Take 5 Safety Books for Victorian Worksites
The Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (VIC), enforced by WorkSafe Victoria, 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 Victoria's construction, manufacturing, warehousing, infrastructure, and agriculture sectors. When a worker pulls out a Take 5 before starting a task, they're not just following procedure — they're creating a documented record that hazards were considered 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 available. We deliver to Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, and across regional Victoria with 1 to 3 business day dispatch.
The five steps are: stop and think about the task before you start; look for hazards in the immediate work area; assess the risks those hazards present; control the hazards by putting appropriate safety measures in place; and monitor the situation as the work progresses to ensure controls remain effective. Workers record each step in their Take 5 book, creating a written risk assessment for the task being carried out. On Victorian worksites where verbal checks alone are not considered sufficient for OHS compliance, the completed Take 5 record provides documented evidence that the worker assessed the hazards and confirmed controls were in place before commencing the job.
A Take 5 is not specifically mandated by name under Victorian legislation, but the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (VIC), administered by WorkSafe Victoria, requires employers and employees to identify hazards and manage risks in the workplace. The Take 5 process directly supports this obligation by providing a structured, documented method for hazard identification and risk assessment before any task begins. Across Victoria's construction, civil, utilities, and manufacturing sectors, many principal contractors require Take 5 assessments as part of their site safety management systems and induction requirements. Maintaining completed Take 5 records also demonstrates due diligence in the event of a workplace incident or WorkSafe Victoria inspection.
A Take 5 should be completed before starting any new task, when work conditions change, when moving to a new area of the site, or whenever a worker encounters a new or unexpected hazard. On Victorian construction, civil, and infrastructure worksites, conditions can shift throughout a shift due to weather, nearby plant movements, or changes to the scope of work. Completing a Take 5 at each of these points ensures hazards are recognised and controls are confirmed before work begins. Site safety management plans or principal contractor requirements may set out minimum frequency standards, and workers should always follow the documented procedures applicable to their project.
The Brute Safety Products Take 5 book measures 105 x 148 mm, compact enough to fit in a shirt pocket or work vest for easy carrying across any Victorian worksite. Each book contains 50 forms printed on 100gsm paper, providing good durability in the range of conditions found on Victorian construction, civil, and industrial sites. The coil spine allows the book to lay flat during completion, which is practical when wearing gloves or working in confined or awkward spaces. It is a straightforward, cost-effective way to put a documented risk assessment process in every worker's hands on a Victorian crew or project.
Yes. Custom Take 5 books are available for Victorian businesses that need hazard prompts and controls tailored to their specific industry, site type, or internal safety procedures. Customisation options include company logo and branding, industry-specific hazard categories, site-specific risk controls, and additional fields for permit references, supervisor sign-off, or project details. This is particularly useful for principal contractors, large infrastructure and civil projects, and businesses running multiple crews across different Victorian 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.
