Work Health and Safety (WHS) Obligations

Every Owners Corporation has a responsibility to help ensure common property is maintained in a manner that minimises foreseeable risks to residents, visitors, contractors and workers. While the specific obligations vary depending on the building and activities undertaken, effective Work Health and Safety (WHS) management is an essential part of responsible strata governance.

Areas commonly requiring attention include:

• Identifying and managing hazards on common property.
• Safe access for contractors and maintenance personnel.
• Managing high-risk work and contractor inductions where appropriate.
• Maintaining plant, equipment and shared facilities.
• Recording and responding to incidents.
• Coordinating repairs promptly when safety issues are identified.
• Monitoring contractor WHS compliance.

A proactive approach to WHS not only helps reduce the risk of accidents but also supports effective maintenance planning and protects the long-term interests of the Owners Corporation.

At Strata Real Estate Services, WHS considerations are incorporated into our day-to-day management practices. Through planned inspections, contractor management, TaskFlo contractor compliance and proactive maintenance coordination, we help committees identify risks early and implement practical solutions before they become larger problems.