHS records
Check that a health and safety representative has been elected by the workers. Their job includes keeping a record of all safety committee meetings.
Under the OHS Act 2004, every contractor is required by law to maintain certain records. These include but are not restricted to a first aid register and records of:
- attendance
- all employees including their certificates of competency and compliance
- accidents and accident reports
- all Safe Work Method Statements (or JSAs)
- all requests for inspections.
Finally, all contractors must be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act in their state in reference to:
- the duties of the employer
- the duties of the employee
- the duties of self-employed persons.
Check with your state's authority for details about these categories.