Edition 44, May 2007

Australian Government committed to building a safer construction industry

The first group of companies to achieve full accreditation under the Australian Government's new building and contruction scheme has been announced. 

The fourteen companies are now accredited under the Australian Government Building and Construction OHS Accreditation Scheme, which began operation in March 2006. The scheme demonstrates the shared commitment of the Australian Government and the building and construction industry to improve occupational health and safety.

Since October 2006, head contractors who wish to contract for major Australian Government building and construction projects need to be accredited under the scheme.  Forty-five of the nation's largest construction contractors have applied for full accreditation.

For more information about the scheme and accreditation visit www.fsc.gov.au or call the FSC Assist Line on 1800 652 500.

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