Practical Risk Solutions NT

A great example of how not all hazards at work are physical. Psychosocial hazards are now a clear focus for regulators, with significant fines being issued for serious breaches. This case study shows how these risks often develop gradually, through workload pressure, unclear communication, and teams operating without the support they need. This can result in declining morale, reduced performance, and eventually the loss of experienced workers - none of which would appear on a traditional hazard list, but all of which created a harmful environment. Managing psychosocial risk doesn’t require complex systems. It starts with clear expectations, fair workloads, consistent communication, and leaders who check in before issues escalate. At PRSNT, we help NT organisations identify these early warning signs and respond in a practical way. When addressed early, most psychosocial risks can be stabilised long before they become compliance issues or wider cultural problems. If your team is feeling the strain, we can help you get ahead of it.

Well that is a wrap ✔️ To say we were humbled to be in the same room as so many amazing people and businesses is an understatement. Massive congrats to Dice Australia for taking out the National Indigenous Excellence Award. A well deserved win, and so close to taking out Business of the Year. We also want to give a massive shout out to all the NT finalists. It was unreal to meet others doing solid things for the Territory and pushing the NT flag as hard as we all do. At times we questioned why we were there, to be honest. When you’re a young business, still building, still learning, it’s easy to look around a room like that and think everyone else has it sorted. But standing in that space reminded us that Territory businesses punch well above our weight. We don’t always see it, because we’re in the thick of it every day. Being there showed us we’re heading in the right direction. If Telstra sees the value in what we are building out here, then we’ll take that as a sign to keep backing ourselves. There is more photos and videos to come, but for now we want to say thank you to the team and our families for holding down the fort whilst we were away. We couldn’t do any of this without you. Straight back to business now ⚠️🌧️ #2025TelstraSmallBusinessAwards

International Men’s Day feels like the right time to shine a light on the two blokes steering the PRSNT ship. Andrew (Billy) Billsborrow and Brendan Pringle don’t just run the business - they show up as dads, mates, and leaders in a way that sets the tone for our whole team. We asked them a few candid questions about stress, fatherhood, role models, and what it actually means to be a man in today’s world. They didn’t dodge anything. They answered honestly, openly, and in a way a lot of Territory men will (hopefully) relate to. Their words say more than any caption could, so we’ll let them take it from here. 👇 Check out their answers below. #InternationalMensDay

There’s a potential cyclone forming today, with a high likelihood of Darwin copping a Cat 2 on Saturday. Quick reminder to secure your workplaces (and your homes). One of the big things people forget is this: the site is sorted, but their own place isn’t. Don’t leave that to the last minute. Billy and Brendan are in QLD for the Telstra Business Awards, and Billy’s already had to ring his dad to get the lawn gear put away. Brendan has had to make the call to friends to assist with removing shade sails. If the guys who spends their lives talking about risk has to make these call, the rest of us probably need to check our own setup too. For construction sites, the main concern is wind. Anything that can move, fly, or leave the site: → scaffold, fencing and formwork → loose materials → banners, roof sheeting, signage and banner mesh on fencing → offcuts and anything light enough to move These become projectiles fast. Also the usual reminders: 🌀 monitor official cyclone updates 🌀 check your emergency plan 🌀 stock water and essentials 🌀 look after pets Useful links in comments: 🚧 Need support, fast? We can assist with severe weather emergency management plans and checklists for preparedness. #SevereWeather #CyclonePlan #NorthernTerritoryCyclone

A shiny folder of recycled policies won’t fix a failing audit 🚨 We were recently asked: "Can we just reuse the last contractor’s WHS docs for this job?" Short answer? You can. But you’ll be non-compliant by day one, and in serious trouble if something goes wrong. Here’s what we’ve seen: 📌 A project delayed because the SWMS wasn’t job-specific. 📌 A Defence contract nearly lost over a missing risk procedure. 📌 A workplace complaint that escalated because policies were out-of-date and irrelevant. A proper WHSEQ system isn’t paperwork for paperwork’s sake. It’s your legal and professional backbone. Here are the 5 documents every high-risk business needs locked and loaded: ✅ Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) ✅ Risk Management Procedure ✅ WHS Policy ✅ Bullying, Harassment & Drug & Alcohol Policies ✅ Business Risk Register Get these wrong (or borrow someone else’s) and you’re gambling with your compliance, your contracts, and your team’s safety. #Worksafe #SafeWorkAustralia #WorkplaceHealthAndSafety #WHSPolicy #RiskManagement

