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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, take a moment to check your RAMS and assess the actual conditions on site. A short pause now can prevent accidents and keep everyone safe.

What good looks like

• Review your RAMS before starting work: Make sure everyone on the team understands the Risk Assessment and Method Statement (RAMS) for the task.
• Walk the work area before starting – Check that the conditions on site match what’s written in the RAMS.
• Identify any changes or new hazards: Look out for anything that could cause harm, including people, tools, equipment, or environmental factors (e.g. weather, ground conditions, access)
• Talk to your team, they might spot things you’ve missed
• Carry out a Point of Work Risk Assessment if things differ from the original plan
• Reassess if the job or conditions change (new workers, weather change, new equipment)
  

Best practice tips

• Use the HazardCo app to complete a Risk Assessment
• 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 

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.