Tag: Construction

avoiding workplace accidents Statistics estimate that workplace injuries cost Australia’s economy around $60.6 billion annually, which is 4.8% of the total GDP. Apart from the worker being incapacitated to continue earning a living, businesses are sometimes forced to pay fines amounting to thousands of dollars. While industries such as mining and…

What are the dangers construction workers may face at work? How running online inductions may reduce these risks. At a construction site, there are endless risk factors for injury on a day to day basis for it’s workers. It must be ensured that the processes at a construction site occur with the…

Inductions are an essential and unavoidable part of hiring new employees and familiarising them with a new line of work, or particular organisation. An efficient and effective induction process can ensure new employees are up to speed and productive as quickly and safely as possible. Conducting these inductions as Online…

inductions for City Council workers and contractors A city council is the legislative body that governs a city, town, municipality or local government area. It’s composed of a group of citizens which have been individually elected. The city council possess legislative and administrative powers, such as passing ordinances and appropriating funds. Roles…

Compliance in Construction industry Construction companies are required to regularly monitor compliance standards, and managers within that industry are, or should be, familiar with the compliance levels laid out by Australian Occupation, Health and Safety authorities. Everything is included in that compliance such as making sure that all occupational health and…

About sommer & staff constructions Sommer & Staff Constructions Pty Ltd was founded in 1974 and has built a reputation for quality in design and construction, building, consulting services and project management expertise. Sommer & Staff is a medium sized commercial building contractor based on Brisbane’s west side. Over the past 42…

All employees are not created equally. And by that, we don’t mean factors such as their varied age and qualification. Instead, we’re talking about the different ways in which they can be employed. As in full-time versus part-time versus casual, all of which affect everything from their leave entitlements to…

Whether they’re working in a hospital, construction site, a school or a traditional office, it is critical a new worker’s first introduction to your company be pleasant and professional. This first introduction is, typically, the pre-induction phase of your new employee’s work life with your company and, though Human Resources may…

Workplace inductions are vital for introducing new employees to a company. During inductions they’ll learn how a company really works, who’s who in the firm and, most importantly, its safety procedures and processes. While the practical information regarding the operation of the organisation is essential to ensuring ensure productivity from each new…

Safety induction for new employees Whatever your industry or business type, induction is crucial safety part of introducing new employees to your company and their role, as well as the rules and regulations that govern it. Some companies view induction as a chance to welcome new employees, while others simply avoid the…