Contractor Safety Agreement

Requirement for Contractors

Before contracted works begin, all contractors must read and sign the following regarding their roles and responsibilities while on site. They are to also complete the Contractor Induction.

I acknowledge that I have completed the Foundation Housing Contractor Induction and have been provided with clear guidance on how to manage hazards effectively and in line with organisational and legislative requirements. 

I confirm that: 

1. I have been made aware of the key risk areas associated with work undertaken for Foundation Housing, and the supporting procedures available to manage them. These include, but are not limited to:
   

• • Psychosocial Hazards – Aggressive or abusive behaviour from tenants, challenging client interactions, family and domestic violence situations, or distressing property conditions.
  • Contractor Management & High-Risk Work – Exposure to asbestos or hazardous chemicals, electrical work, working at heights, confined space entry, or hot works such as welding and grinding.
  • Emergency and Incident Response – Fires, medical emergencies, natural disasters, infectious disease exposure, or encountering a deceased person while on site

2. I understand that it is my responsibility to:

• • Follow the abovementioned documents and procedures at all times while undertaking work for Foundation Housing. 
  • Ensure my workers and subcontractors:
    • are made aware of and comply with these requirements; 
    • have completed asbestos awareness training and I hold evidence to support this. I can provide copies to FHL upon request. 
    • company have completed the mandatory Foundation Housing Contractor Induction prior to commencing work; 
    • present fit for work; 
    • wear and maintain appropriate PPE  
    • comply with Foundation Housing’s smoke-free policy; 
    • follow Foundation Housing protocols for tenant interaction, including contacting tenants before attendance, not attending unannounced, and ceasing work if unsafe behaviours or conditions are present; are aware of and follow Foundation Housing procedures for asbestos, sharps, squatters, drugs/alcohol, and infectious disease risks; 
    • are aware of and follow Foundation Housing procedures for asbestos, sharps, squatters,
      drugs/alcohol, and infectious disease risks;

• • Report all incidents, hazards, and near misses immediately to Foundation Housing Property Services (1300 895 205 / repairs@foundationhousing.org.au) and complete incident reporting as required. 
  • Maintain confidentiality and respect tenant privacy in accordance with the Privacy Act and Foundation Housing policies. 
  • Maintain communication and job status updates through Bricks + Agent or as directed. 
  • I will hold and maintain current police clearances (≤ 3 years old) for all workers and subcontractors and provide copies to FHL upon request. 
  • Accept that serious breaches of safety or conduct requirements may result in immediate suspension or termination of work. 

3. I acknowledge that failure to comply with these requirements may result in suspension of work, removal from the Approved Contractor List, or termination of engagement.