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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 […]

Every construction site needs a spotter. A highly trained professional who can stand guard and protect everybody’s safety is essential on the job. The word “spotter” is a broad term. In a general sense, it can mean anyone who watches out for something, particularly something dangerous, and warns people about it in a timely manner. […]

Sometimes, having a job to do means entering spaces not built for humans. On top of the rigorous training required, strict rules and regulations are in place for carrying out work in these dark, cramped, dangerous locations. The risks and hazards of working in confined spaces in construction and other industries are high, so the […]

Like any other major project, establishing a construction site requires a strategy. You need a well-functioning construction site before you can lay the foundation of your new development, and that construction site starts with a plan. Once you have the necessary permits and approvals for your site, a construction site establishment plan is the next […]

Ensuring the safety of not only your team but the public as well is a vital concern. It’s a common misconception that only local councils or businesses undertaking large-scale projects need traffic control. If your operations occur on or near a road, then regardless of the size of the operation, it’s best to assume you […]