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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.