We operate under strict safety standards to protect our team, contractors, clients, and community throughout every stage of construction.
WestPeak Constructions maintains a safety-driven culture aligned with Victorian regulations and industry best practices. Every project is delivered with a focus on preventing hazards, reducing risk, and ensuring safe working conditions at all times.
We actively promote safety awareness, training, and compliance to create a secure environment for everyone on-site.
We comply with all relevant OH&S laws, codes of practice, and industry requirements across Melbourne and Victoria. This includes:
Our goal is to maintain a fully compliant worksite that meets legal obligations and exceeds safety expectations.
All personnel entering the site are required to wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) based on the work being performed. This may include safety helmets, high-visibility clothing, protective footwear, gloves, eye protection, and, where necessary, hearing protection.
PPE must be worn correctly at all times, kept in good condition, and replaced immediately if damaged or deemed unsafe. Ensuring proper use of PPE helps maintain a safe and compliant work environment for everyone on-site.
To maintain a safe work environment, contractors must follow these rules:
We use a proactive risk-management approach designed to prevent accidents before they occur. Our process includes:
By managing risks early, we protect people, property, and project timelines.
In the event of an incident, near-miss, or identified hazard, our team follows a structured reporting and response procedure to ensure:
Transparency and quick action are key to maintaining a safe worksite.
Our core OH&S governance framework, used across every WestPeak project to meet Victorian construction safety regulations. Available for download by clients, subcontractors, and project partners.
Comprehensive worksite rules covering general prohibitions, PPE standards, working at heights, falling objects, electrical and plant safety, scaffolds, trenches, hot work, welding, hazardous substances and UV protection. Required reading for all on-site personnel.
Mandatory site-specific induction record for contractors and employees. Captures personal details, OHS Coordination Plan acknowledgement, site safety rules, and worker signature. Required before any worker commences construction on a WestPeak site.
Safe Work Method Statement for working at height — covering risk assessment, PPE, overhead services, ladders, fall arrest systems on roofs, scaffold, elevated work platforms (EWP), and safe leaving of the work area. Compliant with Victorian Construction Regulations.
Project-level OHS Coordination Plan template — used on every WestPeak project over the regulatory threshold. Documents people with health and safety responsibilities, project coordination arrangements, subcontractor responsibilities, and incident management procedures.
Download our PPE guides, manual handling resources, and the WestPeak Pocket Guide to Construction Safety. Designed to support our team, subcontractors, and partners across every Melbourne site.
Comprehensive WestPeak field-ready handbook covering site rules, PPE standards, hazard reporting, and emergency procedures. Updated October 2024.