Work Health and Safety
Council has a legal obligation under NSW Work Health and Safety Legislation to reasonably ensure the health and safety of everyone in the workplace, which includes when engaging and using contractor services.
Council selects service contractors through a tender process that includes an evaluation of the prospective organisation’s health and safety systems.
Demonstrating Health and Safety
Council requires service contractors to provide the following information, as a minimum, to your Council contact prior to work commencing:
- Business ABN, street and postal address
- Principal contact details (mobile phone and email)
- Certificate of Currency – Public and Product Liability ($20 million)
- Workers’ Compensation Insurance Certificate
- Specific permits or licences required for the job
- Site specific Safe Work Method Statements for high-risk work
- Management plans as required (Safety Management Plan, Traffic Management Plan, etc)
- Safety data sheets for any chemicals you bring on site
- Evidence of a system of consultation with your workers (e.g. toolbox talks)
Contact your Council contact if you have any questions or for further information, or email council@bayside.nsw.gov.au