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Every construction site needs a spotter. A highly trained professional who can stand guard and protect everybody’s safety is essential on the job. For more details, read our guide on why electrical spotters matter. For more details, read our guide on electrical spotting services. The word “spotter” is a broad term. In a general sense, […]

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 […]

When a construction project affects the regular flow of traffic, it’s important to ensure the safety of everyone in the area, including employees, motorists and pedestrians.  For more details, read our guide on managing traffic risk on site. For more details, read our guide on our practical tips for site traffic control. Traffic control plays […]

Wherever there are crowds, people can get rowdy, especially when you add alcohol to the mix. Security guards are a common sight in bars, nightclubs, shopping centres, airports and hospitals, and at events like concerts and festivals. They keep the peace, protect people and property, and are trained to de-escalate situations and remove dangerous individuals. […]

It’s important to balance the economic benefits of infrastructure projects with their impact on the environment and communities. These days, an increasing number of developers, site managers and surveyors are choosing non-destructive vacuum excavation. Also called hydro excavation, non-destructive drilling or non-destructive digging, this form of excavation targets particular areas of soil in a powerful […]

Sydney is a vibrant metropolis with bustling streets that always seem to be in a state of perpetual motion. Not only is it Australia’s biggest city when it comes to population, but Sydney also has the most cars, trucks and other vehicles traversing its vast road system. For more details, read our guide on budgeting […]

Just about every business or commercial enterprise can benefit from professional security services. In many circumstances, security is required constantly for places like industrial sites, while for some businesses, the need might arise every now and then, such as hiring security guards and crowd controllers for a festival or event. For more details, read our […]

Companies like SSTC provide a range of security services, such as  K9 security details, mobile security units, security for construction sites, crowd control, checkpoint security, personal security, security consultants, emergency response services and more. For more details, read our guide on what a security consultant does. For more details, read our guide on which type […]