Why We Ask These Questions: 
To clarify who holds legal and WHS responsibilities at each site.  

• If a subcontractor runs a branch, you must verify they comply with all your safety, CoR and insurance standards; otherwise your business may still be held responsible. 

What It’s Based On: 

• Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011 (Cth) r 39 – obligation to provide information, training and instruction to all workers and ensure contractors are inducted and competent. 

• Heavy Vehicle National Law ch 6 – CoR duties extend to any party (including subcontractors) in control of heavy-vehicle operations. 

• Model WHS Regulation r 53 – duty to investigate and record incidents, including those involving subcontractors. 

• AFRA Code of Conduct cl 7 – requires members to ensure contractors and subcontractors meet CoR, WHS and insurance requirements. 

What We’re Looking For: 

Question	Why It Matters	What You Need to Show
Is this branch run by a subcontractor?	Determines who is directly responsible for safety, CoR and insurance compliance at this location.	Subcontractor agreement for the branch showing scope of work, responsibility clauses, and evidence of their induction, CoR training and insurance verification.