CPSU recently referred the ongoing issues with the office refurbishment at 8 Nicholson Street to WorkSafe after members raised concerns with; the lack of space & privacy, appropriate mix of workstation designs, levels of consultation, and consideration of individual work and task requirements.

Our Victorian Public Service Agreement now includes Occupational Health and Safety clauses which require the employer to adhere to OHS statutory requirements, including regulations and compliance codes as a minimum and will be improved upon where practicable.

The compliance code for Workplace amenities and work environment makes references to tertiary space requirements.

WorkSafe entered Nicholson street to conduct an inspection about these concerns last week.

The WorkSafe Inspector states that a functional analysis of employee needs is the basis for determining tertiary space.

CPSU have written to the Acting Secretary for a copy of the functional analysis undertaken by the Department.

If you have any enquiries in relation to the OHS issues regarding the refurbishment, please contact CPSU OHS Officer Carl Marsich.

KAREN BATT
CPSU Victorian Branch Secretary / Federal Secretary

Tuesday 11th July 2017