Safety Roles & Responsibility

Who owns safety on a placement?

Responsibility is shared across every party. The goal is simple: the right person does the right safety task at the right time.

Responsibility Matrix

S

Skillforce

  • Match skills and qualifications to the correct role.
  • Confirm risk assumptions and discuss controls with the client.
  • Escalate concerns that impact suitability or safety readiness.
C

Host Client

  • Provide induction and task instructions before work starts.
  • Maintain safe systems, plant boundaries and supervision.
  • Issue emergency procedures and incident response.
W

Worker

  • Follow induction and stop if unsure.
  • Report unsafe conditions immediately.
  • Complete incident reporting promptly.

If roles overlap

Prioritise immediate containment and then escalate so the issue is tracked and controlled.

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