Over half our team are women. 100% of them are the reason this business runs. We didn’t launch PRSNT with a diversity policy. We launched with a promise - to build a business that did things differently. For the right reasons, with the right people, and in the right way. We work shoulder to shoulder with industries like construction and mining. Spaces that have long been seen as 'male dominant.' And while those environments can come with certain expectations or prejudices, these powerhouse women are challenging that every day. At PRSNT, women now make up 60% of our team - something we’re incredibly proud of as we continue to challenge stereotypes and create opportunities in industries where women have traditionally been underrepresented. Their presence has already changed how we operate - bringing cultural context, emotional intelligence, and incredible insights. Yes, we said over 60% - that number just went up again with our newest team member joining the ranks. We’re proud to welcome Lauren Dwyer, our newest Senior WHS Advisor. With over a decade of experience across Tier 1 projects, Lauren brings serious depth in OFSC and ISO systems, plus a Territory-grown understanding of how safety actually works on the ground. She’s spent the past 10–12 years working across Darwin, Katherine, and beyond, building her reputation on practical, audit-ready systems (and a passion for all things ISO and auditing). This growth means more to us than numbers. It’s proof that we’re building something people actually want to be part of. #AustralianWomenInBusiness #TerritoryWomen #WorkplaceStories #TerritoryProud

💥 Haha, we had some fun with this one! 😺 THE COOL CATS HAVE JOINED THE PRSNT UNIVERSE! NC Electrical & Air Conditioning Pty Ltd are chasing TRIPLE ISO certification to take their business to new heights. We’ll be working closely with their crew to make sure their systems aren’t just copy-and-paste, but actually written to reflect how the business really runs ...not how people think it should. Owner Neill came to us after hitting roadblocks for the past two years trying to get certified. Now, the Cool Cats have teamed up with PRSNT… and we’re pushing hard to get them across the line. If you want to be next to join the PRSNT universe, you know where to find us... 📧 #WorkplaceHealthAndSafety #WHS #TripleISO

You might not see the cost of poor safety systems straight away. But you’ll feel it when: – Your crew gets turned off site – You lose a tender by a hair – Or a WorkSafe fine lands in the hundreds of thousands (for something avoidable) In 2023, Australian businesses paid an average of $138,724 in WHS fines when prosecuted (Safe Work Australia). That’s not the maximum penalty, that’s what courts actually handed down. By then, it’s too late to ask, 'Are we covered?' Most Territory businesses aren’t cutting corners. They just don’t have systems that fit the way they actually work. And the truth is, you can’t afford not to get it sorted. Because the courts aren’t handing out token fines, they’re hitting businesses hard. A six-figure penalty can sink a small operator. And those are just the averages. The right system won’t stop every curveball, but it makes fines and shutdowns a whole lot less likely. 📲 DM us to get started. Source: https://lnkd.in/gARZAiEs #SafeWorkAustralia #WorkplaceHealthAndSafety #WHSFines #SafetyAudit #SafeWorkMethodStatement

The heat had already cracked 35, the kind of heat that shortens tempers. The crew were ready to knock off the day. The team stood around the trestle table in silence, arms crossed, thinking, 'There’s nothing they can do to help me.' When safety people walk on site, we get the scepticism. Who are these strangers telling us how to do our jobs? But this wasn’t one of those Toolbox Talks. No clipboards or shouty bloke in a polo. No one being talked at. That’s not how we do it. The meat hit the plate, plates went around and slowly, the questions started. About heights. About silicosis. About why one of the boys went home rattled last week, and didn’t come back. Because in the Territory, we operate differently. The best conversations don’t start in a boardroom. They start around a BBQ, with someone who actually listens. It’s how we show respect. (And show off our cooking skills 😉) That’s why no one really talks (not properly) until the brisket’s been served. We're never there to tell them how to do their jobs, we’re there to make sure they can keep doing it...safely. #NTConstruction #WorkplaceSafety #ToolboxTalk #TerritoryTradies #ConstructionLife

Every job starts with a conversation. Whether it’s a client reaching out with no system at all or an established business wanting to upgrade to ISO or OFSC standards, we begin with a risk discovery session. We don’t fire off a quote before we understand the business. We sit down, in person or on Zoom, and unpack what’s working, what’s not, and where they have been and where they see the business in 5 yrs. Risk assessments are part of that bigger picture. They sit alongside WHS system design, procedure drafting, legislative alignment, training, and capability building. The thing is, a risk assessment isn’t worth much if it never leaves the binder. We reckon if you stacked all the unused WHS folders in the NT, you could probably walk to Katherine... If it’s been a while since yours had a refresh, Safe Work Australia’s activity kit is a great place to start. And if you need risk assessments tailored to your business (not cookie-cutter copies that never leave the binder), we're here to help. support@prsnt.com.au 08 7918 7811 📍 NT Based, Serving Worldwide #RiskManagement #WorkSafe #SafetyCulture #NorthernTerritory #Construction #Mining