{"id":241,"date":"2023-07-17T01:20:38","date_gmt":"2023-07-17T01:20:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hazardco.com\/nz\/?p=241"},"modified":"2024-08-20T03:50:40","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T03:50:40","slug":"when-times-are-tough-dont-let-your-hs-slip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hazardco.com\/nz\/blog\/when-times-are-tough-dont-let-your-hs-slip\/","title":{"rendered":"When Times Are Tough, Don\u2019t Let Your H&amp;S Slip"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While many industries seem to have recovered post-pandemic, the construction sector is still battling tough conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s important to keep on top of your business processes to reduce headaches later down the track. Whether it\u2019s your invoicing, your insurance, or your health and safety, neglecting these things can really hurt later on. Some businesses are choosing to take this time to invest in their current systems and processes, to help them to build a more resilient business that can respond to the market.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Scaled back?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If your business has scaled back a bit, such as cutting back on help, switching to smaller renovation projects, or you plan to really tighten the belt on the budget for a while, we\u2019re here to remind you to prioritise your H&amp;S. As long as you or your team are on the tools, you need to manage health and safety effectively. This means:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ensuring processes and controls remain in place<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Frequently reviewing risk management procedures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Continuing accurate and compliant record-keeping habits<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">HazardCo is the simplest, best way to nail health and safety\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The HazardCo system helps you to manage your health and safety in the simplest way possible, so you\u2019ll feel confident you are keeping your team and your business safe. The system is designed especially for home builders, and comes with all the reports and templates you need, loaded up with advice provided by experts<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Key benefits include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Site-specific safety plan generator \u2013 Create a site specific plan in minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hazard board with QR code \u2013 Workers on site scan in and complete induction, so you know who is on-site at all times<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On-site App \u2013 Workers can complete and collect SWMS, incident reports and more\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Automated contractor management \u2013 Collect insurances, proof of WHS and more<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Unlimited WHS advice \u2013 Advice and assistance over the phone\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">24\/7 incident support \u2013 Support throughout the incident reporting process\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Key Takeaway<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Health and safety should never take a back seat. It\u2019s still as crucial as it\u2019s ever been and HazardCo\u2019s here to keep you out of strife.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hazardco.com\/au\/registration\/\">Get a free 7-day trial of the HazardCo health and safety system<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While many industries seem to have recovered post-pandemic, the construction sector is still battling tough conditions. It\u2019s important to keep on top of your business processes to reduce headaches later down the track. Whether it\u2019s your invoicing, your insurance, or your health and safety, neglecting these things can really hurt later on. 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