Bridging the gap between workers and management. The Leading Hand plays a pivotal role on construction sites, ensuring work runs smoothly, workers stay safe and quality is maintained. […]
Safety Work
Top 10 Excavation Work Safety Tips Every Worker Should Know
Excavation work is an essential part of many construction projects, but it comes with its own set of risks. From trench collapses to the exposure of underground utilities, […]
What is a Confined Space in the Building Industry?
From time-to-time, building industry workers are required to enter confined spaces to reach hard-to-get-to places and complete work. A “confined space” refers to an area not designed for […]
What is the difference between SOPs and SWMS?
On-site safety is a day-to-day, moment-to-moment set of decisions in the construction industry, and is critical to keep you and your workmates from harm. Two documents that help […]
What Does a Health and Safety Representative Do?
Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) play a crucial role in the workplace, and particularly on construction sites. Managing health and safety is essential in dynamic settings like construction […]
What is WHS?
Understanding Work Health and Safety (WHS) in Australia: A Comprehensive Guide for Tradespeople and Construction Workers. What is WHS? WHS, or Work Health and Safety, is a critical […]
The Ultimate Guide to OH and S for Builders and Tradespeople
In building and construction, Occupational Health and Safety (OH and S or OH&S) is not just a requirement; it’s a crucial aspect of ensuring a safe and productive […]
PCBU in WHS: Responsibilities for Safer Workplaces
To get a better understanding of what a PCBU is in WHS, we will first look at what it stands for. Then, we’ll go through how it relates […]
Principal Contractor: Obligations and Responsibilities
In construction, a principal contractor assumes a pivotal position to ensure the smooth execution of projects. They actively oversee and coordinate various aspects of construction, with a primary […]
How to write a construction WHS policy
A construction WHS Policy aims to ensure the safety of all workers on a construction site. A construction WHS Policy is a written commitment from a construction company. […]