• Think before you act — carry out a dynamic risk assessment before every task.
• Follow the method statement and safe system of work without taking shortcuts.
• Speak up if you see someone working unsafely — a brief conversation could save a life.
• Use your stop work authority if you believe a task is unsafe for any reason.
• Participate in pre-task briefings and share any concerns with the team.
• Accept safety feedback from colleagues positively — they are looking out for you.
• Report near misses and unsafe conditions so they can be addressed before someone is hurt.
• Lead by example — your safe behaviour influences everyone working around you.
• Take part in safety observations and behavioural safety conversations on site.
• Challenge yourself to stay alert and avoid complacency, especially on routine tasks.

• DON'T rush to finish a task — cutting corners causes the majority of site incidents.
• DON'T ignore the method statement or take shortcuts to save time.
• DON'T walk past unsafe behaviour without saying something — silence enables risk.
• DON'T feel pressured to continue work you believe is unsafe — use your stop work authority.
• DON'T skip pre-task briefings — they exist to identify hazards specific to today's work.
• DON'T react negatively when someone raises a safety concern about your work.
• DON'T keep near misses to yourself — reporting them prevents serious incidents.
• DON'T behave unsafely when you think no one is watching — the risk is the same.
• DON'T dismiss safety observations as criticism — they are meant to help, not blame.
• DON'T assume routine tasks are safe — complacency on familiar work is a major risk factor.

See also: Stop Work Authority | Safety Observations & Conversations