Posts by Chris
SiteBook exhibits at SydneyBuild 2016
Catch up with us at Sydney Build 2016! We will be showing SiteBook to Builders and Construction companies in on March 10 & 11 at The Australian Technology Park (ATP) in Sydney. Our latest innovation for Subcontractor safety compliance and pre-qualification will be unveiled! For more information visit the Sydney Build 2016 web site
Read MoreNew SiteBook module – Project Scheduler
SiteBook is pleased to announce the availability of a Project scheduling tool to that allows builders to plan projects on a Gantt chart to maximize work schedules and identify conflicts and downtime. With SiteBook Project Scheduler you can plan and track tasks across multiple projects, maintain safety compliance and stay in touch with subbies and…
Read More8 reasons to choose an On-line construction system
The days of installing construction software on a computer at your office may be drawing to a close, with the rapid uptake of on-line “private cloud” systems. Here are some of the reasons why: [mt_services title=”1. Lower start-up costs” icon=”thumbs-up”] Implementing a new system can be very costly, especially when there is a large “one-off”…
Read More$650k in Grants available for Safety in SA
SafeWorkSA announces $650,000 is available in grants to fund WHS “Research & Innovation” in priority industries such as Construction. Applications open on 24th August and close on 13 November 2015. For more information please visit the SafeWork SA website safework.sa.gov.au (WHS, Work Health and Safety Grant Programs) or call 8204 9587.
Read MoreNew Job Scheduler / Calander
Contractors can now dispense with the “Job Calender” on the wall at the office, and schedule jobs on-line. The easy-to-use interface provides a “Week view” of jobs, coloured by worker. You can “book in” future jobs, allowing you to plan work in advance. Historical jobs can be displayed on the schedule. Just click on the…
Read MoreBuilders Signage Requirements
[mt_lineheader size=”1″ align=”left”] Builders sign [/mt_lineheader] The Work Health & Safety Regulations require building sites to have a builders sign erected in a position clearly visible from outside of the site, containing the following information: The builders name (Principal Contractors Name) A contact phone number, including an after hours phone number The location of the…
Read MoreWhat activities require a High Risk Work Licence
A High Risk Work license is required for any of the following work activities: Crane and hoist operation Dogging and rigging work Forklift operation Pressure equipment operation Scaffolding work. Builders (or Principal Contractors) are required to check and record the licence details, when a contractor performs any of these tasks on their work site, and…
Read MoreTop 8 safety documents for contractors in construction
Contractors in construction are required to have safety documents that comply with the Work Health & Safety (WHS) Regulations, as of 1 January 2014. These documents are sometimes referred to as a “Safety-Pack”, and must readily accessible while working on site, along with your First Aid Kit. If a subcontractor don’t have the correct safety…
Read MoreHow to review your contractors’ SWMS
If you engage contractors that perform high risk construction work, then you need to collect and review their Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), to avoid on-the-spot fines of $432 (for individual) and $2160 (for company). Here’s what you should look for: The front page of the SWMS contains: ABN and business name of the contractor…
Read MoreSafety Checklist for Contractors in Construction
[mt_lineheader size=”2″ align=”left”] Safety Planning [/mt_lineheader] Prepare a folder to store your Safety documents and keep the folder in your vehicle ready for Inspectors and emergencies. Your safety folder should include: Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) for any high risk work. Safety Data Sheets (SDS’s) for any Hazardous chemicals you use. A copy of all…
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