Take 5 Safety Books for South Australian Worksites
The Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA), enforced by SafeWork SA, 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 South Australia's mining, defence, agriculture, manufacturing, and construction 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 Adelaide, Port Augusta, Whyalla, Mount Gambier, and across regional South Australia 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 SA worksites where verbal checks alone are not considered sufficient for compliance, 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 South Australian legislation, but the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA), administered by SafeWork SA, 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 South Australia's construction, civil, mining, and resources 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 SafeWork SA audit.
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 SA site. Each book contains 50 forms printed on 100gsm paper, giving it good durability in the dusty, hot, and demanding conditions common across SA's construction, mining, and agricultural 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 SA crew.
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 SA construction, mining, and agricultural worksites, conditions can shift throughout the day due to extreme heat, dust, changing wind conditions, 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.
A Take 5 should be completed before starting any new task, when work conditions change, when moving to a different area of the site, or whenever a new or unexpected hazard is identified. On WA mining, resources, and construction sites where environmental conditions, plant movements, and work scopes can change rapidly throughout a shift, completing a Take 5 at each transition point is essential. Some site safety management plans, particularly on large resources and shutdown projects, will specify minimum frequency requirements. Workers should always refer to the principal contractor's procedures and their site-specific induction requirements when determining when a Take 5 is required.
