We are able to assist organisations seeking to gain federal accreditation with:

Gap Analysis against OFSC Criteria

Adjustment and upgrade of existing Occupational Health and Safety Systems to meet OFSC Criteria

Coaching and mentoring

Site Audits reviews against the OHS, Scheme and Major Hazard Criteria

To receive more information and support contact a MACSSGROUP Consultant.

Federal Safety Commission Accreditation Scheme (FSC)

MACSS Consultants are accreditated Federal Safety Officers (FSOs) contracted to the Office of the Federal Safety Commission (OFSC).

The role of Federal Safety Officers is to act as third party auditors, conducting on site auditing of companies seeking accreditation or who are currently accredited under the Australian Government Building and Construction OHS Accreditation Scheme.

MACSS consultants are experienced specialists who have the ability to provide Federal Safety Commission Accreditation Scheme consultancy services and audits.

We are able to assist organisations seeking to gain federal accreditation to review their systems and standards to ensure they meet the level required by the Australian Government Building and Construction OHS Accreditation Scheme Criteria.

To achieve accreditation, applicants must satisfy the following FSC Scheme criteria:

Have a certified OHS Management system. This needs to be certified to AS/NZS 4801:2001 or, alternatively, certified to OHSAS 18001:2007.

Be able to demonstrate the ability to manage construction hazards and high risk activities

Have Site Audits conducted

Demonstrated Senior Management Commitment to OHS

Integration of safe design principles into the risk management process

Whole of project OHS consultation and communication

Demonstrated effective subcontractor OHS management arrangements across building and construction projects

Whole of project performance measurement

OHS training and competency to deal with safety risks