Team briefings for employees were held on a daily basis and acted as a forum to: discuss any new safe work method statements, plant or substances on site report on any incidents or accidents from the previous day discuss the work planned for the coming day and WHS in general. SMARTEK system Walker Corporation engaged a consultant to develop an IT system to assist with managing safety and general administration. The SMARTEK system allows for: photographic induction cards monitoring of certificates of competency changes in induction certificates currency of workers compensation certificates scanners to ensure an accurate tally of personnel on site (for use in an emergency). Results As a result of the site safety management plan, site safety committee and SMARTEK system the Broadway Shopping Centre expansion was a safety conscious environment catering to shop employees, visitors and construction workers. This project won an award for safety in the Master Builders Association of NSW awards and was a finalist in 2006 of the Master Builders Australia National Building & Construction Awards. For further information about this safety initiative contact: Walker Corporation Head Office Ph: 02 8765 5000 About these case studies The Australian Government is committed to improving the WHS standards for all workers on building and construction projects. These case studies have been developed to share practical ideas that can be adopted by industry to assist in their own management of WHS issues. The Federal Safety Commissioner consults widely with industry, WHS authorities and other relevant agencies to promote a cooperative approach to improving WHS performance. The vision of the Federal Safety Commissioner is a building and construction industry where no one is harmed.
Team briefings for employees were held on a daily basis and acted as a forum to: discuss any new safe work method statements, plant or substances on site report on any incidents or accidents from the previous day discuss the work planned for the coming day and WHS in general. SMARTEK system Walker Corporation engaged a consultant to develop an IT system to assist with managing safety and general administration. The SMARTEK system allows for: photographic induction cards monitoring of certificates of competency changes in induction certificates currency of workers compensation certificates scanners to ensure an accurate tally of personnel on site (for use in an emergency). Results As a result of the site safety management plan, site safety committee and SMARTEK system the Broadway Shopping Centre expansion was a safety conscious environment catering to shop employees, visitors and construction workers. This project won an award for safety in the Master Builders Association of NSW awards and was a finalist in 2006 of the Master Builders Australia National Building & Construction Awards. For further information about this safety initiative contact: Walker Corporation Head Office Ph: 02 8765 5000 About these case studies The Australian Government is committed to improving the WHS standards for all workers on building and construction projects. These case studies have been developed to share practical ideas that can be adopted by industry to assist in their own management of WHS issues. The Federal Safety Commissioner consults widely with industry, WHS authorities and other relevant agencies to promote a cooperative approach to improving WHS performance. The vision of the Federal Safety Commissioner is a building and construction industry where no one is harmed.
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