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Federal Safety Office Accreditation Assistance Only builders who are accredited under the Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner (OFSC) Accreditation Scheme can enter into head contracts for building work that is funded directly or indirectly by the Australian Government. The OFSC Accreditation Scheme applies to projects with a value of $3 million or more.

Achieving OFSC Accreditation is a two-stage assessment process comprising of a desktop assessment and an on-site audit. OFSC Accreditation sets a high benchmark and some applicants may need several months and repeat audits to reach the standards it requires.

 

Click here to see the OFSC Accreditation Scheme audit criteria.

 

Note: Evidence of a Health and Safety (OHS) Management System certified to AS4801 or, alternatively, certified to OHSAS 18001 specifications is a prerequisite for OFSC Accreditation.

Is OFSC Accreditation something you want?
At Advantage Safety & Risk Management Services, our consultants have had plenty of experience helping organisations achieve or maintain OFSC Accreditation. Whether you need help from the beginning or are simply looking for some assistance in maintaining your OFSC Accreditation, we can assist by:

• Helping satisfy the prerequisite of having a certified OHS Management System;
• Conducting gap audits on your existing OHS Management System to see how it will hold up to the OFSC Accreditation audit criteria;
• Developing an existing OHS Management System to meet the requirements of OFSC Accreditation;
• Providing guidance on how to fix any corrective actions found from a recently completed OFSC Accreditation audit; and
• Coaching relevant staff on what to expect from the Federal Safety Officer conducting your OFSC Accreditation audit.

Please contact us to further discuss your accreditation requirements.