Reminder: Accreditation Documents for Assessors

Recent changes to the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017, fixed penalties, has introduced on the spot fines for Assessors who do not have their accreditation document available for inspection, the fixed penalty is $200 for the individual.

Reminder to all Assessors, the Regulation and Conditions requires that the accreditation document is available for inspection, including by persons that the Assessor is conducting a competency assessment.

So remember, have your SafeWork NSW Accredited Assessor document/photo ID card available at all high risk work licence Assessments.