The role of the Federal Safety Commissioner (FSC) is to use the influence of the Australian Government as a client and provider of capital to foster improved occupational health and safety (OHS) performance in the building and construction industry.
In particular, the FSC works to ensure that contractors who want to work on Australian Government projects make OHS a key factor in the way they go about their business.
The functions of the Federal Safety Commissioner include:
- promotion of best practice OHS on Australian Government building and construction projects;
- development and administration of the Australian Government Building and Construction OHS Accreditation Scheme;
- promotion of the adoption of safe design on Australian Government construction projects with the aim to eliminate and/or minimise OHS risk during the construction phase; and
- working with industry stakeholders to identify initiatives that will lead to an improved OHS performance in the industry.
The FSC consults widely with industry, OHS authorities and other relevant agencies, and champions a cooperative approach to improving OHS performance across the Australian building and construction industry.