It is a requirement of the Occupational Health & Safety Act (Vic) 2004 Section 26 that “A person who (whether an owner or otherwise i.e. Owner Corporation) has to any extent, the management or control of a workplace, must ensure that the workplace and the means of entering and leaving it are safe and without risks to health.”

Penalties can range up to $900,000 and an offence under Section 23(1) is indictable.

Occupational health & safety can be ensured by:

	identifying hazards and;
	assessing risks that may result from hazards and;
	deciding on control measures to prevent or minimise the level of risks and;
	implementing control measures and;
	monitoring and reviewing the effectiveness of the measures.

A Buildcheck OH&S Audit identifies hazards, prioritises risks, recommends control measures and provides control measures costings.

If required, Buildcheck can implement the control measures and monitor their effectiveness.