On 1 June 2023, an Enforceable Undertaking was accepted in the Queensland after two workers were injured in a Queensland Museum.
Author: Naomi Kemp
Naomi is a certified OHS Professional and the founder of Safe Expectations, specialising in the facilitation of Enforceable Undertakings. She is a pragmatic safety coach who challenges ‘the way it has always been done’ and helps leaders during pivotal times set safe expectations and make safety happen.
NT – Transport PCBU Enforceable Undertaking
In late 2020 an Enforceable Undertaking was accepted in the Northern Territory after a worker was fatally injured in a transport business.
SA – Agriculture PCBU Enforceable Undertaking
Recently accepted Enforceable Undertaking in South Australia after a worker sustained serious injuries from mobile plant interface in agricultural business.
VIC – Agricultural PCBU Enforceable Undertaking
Recently accepted Enforceable Undertaking in VIC after a number of issues identified in an agricultural business.
QLD – Construction PCBU Enforceable Undertaking
Enforceable Undertaking accepted in November 2021, following several incidents at a Qld major construction project.
VIC – Civil Construction PCBU Enforceable Undertaking
Enforceable Undertaking accepted in VIC after a worker sustained serious crush injuries in a civil construction business.
NSW – Steel Fabrication PCBU Enforceable Undertaking
Recently accepted Enforceable Undertaking in NSW after welder sustained serious crush injuries in Steel Fabrication business.
NSW – Local Government Enforceable Undertaking
Recently accepted Enforceable Undertaking in New South Wales after two council workers sustained serious injuries from an overhead powerline strike.
QLD – Manufacturing PCBU & Director Enforceable Undertaking 2022
Recently accepted Enforceable Undertaking in Queensland after a worker sustained crushed hand in Manufacturing business.
Formwork Compliance Audits – Construction Industry Qld
WHSQ is conducting compliance audits in the formwork sector of the construction industry.
WHY?
Because formwork incidents involving the collapse or failure of formwork systems and components can have serious consequences. Several formwork incidents this year have highlighted the need for improvements in the safe construction and use of formwork systems.
WHAT DO THEY LOOK FOR?
Stage one will be a desktop audit focussing on formwork documentation.
Stage two will be an audit of the formwork structure and verifying the documented formwork systems. This will include the inspection of erected formwork systems and safe work practices.
The audits will assess compliance with the Formwork Code of Practice 2016.
WHO IS BEING TARGETED?
This is a state-wide campaign targeting employers whose business involves formwork construction activities, formwork designers and engineers, formwork contractors and principal contractors.
HOW DO YOU PREPARE?
During the audits inspectors will focus on:
- documentation
- inspection practices
- modular proprietary formwork systems
- bracing
- defective material
- erection and dismantling procedures
- other trade workers
- access and egress
- stacked materials
- lifting
- training of workers.
You should review your work practices to ensure your workplace complies with the Formwork Code of Practice 2016.
Find out more at https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/construction/articles/formwork-industry-compliance-audits