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Good health and safety isn\u2019t about stopping work, it\u2019s about having simple, clear processes so everyone understands how to get the job done safely.<\/span><\/p>\n

When you plan the work and manage the risks, you build a site where safety becomes second nature.<\/span><\/p>\n

Risk assessments<\/b><\/h2>\n

Before starting any task, pause and look at what could go wrong. A couple of minutes now can prevent someone from getting hurt later.<\/span><\/p>\n

What good looks like<\/b><\/h3>\n
    \n
  • Walk the work area before starting<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Identify anything that could cause harm: This includes people, tools, equipment and the environment<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Talk to your team, they\u2019ll spot things you might miss<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Put controls in place before work begins\u00a0 (e.g. barriers, edge protection, correct tools, PPE)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Reassess if the job or conditions change (new workers, weather change, new equipment)<\/span>
    \n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Best practice tips<\/b><\/h3>\n
      \n
    • Use the HazardCo app to record hazards and controls as you go<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Take photos to show what you\u2019ve put in place<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Keep it short and clear \u2014 risk assessments should be fast and practical<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Update it throughout the day, not just at the start<\/span>
      \n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      If it\u2019s not recorded, it\u2019s easy to miss and hard to manage.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Site reviews<\/b><\/h2>\n

      A clean, well-run site is a safer site. Regular checks keep everyone on track.<\/span><\/p>\n

      What good looks like<\/b><\/h3>\n
        \n
      • Walk the site daily.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Check access ways, housekeeping, scaffolding, excavations, lifting zones<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Look for trip hazards, unsecured materials, poor signage<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Make sure everyone is inducted, briefed, and wearing the right PPE<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Confirm that emergency equipment and first aid are easy to access<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Speak with workers, ask what they\u2019re seeing<\/span>
        \n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Best practice tips<\/b><\/h3>\n
          \n
        • Use the Site Review tool to record findings and assign actions<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Fix small issues on the spot, don\u2019t leave them for later<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Share the review at toolbox meetings so everyone stays aligned<\/span>
          \n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Good sites don\u2019t just happen, they\u2019re reviewed and improved every day.<\/span><\/p>\n

          Safety is a mindset<\/b><\/h2>\n

          Safety isn\u2019t a box to tick, it\u2019s how you work.<\/span><\/p>\n

            \n
          • Risks change so check them often<\/span><\/li>\n
          • People change so involve and train your team<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Sites change so review and adapt as you go<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            When everyone takes action, speaks up, and looks out for each other, safety becomes part of everyday work, not just an extra task.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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