Take 5 Books for ACT Worksites
The Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (ACT), enforced by WorkSafe ACT, requires workers and employers to identify hazards before commencing any task. A Take 5 book is the practical, on the ground tool for meeting this obligation — and provides a written record that the process was followed.
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Take 5 books are standard issue across Australian Capital Territory's construction, government, defence, hospitality, and facilities management sectors. When a worker completes a Take 5 before starting a task, they are not just following procedure — they are creating a documented record that hazards were identified and controlled.
Brute's Take 5 books are small enough to live in a shirt pocket and tough enough for real site conditions. 100% Australian made and printed in Perth, WA. Bulk pricing and trade accounts are available. We deliver to Canberra and the ACT region with 1 to 3 business day dispatch.
The five steps are: stop and think about the task before you begin; look for hazards in the immediate work area; assess the risks those hazards present; control the hazards by applying the appropriate safety measures; and monitor the situation as the work progresses to ensure controls remain effective. Workers record each step in their Take 5 book, creating a documented safety check for that task. On ACT worksites where verbal checks alone are not considered sufficient for compliance, including those operating under government contract requirements, the written Take 5 record provides evidence that risk assessment was carried out and that the worker understood the hazards before commencing the job.
A Take 5 is not prescribed by name under ACT legislation, but the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (ACT), administered by WorkSafe ACT, requires all persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) to identify hazards and assess risks before work is carried out. The Take 5 process directly supports this obligation by providing a structured, documented hazard identification method that workers can complete on the spot. Many principal contractors operating in the ACT's construction, civil infrastructure, and facilities management sectors require Take 5 assessments as part of their site induction and safe work procedures. Having completed Take 5 records on file also demonstrates due diligence in the event of a workplace incident or WorkSafe ACT audit.
A Take 5 should be completed before starting any new task, when conditions on site change, when moving to a different work area, or any time a worker identifies a new or unfamiliar hazard. On ACT construction, civil, and facilities management worksites, conditions can shift throughout the day due to weather changes, the activities of other trades working nearby, or variations to the scope of work. Completing a Take 5 at each of these points ensures hazards are identified and controls are in place before work begins. Some site safety management plans, particularly those on government-managed projects, will specify minimum frequency requirements, so workers should always refer to the principal contractor's procedures when on a managed site.
Yes. Custom Take 5 books are available for ACT businesses and organisations that need hazard prompts and controls tailored to their specific industry, equipment types, or site procedures. Customisation options include company logo and agency branding, industry-specific hazard categories, site-specific controls, and additional fields for permit numbers, supervisor sign-off, or project details. This is particularly useful for government contractors, facilities management organisations, and principal contractors managing large ACT civil or infrastructure projects where a standardised Take 5 process is part of the safety management system. All Brute Safety Products books are Australian made and printed in Perth, WA, with orders dispatched within one to three business days. Free shipping applies to orders over $200, and trade accounts are available for businesses with ongoing or high-volume requirements.
The Brute Safety Products Take 5 book measures 105 x 148 mm, making it compact enough to fit in a shirt pocket or work vest so workers can carry it throughout their shift on any ACT site. Each book contains 50 forms printed on 100gsm paper, giving it good durability across the range of conditions found on ACT construction, civil, and facilities management worksites. The coil spine allows the book to lay flat when writing, which is particularly useful when wearing gloves or working in confined spaces. It is a practical, cost-effective way to put a documented risk assessment process in every worker's hands across an ACT crew or project.
