Federal Safety Office Accreditation (OFSC)

The Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner (OFSC) is an Australian government body in charge of enhancing workplace health and safety (WHS) standards in the building and construction industries.

What does the OFSC do?

  • Collaborates with industry and the government to establish high WHS standards for construction projects.
  • Manages the Australian Government’s Building and Construction Work Health and Safety Accreditation Scheme.
  • Promotes safe practices throughout the building industry.

Only builders with OFSC accreditation can enter into head contracts for building work that is funded directly or indirectly by the Australian Government.

The scheme applies to projects with a value of $3 million or more.

Feddersen Consulting Group assists clients requiring a Safety System that complies with the Federal Safety Commission Accreditation Scheme and any other applicable standards.

If you are looking for a Work Health and Safety (WHS) Consultant to conduct an WHS Compliance Auditor Gap Analysis, then get in touch with us today and speak with one of our Safety Management Consultants.

What is the Accreditation Scheme?

The Accreditation Scheme is a scheme that requires construction companies to adhere to particular safety procedures in order to improve worksite safety. Companies that achieve the Scheme’s requirements become accredited and can bid on government-funded building projects.

The Scheme improves the construction industry’s overall safety record by requiring enterprises to follow safe work procedures. It also enables the government to leverage its position as a major construction client to encourage a safety culture throughout the industry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the OFSC?

The OFSC, or Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner, is an Australian government body in charge of enhancing workplace health and safety (WHS) standards in the building and construction industries.

What does the OFSC do?

  • Collaborates with industry and the government to establish high WHS standards for construction projects.
  • Manages the Australian Government’s Building and Construction Work Health and Safety Accreditation Scheme.
  • Promotes safe practices throughout the building industry.

What is the Accreditation Scheme?

The Accreditation Scheme is a scheme that requires construction companies to adhere to particular safety procedures in order to improve worksite safety. Companies that achieve the Scheme’s requirements become accredited and can bid on government-funded building projects.

Why is the Accreditation Scheme important?

The Scheme improves the construction industry’s overall safety record by requiring enterprises to follow safe work procedures. It also enables the government to leverage its position as a major construction client to encourage a safety culture throughout the industry.