Safety

Value · Governing principle

Safety.

Zero-harm is the only acceptable measure of success.

Philosophy

What safety means at Qube.

Safety isn't a poster on the site shed — it's the way work is planned, the way plant is chosen, and the way we behave when the schedule is under pressure. Zero harm is the only measure that counts.

On site

How this shows up on a Qube site.

Daily pre-start with SWMS review and Take-5 on task change

Stop-work authority for every worker — enforced by directors

Weekly toolbox talks with rotating leadership and consultation

High-risk work: permit-to-work with named permit issuer

Vibration, noise and dust monitoring with escalation alerts

Independent monthly safety audit and site-walk cadence

Mental-health first aid officers on every project

Behavioural-based safety observation programme

Experience

What clients experience.

  • Daily safety report available in the client portal
  • Monthly leading-indicator dashboard (audits, observations, near-misses)
  • Incident notification within 1 hour, root-cause within 24 hours
  • Safety management system available for tender review

Measured

How we hold ourselves accountable.

AS/NZS 4801WorkSafe VictoriaHigh-risk work licences

"Their safety leadership is the standard we hold every civil contractor to now."

Sarah Mitchell — Project Director, Parkside Developments

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