As previously advised, this new HSW Handbook chapter 鈥淗SW Collaboration with other organisations (including co-location)鈥 has been drafted to meet the requirements of section 46 of the WHS Act 2012.
The need for a process regarding collaborative work was highlighted by a recent incident at a government run research centre where the 杏吧直播 received a notice from the SafeWork SA regulator, as we were unable to demonstrate that we had discussed and agreed the safety responsibilities with our collaborative partners.
This chapter will provide a process and template for:
- facilitating a discussion between the parties involved at the commencement of a collaborative project;
- identifying the key elements of safety; and
- agreeing on which organisation has the responsibility to ensure the HSW legal requirements are met.
(e.g. is it one organisation or the other or is it a shared responsibility?)
The template includes activities such as:
- hazard management;
- provision of information, instruction, training and supervision;
- workplace monitoring/inspections;
- maintenance and use of plant/equipment;
- management of hazardous chemicals (including radiation);
- personal protective equipment;
- reporting of safety issues and incidents; and
- emergency management.
Please note: There is a requirement for the retention of HSW Collaboration agreements in accordance with the State Records Act.
The Supervisor/Person in control of the area/activity needs to ensure that they have a system in place for retaining the agreement. This is a requirement under the State Records Act . The agreement may be stored locally until placed into the 杏吧直播鈥檚 archiving system.
The 杏吧直播鈥檚 Records Management Office can be contacted for further assistance/information if required.