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Safety Work

A confident Leading Hand smiles at the camera in front of a completed building.

The Role of a Leading Hand

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. […]

A construction site worker stands in front of an excavator.

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, […]

Construction site confined space signage and documentation

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 […]

Image of a construction worker operating a forklift. Before starting he consulted a Safe Operating Procedure.

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 […]

A health and safety representative smiles at the camera on a construction site.

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 […]

Understanding 'what is WHS' is crucial to keep tradespeople and construction workers safe on site.

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 […]

OH and S gear pictured - work boots, hard hat, safety goggle and gloves

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 […]

Two PBCU stand next to a car, they are responsible for WHS

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 […]

The principal contractor discusses a project with the architect on site.

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

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.  […]