OH&S Initiatives

The successful management of Regis Construction Group and contractor safety involves Occupational Health & Safety requirements being fully integrated into every aspect of the construction delivery process.

Regis Construction Group has implemented a systems approach to OH&S Management that is integrated with our, recognising Best Practice standards.

Regis Construction Group has, in the past, and continues to participate in, a wide range of decision-making bodies that deal with OH&S. These include work cover and other professional bodies.

The Regis Construction Group corporate safety management system has provided the focus for the company's successful management of OH&S on Regis Construction Group projects.

The Regis Construction Group Safety system involves:

• Prequalification requirements for OH&S are detailed by Regis Construction Group, including those relevant to contractors and subcontractors.
• Design & Planning: A risk-based approach to hazard assessment of the design would be employed by Regis Construction Group to reduce the risks of OH&S issues arising during the construction and post-construction phases of the project.
• Tender Selection Phase: Requirements for OH&S responsibilities and roles will be clearly detailed in all tender and contract documentation. Tenderers will be evaluated and weighted against objective OH&S criteria.
• Construction Phase

A comprehensive Site Safety Plan will be developed that addresses all aspects of OHS&R on the project. The plan will include the need for:

• An OHS and Level 2 first aid officer on site at all times.
• Compulsory site safety inductions
• Regular ongoing site safety meetings
• Audits and regular reviews, benchmarked against project objectives and system requirements
• Consultation between all interested parties
• Ongoing safety training for site staff and construction workers.

Current Regis Construction Group OH&S initiatives include:

• Risk Management Program: An innovative risk management program is being developed that will be utilised to assist in the management of OH&S risk. OH&S risk management training is provided to all Regis Construction Group on-site staff.
• Return to Work Co-ordinators: Regis Construction Group has introduced this service to assist subcontractors to manage their injured workers and to ultimately assist subcontractors to improve their safety performance in order to prevent reoccurrences.
• First Aid Reporting System: A first aid reporting system is being developed that will more efficiently provide data for reference in developing project-based and company-wide OH&S training/programmes.
• Responding to Recent Industry Fatalities Involving Work at Height
• Regis Construction Group is introducing an awareness programme on this subject across all projects.