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Good health and safety isn’t about stopping work — it’s about having simple, clear processes so everyone understands how to get the job done safely.

When you plan the work and manage the risks, you build a site where safety becomes second nature.

Risk assessments 

Before starting any task, pause and look at what could go wrong. A couple of minutes now can prevent someone from getting hurt later.

What good looks like

• Walk the work area before starting
• Identify anything that could cause harm: This includes people, tools, equipment and the environment
• Talk to your team, they’ll spot things you might miss
• Put controls in place before work begins
  (e.g. barriers, edge protection, correct tools, PPE)
• Reassess if the job or conditions change
  (new workers, weather change, new equipment)
  

Best practice tips

• Use the HazardCo app to record hazards and controls as you go
• Take photos to show what you’ve put in place
• Keep it short and clear — risk assessments should be fast and practical
• Update it throughout the day, not just at the start
  

If it’s not recorded, it’s easy to miss and hard to manage.

Site reviews

A clean, well-run site is a safer site. Regular checks keep everyone on track.

What good looks like

• Walk the site daily.
• Check access ways, housekeeping, scaffolding, excavations, lifting zones
• Look for trip hazards, unsecured materials, poor signage
• Make sure everyone is inducted, briefed, and wearing the right PPE
• Confirm that emergency equipment and first aid are easy to access
• Speak with workers, ask what they’re seeing and listen to their feedback and listen to their feedback
  

Best practice tips

• Use the Site Review tool to record findings and assign actions
• Fix small issues on the spot, don’t leave them for later
• Share the review at toolbox meetings so everyone stays aligned

Good sites don’t just happen,, they’re reviewed and improved every day.

Safety is a mindset

Safety isn’t a box to tick,  it’s how you work.

• Risks change,, so check them often
• People change,, so involve and train your team
• Sites change,, so review and adapt as you go

When everyone takes action, speaks up, and looks out for each other, safety becomes part of everyday work, not just an extra task.

Any questions, get in touch with the team at HazardCo