{"id":17874,"date":"2024-01-15T07:25:09","date_gmt":"2024-01-14T20:25:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.buildxact.com\/au\/?p=17874"},"modified":"2025-06-16T15:30:21","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T05:30:21","slug":"combo-construction-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buildxact.com\/au\/blog\/combo-construction-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Start 2024 off right with better site safety management"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Resolve to improve construction management with health and safety software tools\u00a0<\/h2>
If you work in home construction, you know it\u2019s a dangerous business. In 2023, the construction industry contributed to 14% of all workplace<\/b> fatalities<\/b><\/a><\/strong> in Australia. Not surprisingly, labor and machinery jobs<\/b><\/a><\/b> are among the most life-threatening.\u00a0\u00a0<\/div>
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Construction workers across the globe are at high risk for serious nonfatal injuries as well, which frequently result from falls. In fact, according to this article by CEOWORLD magazine, roofers, ironworkers, construction helpers, landscaping supervisors, construction workers and carpenters are amongst the top 25 most dangerous jobs in the world.\u00a0<\/div>
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What goes into a safe worksite?\u00a0<\/h2>
As a home builder or tradesperson, these facts no doubt only confirm what you see every day. Running a project with many team members, you know the constant effort needed to have a safe and efficient work site. You must think proactively so you can set up policies, procedures and training that prevent team members and clients from injury and illness due to job site conditions.\u00a0<\/div>
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An analysis by Planning, Building & Construction Today<\/b><\/a><\/i> outlines these major tasks that construction managers must master to ensure a safer workplace:
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