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Spot the Hazard – Risky Business # 1
Risky Business # 1 Can you identify the hazard in the photo below that may expose workers to the risk of death or serious injury? [mt_clear padding=”20″] Click on the “+” below to reveal the hazard. [mt_toggle title=”Answer for Risky Business photo 1″] No edge protection on the roof of a 2 story residential construction…
Read MoreTop 9 safety checks to avoid fines or a Jail term!
Builders and construction site managers are now responsible for ensuring all contractors attending a work site are compliant with new Work Health & Safety regulations. Here are 9 safety checks the we recommend for site managers to avoid the risk of fines, or even a jail term: 1. Builders Sign. Erect a builder’s sign…
Read MoreHow to Prepare Your Subcontractor Agreement Template
You can manage subcontractor agreements using SiteBook, making it easy to “generate” an agreement for a specific contractor with Business Name & Date inserted automatically, then email a copy to the contractor, collect signed copy from the contractor, then review & approve the Agreement. Here is how to prepare the document: 1. Obtain a Subcontractor…
Read MoreRemoving a Work Site from the Site List
In SiteBook, you can set the status of a work site to in-active, and it will disappear from the Site List page. 1. Main Menu => Site List => click on site name => Update Site Information. 2. Un-check the Active checkbox (see picture blow) 3. Save you change by clicking “Site Page”.
Read MoreSafe Work Method Statements (SWMS)
What is a Safe Work Method Statement? A safe work Method Statement: Is a document prepared for a contractor Identifies work activities that are “High Risk Construction work” Defines the hazards and risks to health & safety by doing that work Describes the control measure to reduce the risks Are specific for a site Must…
Read MoreSafeworkSA open house
With South Australia’s new WHS legislation now in effect you may still have questions about how exactly it will effect you. SafeWork SA are still running their Open House Sessions for you to learn more and have your work health and safety questions answered. You have the opportunity to talk with SafeWork SA officers and…
Read MoreHAPPY NEW YEAR
Welcome to the New Year!! What will it hold for you? The forecast for 2013 in the construction industry is looking better than 2012 with continuing low interest rates and predictions they will drop further along with recently announced government incentives for new residential constructions we should see an increase in new home approvals in…
Read MoreHow cost effective is your tender process?
With work becoming more competitive and margins being squeezed as a result it is becoming even more important to make sure you are getting the best value from all the systems you use. While labour and material costs are your biggest expenses and are the first items that are looked at to maintain your margins…
Read MoreWHS Regulation Changes
Despite industry concerns it looks like the Government is determined to implement changes to the states WHS legislation. ARE YOU PREPARED? Recommendations include the following. Requiring a principle contractor to prepare Construction Safety Management Plan (CSMP) for ALL jobs $200 000 or more. The CSMP must include the names and positions of those with specific…
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