Construction is a high-risk industry. On the Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline, we spend a significant amount of time, energy and resources making sure our workforce is trained to work safely – because nothing is more important than making sure everyone goes home at the end of the day.
One of the most important safety tools we use is called See, Say, Do. It’s simple, but effective and it’s something that applies just as well in everyday life as it does on a construction site.
At its core, See, Say, Do is about being aware of your surroundings, speaking up when something doesn’t look right, and taking action to make the situation safe.
What to look out for:
- Hazard: Anything with the potential to harm people, damage property or affect the environment
- Near miss: An unplanned event that almost causes harm or damage—but didn’t this time
- Incident: An event that resulted in injury, damage or environmental harm.
On the FGP, every team member is encouraged to report hazards, near misses, and incidents immediately, and take steps to make the area safe, such as putting up barricades, signs, or seeking assistance.
A real-world example from the FGP:
Recently, a worker noticed a proprietary bolt system was being installed upside down. If left uncorrected, it could have led to a serious safety issue. By using the See, Say, Do approach:
- See – They identified the issue during a regular inspection.
- Say – They spoke up and informed their team immediately.
- Do – They took action to check other equipment, raised the issue at the prestart meeting, and helped implement new checks to prevent it from happening again.
What this means for the wider community:
Whether you’re on the farm, out on the road, in the workshop or helping at the local footy club, the See, Say, Do mindset can make a big difference.
It could be as simple as moving a loose hose to prevent someone from tripping, checking on a neighbour working alone with machinery, or reporting a fallen branch on a road. These small actions help prevent accidents, and in remote areas, that can be critical.
On the FGP, safety is everyone’s responsibility and by bringing that same attitude into our communities, we help build a stronger, safer region for everyone.