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Confined spaces are a common fixture of many work environments, but they’re also dangerous, especially when you add gas to the equation. It’s always important to monitor a workplace for harmful gases, but the already dangerous conditions of a confined space add another level of urgency to the matter. Gas monitoring mistakes can be fatal, […]

Safety is important in every industry, but it’s a life-or-death matter in the field of construction. Many people are injured or killed on construction sites every year in Australia, with falls from heights among the leading causes. A Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is required for all high-risk construction work, which includes work that involves […]

Construction work is dangerous at the best of times, let alone when you add vehicles to the mix. Heavy machines share confined spaces, delivery trucks drop goods off, and traffic and pedestrians navigate disruptions to their regular routine. It’s a busy environment but it doesn’t have to be a chaotic one. A construction traffic management […]

Before you undertake any construction project in New South Wales, there are some important steps to take in order to keep everything above board. This includes making the right plans and seeking the right permits. The National Construction Code (NCC) sets the standards for the design, construction and performance of both residential and commercial buildings, […]

Security guards have an important role on construction sites, where valuable equipment and materials provide temptation to thieves. Without the right security measures in place, the safety of your staff is under threat, along with your precious money and time. In a bustling city like Sydney, construction site security should be in place 24/7.   Construction […]

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 […]