Take 5 Safety Books for NT Worksites
The Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 (NT), enforced by NT WorkSafe, 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 Northern Territory's mining, construction, defence, energy, agriculture, and remote infrastructure 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 Darwin, Alice Springs, Katherine, Tennant Creek, and remote NT sites 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 NT worksites where verbal checks alone are not considered sufficient for compliance, particularly on remote or fly-in fly-out project sites, the written Take 5 record provides evidence that risk assessment was carried out and that the worker understood the hazards before commencing the job.
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 NT site. Each book contains 50 forms printed on 100gsm paper, giving it good durability in the extreme heat, humidity, and dust conditions found across NT 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 NT crew or remote project.
A Take 5 is not prescribed by name under Northern Territory legislation, but the Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 (NT), administered by NT WorkSafe, 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 NT's construction, resources, oil and gas, and remote infrastructure 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 NT WorkSafe 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 NT construction, resources, and remote infrastructure worksites, conditions can shift rapidly due to extreme heat, monsoonal weather in the Top End, dust storms in Central Australia, or changes 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 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 NT businesses that need hazard prompts and controls tailored to their specific industry, equipment types, or site procedures. Customisation options include company logo and 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 oil and gas operators, remote infrastructure contractors, shutdown and maintenance businesses, and principal contractors managing crews across multiple NT locations. 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.
