It only takes one missed hazard for a routine day to turn into a day of incident management. HSE observations provide a way to capture and resolve hazards before an incident occurs.
Permits can easily be overlooked as ‘just another compliance chore’ but their impact on time, financials, and safety is undeniable. The reality is, safe work permits, carry hidden costs that are easy to miss.
Every year, Safe Work Australia selects a theme to spotlight during National Safe Work Month (NSWM). This year’s focus, “Safety: Every Job, Every Day,” resonates across all industries but is especially pertinent to the construction sector.
The days of “she’ll be right” site inductions are long behind us. With tighter regulations, growing site demands, and increased pressure on compliance, they can’t be a tick-and-flick exercise. They need to hold up under scrutiny.
On the surface, site diaries might seem like just another formality, another document to tick and flick at the end of the day. But, a comprehensive site diary provides a clear, defensible timeline of what actually happened.
Without an organised way to communicate with subcontractors, there’s no guarantee that everyone is aware of scheduled activities or new changes onsite. With Simpel’s Daily Declarations and Daily Editor, delivering daily pre starts and critical updates has never been easier.
In an industry that demands efficiency, you can’t rely on outdated tools—whether it’s worn-out equipment or inefficient construction software. This blog explores five signs that your tech is becoming more of a burden than a benefit.
A centralised dashboard provides a comprehensive view of HSE performance, offering clarity on vital metrics at a glance. Compiling all safety data in one location, provides the comfort of knowing you’re completely across a project’s safety stats.
Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) play an indispensable role in managing the hazards of high-risk work. They are vital for worker safety, compliance, and project success, and help protect contractors from potential prosecution.