Do you need a Cm3-prequalified cleaning contractor?

If you manage commercial or government buildings, you often do. Cm3 is Australia’s leading contractor WHS prequalification system. Many larger organisations and government contracts require it. It checks a contractor’s safety systems, insurance and licences before they set foot on site.

What is Cm3?

Cm3 is a contractor management and WHS prequalification system used across Australia since 2008. It assesses safe work systems, public liability and workers’ compensation insurance, licences and risk controls. Certification carries across every client that uses Cm3.

When you need a prequalified cleaner

• Government and large corporate sites often mandate Cm3, Rapid Global or Avetta.
• Multi-tenant and higher-risk buildings with real WHS exposure.
• Any site where your own compliance obligations require verified contractors.

Why it protects you

The WHS Act 2011 puts a duty of care on you that you can’t contract away. Using a prequalified cleaner shows you took reasonable steps to manage contractor safety. That matters if anything goes wrong.

What to ask a provider

Ask whether they’re prequalified through Cm3, Rapid Global or Avetta. Ask whether they can complete your organisation’s system. A professional provider either holds it already or will complete it for your contract.

Written by Edward O'Rourke, Righto. → Related: For facilities managers