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Training Accountabilities & Managing Contractors

Training ContractorsPrincipal Contractors have a Common Law duty of care to protect the health, welfare & safety of contractors, including reasonable care in employment of contractors, ensuring they are competent to control systems of work; retain general supervision of work; and define respective areas of responsibility.

Construction Safety – Will your project pass the test?

Construction SafetyConstruction & refurbishment activities continue to record a consistent high number of worker fatalities. With approximately 20 serious injuries per 1,000 and 5 fatalities per 100,000 employees, SafeWork Australia has consistently identified construction as one of the highest risk industries.

Important Lessons From Kirk High Court Case

Important Lessons From Kirk High Court CaseA recent case heard by the High Court of Australia highlights the need for employers to identify, assess and control health and safety risks, for employees and contractors and adequately supervise work activities.