by Preston1 | Sep 10, 2021 | Safe Work Method
Keeping things simple is usually every person’s aim, including business owners. In the construction industry, that aim is even more prevalent. Simplicity, however, should not be at the risk of safety and quality. A degree of administration is vital for the safety of...
by Preston1 | Aug 20, 2021 | Toolbox Talk
Whilst a toolbox talk may not be the highlight of your business week, they are a legal requirement, as well as an investment of time into the health and safety of your team. In this forum, management consults with the team and discusses situations that affect their...
by Preston1 | Aug 16, 2021 | Construction Business
If you are an astute businessman and a cracking-good builder, you will soon need to scale up your construction business. Getting this right takes effort and a change in approach to business, as well as factors like growing your network, getting new equipment, and...
by Preston1 | Jul 30, 2021 | Manual Handling Policy
Reports show that 89% of serious claims in Australia for injuries in the workplace are categorised as Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Surprisingly, a material number of these arise from badly managed manual handling, which is completely avoidable. This is an...
by Preston1 | Jun 21, 2021 | itp construction
These two terms are sometimes interchanged but shouldn’t be. Whilst there is an overlap, one forms part of the other, and they are not interchangeable. Here is a quick, helpful overview: Quality Management Plan (QMP) A quality management plan covers the system of...
by Preston1 | Jun 17, 2021 | Excavation SWMS
One cubic meter of soil weighs about two tonne – that will crush a number of body parts in seconds or maybe kill someone. Reduce the hassles and risks you experience on-site by getting your team fully up to date with the safer procedures. They can polish up...
by Preston1 | May 24, 2021 | Standards And Tolerances
Let’s unpack the concept of guides to standards and tolerances in building practices. Dive right in as we define the concept, depict when to implement it and introduce you to our free downloadable template! Defining The Guide To Standards And Tolerances Standards and...
by Preston1 | May 20, 2021 | Electrical Safe Work Method Statements
In this article, we will be unpacking our industry secrets to give you the lo-down on electrical SWMS and when they’re required. Follow along to learn more! What Is A SWMS? A Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) should be prepared before any high-risk construction...
by Preston1 | Mar 30, 2021 | Inspection Test Plans
After many years, inspection and test plans, also known as ITPs, are still being used in military construction with gradual popularity in many other construction industries. Essentially, ITPs are a set of required inspections that each industry needs to provide and...
by Preston1 | Mar 25, 2021 | Inspection Test Plans
Quality control is an essential step in every construction project, and it is what stands between a building staying up straight and those that crumble. This means you cannot complete a project without systematic procedures. This is where inspection and test plans...
