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Construction sites are busy, noisy and frequently dangerous places. Professionals of all stripes work closely together, undertaking tasks like moving and shifting materials, using heavy machinery and specialised equipment, and building new homes and commercial premises from the ground up. Yet, as rewarding as a construction career is, it’s also a notably dangerous vocation. Up […]

Construction work is well-known for its dangers, from explosives to asbestos and falls to hearing damage. According to Safe Work NSW, there are several criteria that place construction work in the category of high risk. If it involves the risk of falling more than two metres, if it takes place on a telecommunications tower, if […]

It’s an uncomfortable truth: working at heights is always a high-risk activity. In Australia, it’s a leading cause of workplace accidents and death. Precautions help, but they can’t remove the danger entirely. In all Australian states, including NSW, working at heights regulations exist for good reason. A fall from any height can lead to death […]

There’s more than one way to reach a goal and more than one way to protect a property. Sometimes a two-pronged (or even multifaceted) approach is best. Static security guards and mobile security guards both have the same duties: watching for suspicious behaviour, protecting a site from intruders, reducing risks and alerting authorities when necessary. […]

Construction work is dangerous. As a business owner, you have a duty to keep your employees safe. A risk assessment is an important first step in mitigating the most common risks associated with this industry and protecting your team. A risk assessment looks and what can potentially go wrong in your workplace and the likelihood […]

Confined spaces are dangerous and uncomfortable enough without the presence of hazardous gas. Many dangerous gases can’t be detected using one’s own senses. Without proper gas detection and monitoring safety, narrow and cramped environments put your crew at risk.  In many lines of work, entering confined spaces is part of the job description whether you’re […]

Are you holding an event or running a construction site close to the road? In NSW, traffic control is essential if your project impedes on a public road or a shared footpath. Neglecting to put a traffic management plan in place puts the public and your workers at risk, potentially leading to fatal accidents and […]

Construction is one of the largest industries in Australia, generating US$112 billion a year and driving almost 10% of GDP. Take a drive through any street in the city or suburbs, and you can see the fruits of Australia’s investment in the building and construction industry - from highways and tunnels to tower blocks and […]

In Sydney, there are always plenty of special events, from concerts and festivals to sports matches and markets. Some of these events have an impact on the regular flow of traffic, while some even shut down entire streets. Event traffic control is essential for the safety of the public, the crew, the vendors and all […]

Just because there’s nobody around doesn’t mean there’s nobody watching. Mobile security patrols guard your premises from offsite or at strategic checkpoints, springing into action when you need them in order to catch trespassers and criminals. Every year, millions of dollars worth of tools, supplies and equipment are stolen from construction sites around Australia. Schools […]