Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00779:clause:1_8
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00779
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 8
Character Range: 6353–8259

8  Accreditation by the Federal Safety Commissioner
 (1) The Federal Safety Commissioner may accredit a person for a period if:
 (a) the person (the applicant) applies for accreditation under section 9; and
 (b) the applicant has agreed to a pre-accreditation audit being carried out under section 12; and
 (c) the Commissioner is satisfied that the applicant has, and is implementing and will implement, appropriate WHS policies and procedures and safe work practices; and
 (d) the Commissioner is satisfied that the applicant is complying, and will comply, with the performance requirements of the National Construction Code that relate to building materials.
Note 1: For notice of a decision under this subsection, see section 14.
Note 2: For conditions of accreditation, see sections 15 and 16 and paragraph 18(1)(a).
 (2) The period of accreditation must not exceed 6 years, and may not be extended.
Note: To remain accredited after the end of a period of accreditation, an accredited person must apply for a new accreditation.
 (3) In making a decision under subsection (1), the Federal Safety Commissioner must have regard to the following matters:
 (a) the applicant's WHSMS;
 (b) the applicant's experience (if any) in dealing with construction hazards or high risk activities;
 (c) the applicant's record in relation to workplace safety;
 (d) subject to section 13, the findings of a pre‑accreditation audit of the applicant.
 (4) The Federal Safety Commissioner must also have regard to the performance of the applicant in relation to the following focus points:
 (a) demonstrated senior management commitment to WHS;
 (b) demonstrated effective subcontractor WHS management;
 (c) integration of safe design principles into the risk management process;
 (d) whole of project WHS consultation and communication;
 (e) whole of project WHS performance measurement;
 (f) WHS training requirements.