{"id":741,"date":"2022-09-02T07:55:10","date_gmt":"2022-09-02T07:55:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hazardco.bbtdevelopment.com\/au\/?p=741"},"modified":"2024-04-10T04:07:08","modified_gmt":"2024-04-10T04:07:08","slug":"debunking-hs-myths-and-misconceptions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/hazardco.bbtdevelopment.com\/au\/blog\/debunking-hs-myths-and-misconceptions\/","title":{"rendered":"Debunking H&S myths and misconceptions"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019ve heard all sorts of myths and misconceptions when it comes to health and safety. We\u2019re here to debunk some of the more common ones we hear.<\/span><\/p>\n

H&S admin takes too long on site, it slows us down.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Back in the day we\u2019d agree with you on this one, however times have changed. With the HazardCo system you can complete your health and safety quickly and easily.<\/span><\/p>\n

Did you know our members reduced health and safety admin time by 50% when they switched from paper systems? Our easy to use app will guide you through what needs to be done to ensure you\u2019re on top of your health and safety.<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019m not going to have an incident on site, I\u2019ve been doing this for years and I\u2019m not silly.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Even if you haven\u2019t had an incident on-site for a long time, it doesn\u2019t mean you never will. In fact, the more often you\u2019re exposed to a risk, the less your brain perceives the significance of the risk, although the level of risk has not changed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Project sites are constantly changing which could mean new hazards come up as the build progresses. It\u2019s important to regularly review your health and safety measures on-site and continually make changes where necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n

HazardCo helps you to stay on top of your health and safety at all times. Learn about the <\/span>common incidents on-site and how to reduce the risk<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

I don\u2019t need to worry about health and safety because I\u2019m a small builder, the Regulators have bigger fish to fry.<\/span><\/h2>\n

The role of WorkSafe and\u00a0 SafeWork is to reduce workplace harm. Stats show there continues to be a large number of incidents happening on residential building sites, which is why it continues to be a focus of WorkSafe and SafeWork. WorkSafe and SafeWork often issue safety alerts on recent issues and focus areas, such as height related incidents on resi sites.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It’s important to focus on health and safety not just because of the regulators, but because it can keep your workers and other people safe on-site.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Staying on top of your health and safety can mean:<\/span><\/p>\n