{"id":782,"date":"2026-09-21T01:06:46","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T01:06:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hazardco.com\/au\/?p=782"},"modified":"2026-09-22T03:32:37","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T03:32:37","slug":"a-guide-to-setting-up-hs-on-your-building-site","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hazardco.com\/au\/blog\/a-guide-to-setting-up-hs-on-your-building-site\/","title":{"rendered":"A guide to setting up H&amp;S on your building site"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Setting up site safety on a build can feel like a massive job, but it doesn\u2019t need to be a headache. Whether you\u2019re running the project or working as a subby, here\u2019s your straightforward guide to keeping the crew safe and your back covered.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Managing your contractors<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019re the main contractor, you need to know your subbies have the skills to work safely before they step foot on-site. Talk to them upfront to make sure their WHS covers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hazards, risk controls, and emergency plans<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Worker training and competency (including White Cards and SWMS)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Machinery, plant, and hazardous substances<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chasing paperwork for dozens of subbies gets messy fast. Use HazardCo\u2019s automated Pre-Qualification tools to sort your contractors before work starts and ditch the paper chase for good.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Setting up your site<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Before the first shovel hits the dirt, sort your site fencing, toilets, handwashing stations, and emergency gear. Then jump into the HazardCo Hub, plug in your project details, set your site hazards, and assign your contractors. Your SSSP will automatically send out to everyone involved.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Last step: pop your HazardCo Hazard Board (with its site-specific QR code) right at the entrance to meet your site signage requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Running the build<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once work is underway, keep safety rolling through the HazardCo App:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Scan in and out:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Get everyone to scan the QR code on the Hazard Board for a quick digital induction and daily check-in.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Risk Assessments:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Workers complete a quick Risk Assessment on the app before starting work to make sure their area is safe.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>High-risk work:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Ditch the paper SWMS for high-risk jobs. Create them in the app and get your team to read, sign, and follow them digitally before they start work.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can also run Site Reviews, log Toolbox Meetings, and report incidents straight from your phone to keep your register updated on the fly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Subbies: Working on someone else\u2019s site<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bouncing between different sites all week? The HazardCo App makes it easy for subbies to manage their own safety without lugging folders of paperwork around. Keep your SWMS, risk assessments, and incident reporting right on your phone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>We\u2019ve got your back<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A strong safety culture is about keeping your people safe, not drowning in paperwork. Your HazardCo membership comes with unlimited support from people who know their stuff, including 24\/7 incident support whenever you need a hand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Give the team a buzz on <\/span><b>1800 954 702 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">or drop us an email at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:info@hazardco.com\"><b>info@hazardco.com<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Setting up site safety on a build can feel like a massive job, but it doesn\u2019t need to be a headache. Whether you\u2019re running the project or working as a subby, here\u2019s your straightforward guide to keeping the crew safe and your back covered. 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