When you are flat out on the farm or in the orchard, grabbing whatever machine is parked closest is easily done. But picking convenience over safety can turn an ordinary day sideways fast...
 
Let's be honest, health and safety isn't the most exciting part of being on site. But when you have forklifts, utes, and heavy machinery moving around workers, getting it right matters. ...
 
It’s 12:00 PM. Your crew has been hard at work on site since 7:00 AM, but half of them still haven't scanned in. Sound familiar? You need reliable records of who’s on site, and your tr...
 
A "red flag" is a clear warning sign. On a construction site, red flags range from a messy workspace to missing paperwork. Ignoring them increases the risk of accidents, delays, or WorkSa...
 
Every main contractor knows the feeling. It’s 7:15 AM on a brisk morning. The framing timber is stacked, the weather window is perfect, and your morning coffee is getting cold. You look a...
 
Setting up health and safety on a build can feel like a massive job, but it doesn’t need to be a headache. Whether you’re running the project or working as a subby, here’s your straightfo...
 
Disclaimer: This article discusses suicide and mental health. With World Suicide Prevention Day today and Mental Health Awareness Week coming up, it is a good time to stop for a minute...
 
Disclaimer: This article discusses suicide and mental health. With World Suicide Prevention Day around tomorrow and Mental Health Awareness Week coming up, it is a good time to stop fo...
 
The Government has passed the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Act 2026, which kicks in on 1st April 2027. Off the back of this, WorkSafe is also releasing an Approved Code of Practice...
 
It takes a team to build a house. Health and safety takes teamwork too. Here’s a how-to guide on managing shared responsibilities on site. A Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking...
 
Good builders know your risk exposure doesn’t end when the last coat of paint goes on,  it shifts. Once a site is handed over, risk moves from the scaffold to the paperwork: warranty t...
 
The Government has passed the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Act 2026. The changes kick in on 1 April 2027, so you've got time to get sorted, but it's worth understanding what's comi...