Safety

Toolbox talk example About safety toolbox talks Toolbox talks are a powerful safety tool for construction and industrial companies. Gathering site teams together for frequent and relatively informal toolbox talks is one of the best ways to get people and…

How to do your site inspections and site inspection checklist more efficiently What is a site inspection checklist? Site inspection checklists are one of the most powerful tools construction and industrial companies have for keeping their people, sites and assets…

Safety management in construction What is safety management in construction? The construction industry and construction projects are inherently dangerous – from the people conducting work to people in the vicinity and surrounding environment. Some of the safety issues in construction…

What needs to be in your hot works permit form? The requirements for performing hot works ‘Hot works’ are processes and tasks which involve brazing, welding, grinding, oxy cutting, heat treatment and other similar processes which generate continuous high heat…

A risk assessment example and framework to guide your risk assessments What is a risk assessment? Risk assessments are one of the core safety activities which take place on thousands of job sites every day in order to keep people…

Example safety management system This article provides you with a clear and practical example of a safety management system (SMS), showing how/what to set up so that you can create an integrated system that keeps your workplace safe and compliant.…

How to get your safety report format right In this article, we will provide you with tips and resources on how to get your safety report format right to ensure compliance, reduce risks, and promote worksite safety in general. What…

Lifting permit to work: Here’s what you need to include In this article, learn about lifting permit to work, including the critical elements to include, safety considerations, and best practices to ensure compliance with industry standards to effectively plan, authorize,…

Incident register definition – and a proven incident register example What is the definition of an incident register? Incidents occur on sites around the world, all the time. These incidents vary in severity, from near miss incidents all the way…

Asbestos register example for asbestos exposure and removal A little bit about asbestos Asbestos has a number of favourable natural characteristics that made it a staple of construction and industrial works – mostly during the 20th century up until the…