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Fast site inductions with no app

Workers scan your site QR, complete the induction, and you get a PDF record in your dashboard as proof it was done.

Workers complete inductions from the site QR
Capture worker details, signatures, and site acknowledgments
Store PDF proof of every completed induction
Why it matters

Site inductions are critical to site safety, and a record proves they happened.

Every employee, subcontractor and tradie should complete a site induction before they start work on your site.

Induct before work starts

so every worker knows the site's hazards, rules and emergency procedures.

Not sure how to run a Site Induction? Download SafeWorks info sheet here

How to run a

Site Induction

Free site sign with a QR code that make it easy for tradies and contractors to scan the QR, enter the safety portal and fill out and submit required OHS forms
Man using an angle grinder with sparks flying
1. before job begins

Chat about the site and safety

Site Inductions involve speaking with workers about the risks and practices on site and documenting their information. BuilderShield makes this easy as scanning a QR and filling out a form.

Two builders looking at plans and discussing safety and building strategy Dashboard of BuilderShield site safety and OHS portal
2. Administration

File documents so they're readily available

You must maintain records for each person that steps on to site and have them at hand in case they are required for training or audits.

Dashboard of BuilderShield site safety and OHS portal
Tradie with a tool belt ready to begin work
3. Work Begins

Work can begin now that workers are inducted and records are saved.

With all documents all people on site will be up to date with the latest safety information.

Safety Essentials

Your Digital Safety Management Toolbox

12 more OHS forms, registers and policies in the same portal.

Site Check-In

Daily attendance
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Returning workers confirm they have been inducted and check in for the day in under 30 seconds. Their details are remembered on their phone for next time.

Site Check-In on a phone
Clear to work

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Frequently asked questions

A Site Induction is a critical process conducted at the beginning of a construction project. It's aimed at introducing new workers, subcontractors, and visitors to a specific construction site, focusing on ensuring their awareness and understanding of the site's specific safety procedures, operational protocols, and risks. This induction is essential for maintaining a safe and efficient work environment, especially in smaller-scale building projects.

Every worker, contractor or tradie on site should complete a site induction, and the records need to be stored properly, which is tricky when using email and a manual filing system. BuilderShield streamlines the process by enabling all workers to complete Site Induction forms on-site through an online form, and all records are viewable in your BuilderShield dashboard.

Workers who haven't been inducted may not know your site's hazards, rules and emergency procedures, which raises the risk of accidents.

You may also struggle to show you gave them the information, training and instruction your safety duties require, which matters after an incident or during an inspection.

Yes. BuilderShield works as a digital site induction register template, so you can run consistent inductions and keep complete records across every project. Instead of paper forms and manual filing, workers complete the induction questions on their phone and your team receives a PDF record automatically. Each submission is time-stamped, captures the required worker details, and stays accessible for site audits and compliance checks.

A strong site induction register should capture:

  • Worker identity and trade details
  • Site rules, emergency procedures, and key hazards
  • Confirmation of SWMS and PPE requirements
  • Date, signature acknowledgment, and a stored audit trail

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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