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From scaffolding to window cleaning and roofing to construction, many industries require working at heights. Any work that involves heights includes the risk of falls and even falls from “shorter” distances can be fatal. When working at height, safety should always be your first priority. In Australia, falls from heights are one of the leading […]

In many industries, accessing confined spaces is part of the job. These tight spots contain unique dangers, and workers need specialised training to enter them. But it takes more than training to ensure your team members stay safe in confined spaces. As a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU), you have a duty to […]

On construction sites, different vehicles come and go, delivering materials, removing debris, and picking up and dropping off personnel. Building large-scale commercial and residential projects throughout Sydney requires a large number of heavy-duty vehicles and machines like bulldozers, excavators, and dump trucks. Most of the time, all loading and unloading is done on the construction […]

Excavation is an important part of construction. It allows you to remove rocks and soil from the ground to establish the foundations for buildings. Locating underground utilities is part of laying the groundwork for a successful construction project. Unfortunately, it’s a process that can take quite a negative toll on the environment. Soil erosion from […]

Traffic controllers are a common sight around construction sites, roadworks and special events, and every one of us has to follow their instructions at one point or another.  Traffic controllers are fundamental to basic worksite traffic management. It may come as a surprise to some, but they play an essential role in keeping Australian roads […]

With more than one million deaths per year worldwide as a result of traffic accidents, staying safe on the road is always a priority. Sometimes construction projects and special events disrupt the regular use of roadways. In these cases, it’s important to implement a traffic control plan and a traffic management plan. A traffic control […]

Safety audits are regular safety check-ups for your construction site and are a necessity in such a dangerous industry. Work-related deaths and traumatic industries are high in the Australian construction industry. As a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU), you have a duty to protect the health and safety of your employees as much […]

Sometimes, you need to work nights to complete a construction project because it would interrupt traffic flow too much during the day. Working the night shift means that more traffic can flow unimpeded throughout the day. Yet there are also traffic control risks and challenges to account for when working through the night. Managing risks […]

Multiphase construction projects are always challenging. There are multiple tasks to juggle, contractors to engage, and timelines and budgets to manage. It’s an endeavour that requires careful planning, and the right kind of traffic management plan is an essential element of success. A multiphase construction project is a complicated, large-scale undertaking divided into several unique […]

Confined spaces are dangerous for several reasons, but the overarching issue is that these spaces weren’t designed for people to work in. Yet, from construction workers to pest exterminators, farm workers to electricians, there are so many occupations that involve crawling somewhere dark and cramped as part of the job description. Some common confined spaces […]