FSC Online to improve safety standards in Commonwealth projects

A new online platform will help businesses undertaking Commonwealth-funded building and construction work to apply for and manage their accreditation under the Australian Government Building and Construction WHS Accreditation Scheme.


FSC Online, released by Employment Minister Eric Abetz on 30 April 2015, has been designed by the Federal Safety Commissioner (FSC). It is designed to ensure that companies undertaking building and construction work that is funded by the federal government “comply with the highest workplace safety standards”, according to Mr Abetz.

“The Government is committed to using its purchasing power to drive the highest standards of safety in the building industry. These changes further improve safety by encouraging more building companies to seek accreditation and strive for best practice safety approaches”, Mr Abetz said.

The Accreditation Scheme has also undergone some changes. Unaccredited companies are now allowed to enter into alliance and joint venture arrangements with accredited companies. This is subject to approval by the FSC.


Further information about FSC Online is available here.



“This article originally appeared on CCH Australia and is reproduced with permission”

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