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Plant Inductions done real fast

Register plant and operator details when machinery arrives on site, with PDF records saved to your dashboard.

Collect plant, operator and licence details
Complete plant inductions in under two minutes
Store plant induction PDFs in your dashboard
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Why it matters

Some plant must be registered, and many operators need a high risk work licence.

Check that plant is maintained, registered where required, and run by an operator with the right licence, and keep a record of it.

Registrable plant

Plant such as tower cranes, mobile cranes over 10 tonnes and concrete placing booms must be registered before it is used.

Here's how to ensure

Plants are recorded

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1. before StartinG Project

Plants must be inspected and registered

Plant operators scan the QR code and register operator and plant information so the builder has the information needed for the high-risk work.

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2. Administration

File documents so they're readily available

You must maintain records for each Plant and the job site it was on and have them easily available if they are required for training or audits.

Safe work can begin

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3. Work Begins

Work can begin now that the plant is inducted.

With PDF's that have the information of the plant and operator, the site will be up to date with the latest information and safe work can begin.

Safety Essentials

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Site Inductions

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Workers scan your QR code and complete their site induction on their own phone. No app download required — just scan, fill and submit.

Site Inductions on a phone

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Frequently asked questions

A Plant Induction Register is a document or record used in workplaces that keeps track of the induction and training provided to workers and operators regarding the use of high-risk plant equipment. "Plant" in this context refers to machinery, equipment, tools, and any apparatus used in the work environment.

Plant Inductions must be received from all contractors using Plants and appropriately, which is tricky when using email and a manual filing system. BuilderShield streamlines the process by enabling a contractor to complete Plant Induction on-site through an online form, and all Plant records are viewable in your BuilderShield dashboard.

Without a plant register, you may not be able to show that the plant on your site was safe to use and run by a competent, licensed operator. That raises the risk of accidents.

If something goes wrong, unregistered or poorly maintained plant and unlicensed operators can lead to penalties, work stoppages and insurance problems. There are also reputational risks for operating unsafe sites that can affect people willing to work with you.

Yep! Jack is a master builder and owner of Slatter Building and had the idea to collect contractor and employee information through his website. Working with a OHS coordinator to understand his obligations, Jack worked with Luke to create his ultimate OHS management system and BuilderShield was born.

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