Posts by Lance Hodgson

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 through the spectrum to life threatening injuries. Because there is so many incidents in the…

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 late 1980’s. These properties include good sounds absorption and resistance to fire, heat and electricity…

Working at heights permit: What you need to know (and include) A bit about working at heights Working at heights is still one of the most dangerous activities undertaken by workers all over the world on sites all over the world. In Australia alone, between 1 January 2003 and 31 December 2015: 359 workers were…

Critical lift plan for cranes example: Here’s what you need to include In this article, we’ll show a Critical Lift Plan for cranes example, including the essential components, safety considerations, and step-by-step guidance on how to create and implement one effectively to ensure safe and compliant lifting operations, minimise risks, and successfully execute complex or…

Electrical isolation procedure: Here’s how to get yours right Safe electrical isolation procedures The correct electrical isolation procedure goes a long way to ensuring that the people working on and maintaining your electrical (and other energy-charged equipment) remain safe. It’s also a great way to ensure that the equipment and infrastructure being worked on is…

Hot works procedure: Here’s what’s required About hot works Hot works are commonplace on many work sites around the world, and they serve an integral role in moving projects forward and making many construction and industrial processes possible. Hot work is any work that may generate flames, heat or sparks and it includes any cutting…

Excavation hazards and control measures: How to reduce your excavation risks What hazards do excavations carry? Excavations are one of the most common activities to take place on construction and industrial sites. Some form of excavation is typical on every project to remove the old and prepare for new construction. The frequency of excavations makes…