Putting safety first in reinforcing manufacturing

At InfraBuild, protecting our people means continually reviewing how we work, managing critical risks and making sure the right safety controls are in place. 

Across our reinforcing operations, specialised machinery is used to cut, bend and process steel for construction and infrastructure projects. With multiple machines operating across our facilities, managing the risks associated with moving equipment is an important part of creating a safer workplace. 

In this video, TJ from our reinforcing team shares how machine isolation and verification processes help manage these risks and protect the people working around heavy machinery. 

Safety goes beyond having controls in place 

One of the key risks in manufacturing is the unexpected movement or start-up of equipment. 

Our reinforcing team uses machine isolation procedures and verification checks to help manage this risk, ensuring equipment is properly isolated before certain work is carried out. 

It’s an example of how established safety practices, combined with the knowledge and experience of our people, support safer operations. 

A culture of stopping when something isn’t right 

An important part of our approach to safety is empowering people to stop work when controls aren’t effective. 

As the video highlights, our team takes the time to reassess risks and confirm the appropriate controls are in place before work continues. 

By encouraging our people to identify risks, question whether controls are effective and speak up when something isn’t right, we’re reinforcing a culture where safety is everyone’s responsibility. 

Watch the video to hear how our reinforcing team puts critical risk management into practice.