Take 5 Safety Books for Tasmanian Worksites
The Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (TAS), enforced by WorkSafe Tasmania, 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 Tasmania's agriculture, forestry, construction, mining, aquaculture, and manufacturing 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 Hobart, Launceston, Devonport, Burnie, and across regional Tasmania 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 Tasmanian worksites where wet, cold, and windy conditions can make informal verbal checks insufficient, 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 Tasmanian legislation, but the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (TAS), administered by WorkSafe Tasmania, 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 Tasmania's construction, forestry, agriculture, and manufacturing 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 Tasmania 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 Tasmanian construction, forestry, and agricultural worksites, conditions can shift throughout the day due to cold temperatures, rain, wind, and rapidly changing weather, particularly in elevated, coastal, and west coast areas. 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.
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 Tasmanian site. Each book contains 50 forms printed on 100gsm paper, giving it good durability in the wet, cold, and variable conditions common across Tasmania's outdoor worksites. The coil spine allows the book to lay flat when writing, which is particularly useful when wearing gloves in cold weather 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 a Tasmanian crew.
Yes. Custom Take 5 books are available for Tasmanian 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 forestry and timber operators, large construction and infrastructure projects, manufacturing facilities, and businesses managing crews across multiple Tasmanian 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.
