Commonwealth Numbered Regulations Commonwealth Numbered Regulations(1) The Federal Safety Commissioner may accredit a person for a period if:
(a) the person (the applicant ) applies for accreditation under section 9; and
(b) the applicant has agreed to a pre-accreditation audit being carried out under section 12; and
(c) the Commissioner is satisfied that the applicant has appropriate WHS policies and procedures and safe work practices.
Note 1: For notice of a decision under this subsection, see section 14.
Note 2: For conditions of accreditation, see sections 15 and 16 and paragraph 18(1)(a).
(2) The period of accreditation must not exceed 6 years, and may not be extended.
Note: To remain accredited after the end of a period of accreditation, an accredited person must apply for a new accreditation.
(3) In making a decision under subsection (1), the Federal Safety Commissioner must have regard to the following matters:
(a) the applicant's WHSMS;
(b) the applicant's experience (if any) in dealing with construction hazards or high risk activities;
(c) the applicant's record in relation to workplace safety;
(d) subject to section 13, the findings of a pre-accreditation audit of the applicant.
(4) The Federal Safety Commissioner must also have regard to the performance of the applicant in relation to the following focus points:
(a) demonstrated senior management commitment to WHS;
(b) demonstrated effective subcontractor WHS management;
(c) integration of safe design principles into the risk management process;
(d) whole of project WHS consultation and communication;
(e) whole of project WHS performance measurement;
(f) WHS training requirements.