BCGBC4007A Plan building or construction work
- Prepare condition report
- Prepare documentation
- Develop, track and revise project timeframes
- Organise materials
- Organise labour
- Occupational health and safety
Initial checks in site preparationOccupational health and safety
When a contractor takes possession of a building site to commence a new project, there are several steps that should be taken to meet occupational health and safety (OHS) standards and ensure the safety of workers who will be employed on the site.
The OHS Act requires an employer to provide and maintain a working environment that is as safe as practicable and without risks to health. Every Australian state has similar aims and regulations in their occupational health and safety policies although each individual state has some specific rights and responsibilities.
The employee is expected to take reasonable care for their own health and safety and also the health and safety of others who may be affected by their actions.
Good management of health and safety can also save money. Taking positive preventative action will:
- improve worker morale leading to higher productivity
- improve work methods
- lower the incidence of workers' compensation claims
- minimise work stoppages due to safety disputes, investigation of incidents etc
- reduce the possibility of action from WorkCover or WorkSafe authorities.