Constructing a Safe Future

CCAWA HEALTH AND SAFETY CHARTER

The Construction Contractors Association of Western Australia Inc (CCA) represents the state’s leading construction contracting organisations.

Our Vision

A construction industry free of fatalities and permanent injuries with a positive health and safety culture caring for the wellbeing of its community.

Our Values and Beliefs

CCAWA members value:

Respect
Communication
Cooperation
Innovation
Integrity

CCAWA members believe:

Safety and employee wellbeing are paramount
All life threatening incidents can be prevented
isks and hazards can be eliminated or managed
That common standards, practice, terminology and competencies can be developed
A positive health and safety culture framework is essential
Leaders at every level are accountable for safety
People at every level are responsible for safety

Objectives

Our objectives are to:

Provide strong leadership within the industry
Promote a sustainable and mature safety culture in the building and construction industry not only for member companies but including, clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers
Contribute to the development of current and future legislation which reflects the vision of the CCAWA
Promote transparent health and safety reporting

Key Focus

Our focus is on:

The management of high risk work and high consequence issues to develop a healthy and safer workplace
The advancement of health and safety policy and regulation
Knowledge sharing and communication of lessons learnt between members
Involving stakeholders in workplace health and safety practices
The interaction of design and safety through the promotion and application of higher order hierarchal controls
Recognising and celebrating excellence in safety
Engagement and partnership with key industry groups and regulators