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Safer Building Projects for Homeowners
Practical guidance to help you understand safety responsibilities on your project and recognise when something is not right.
Health & Safety Is Part
of Every Good Project
Building work in and around your home carries real risks — to the people doing the work, to your family and to visitors.
While your contractor is responsible for managing safety on site, it helps to understand what good practice looks like. We help homeowners recognise the basics, ask the right questions and raise concerns early.
A well-run site is usually a well-built project.
What a Safe Project Looks Like
Clear Responsibilities
Everyone involved should understand who is responsible for planning and managing safety.
Planning Ahead
Risks should be identified and controlled before the relevant work begins.
Competent People
Work should be carried out by people with the right skills, knowledge and experience.
Secure Sites
Work areas, scaffolding and materials should be managed to protect your household and the public.
Open Communication
Safety concerns should be easy to raise and should be taken seriously.
Ongoing Review
Arrangements should be checked and updated as the work progresses.
How We Help You Stay Safe
Identify
We help you understand the main risks associated with your project.
Question
We suggest what to ask your designer and contractor about safety arrangements.
Observe
During site visits we note visible Health & Safety concerns.
Advise
We explain what needs attention and how to raise it constructively.
Concerned About
Safety on Site?
Speak to us for independent, practical advice on Health & Safety for your project.