Guidance on occuPaTionaL HeaLTH and SaFeTY in GoVeRnMenT

CONTENTS
Foreword 2
Why is OHS in procurement important? 4
Model of better practice OHS in procurement 8
Steps for applying the model 9
STEP 1: Planning 9
STEP 2: Preparing to approach the market 11
STEP 3: Evaluating submissions 14
STEP 4: Contract negotiation and award 15
STEP 5: Contract management 15
STEP 6: Termination/transition 17
STEP 7: Contract evaluation 18
APPENDIX 1 – OHS considerations in the procurement process – Checklist 19
APPENDIX 2 – OHS risk management 22
APPENDIX 3 – OHS checklist for off-the-shelf products 26
APPENDIX 4 – OHS contract clauses for contracts for services 28
APPENDIX 5 – Tenderer OHS systems management questionnaire 32
APPENDIX 6 – Suppliers’ health and safety plan 40
APPENDIX 7 – OHS risk assessment worksheet 44
APPENDIX 8 – Safe work procedures 46
APPENDIX 9 – Example: Evaluating OHS criteria 49
APPENDIX 10 – Induction checklist 50
APPENDIX 11 – Supplier’s OHS performance report 51
APPENDIX 12 – Contract evaluation report 53
Glossary 54
<strong>Guidance</strong> on OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY IN GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT