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Here is how to keep your crew safe, dry, and working efficiently this winter.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Do your morning walk-around<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Before the tools come out, check the site. If you\u2019re in a part of the country that gets frosty or snowed under, clear those walkways, stairs, and platforms before anyone steps on them. Gravity always wins, but it wins a lot easier on ice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Jump on the <\/span><b>HazardCo App<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> first thing and run a quick <\/span><b>Site Assessment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to log any new winter hazards.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Watch the roads (and the yard)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Winter driving risks don\u2019t stop at the site gate. Mud, ice, and surface water can turn your work yard into a skating rink. Remind the team to slow down, take extra care in the utes and diggers, and regularly check their tyres and tread.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Got 5 minutes?<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Run a <\/span><b>Vehicle Checklist<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> on your app to make sure the fleet\u2019s wipers, lights, brakes and tyres are actually up to the job.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Keep an eye on the sky<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Don\u2019t let a sudden downpour catch you out. Check the forecast before you head out so you can plan the day. If nasty weather is rolling in after lunch, get the outdoor jobs ticked off early and save the indoor fit-outs for when the heavens open.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Gear up properly<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The right PPE makes all the difference when you\u2019re battling the elements. Make sure the team is sorted with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Layers:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> High-vis jackets and warm layers. A liner under the hard hat keeps the heat in, just make sure to use a chin strap so it doesn&#8217;t blow away in a gale.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Clear vision:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Give safety glasses a spray with anti-fog tech so the team can actually see what they\u2019re cutting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Good gloves:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> You want them warm enough to stop numb fingers, but not so thick that the team can&#8217;t grip their tools safely.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Dry feet:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Waterproof boots with a solid grip are a must. Pro-tip: double up on socks to keep the moisture away.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>We\u2019re in this together<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A safe site is a productive site, even in the depths of July. Keep it simple, look out for your mates, and let\u2019s get through the cold snap in one piece.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Got questions or need a hand setting up your winter checklists? Give the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hazardco.com\/au\/contact-us\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">HazardCo Team <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a buzz, we\u2019re here to help.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Winter weather can hit hard. We\u2019re talking freezing winds, pouring rain, and temperatures that make you question your life choices. Between slippery scaffolding, numb fingers, and gear getting wrecked, the colder months bring a whole new set of hazards to site. 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