South Australian Current Regulations

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS 2012 - REG 309

309—WHS management plan—preparation

        (1)         The principal contractor for a construction project must prepare a written WHS management plan for the workplace before work on the project commences.

Maximum penalty:

            (a)         In the case of an individual—$6 000.

            (b)         In the case of a body corporate—$30 000.

        (2)         A WHS management plan must include the following:

            (a)         the names, positions and health and safety responsibilities of all persons at the workplace whose positions or roles involve specific health and safety responsibilities in connection with the project;

            (b)         the arrangements in place, between any persons conducting a business or undertaking at the workplace where the construction project is being undertaken, for consultation, co-operation and the co-ordination of activities in relation to compliance with their duties under the Act and these regulations;

            (c)         the arrangements in place for managing any work health and safety incidents that occur;

            (d)         any site-specific health and safety rules, and the arrangements for ensuring that all persons at the workplace are informed of these rules;

            (e)         the arrangements for the collection and any assessment, monitoring and review of safe work method statements at the workplace.