Provide Queensland industry input into national WHS Standard
Expressions of interest now open for the Queensland ForestFit Certification pilot of the WHS Standard.
In Queensland the ForestFit Certification pilot will be used to test the WHS Standard and assurance process with a diversity of local forest businesses to ensure national alignment.
The pilot will also test the processes and the digital technology developed to support the certification.
Submit your EOI by 30 Aug (Mon)
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EOI application outcome 03 Sep (Fri)
ForestFit is being jointly developed by industry and the State Governments in partnership with Australian Forest Contractors Association (AFCA).
By participating in the pilot your feedback and input will influence the:
- WHS process to be implemented in State authorised forest harvesting operations.
- Final certification framework, processes and criteria for national roll out of the WHS Standard.
Forest businesses participating in the pilot will have the opportunity to be one of the first ForestFit certified businesses in the country, highlighting their commitment to work health and safety, environmental practices and business sustainability.
ForestFit certification objectives
- Promote continuous improvement and sustainable business, safety and environmental practices.
- Create efficiencies in compliance and auditing of business, safety and environmental performance.
- Provide assurance to the forest industry and regulators of best practice implementation and risk management.
