These are comments from our clients made during the normal course of conversation. We are very mindful of their rights to privacy that is why their names are not printed here. Should you wish to seek further information in relation to these testimonials or in fact seek a reference from any of our clients please contact Roger. Christine and Roger value these unsolicited statements and thank our clients for their kind words, it is a pleasure to work with such nice people.
"I submitted my new Smarter Safety documentation to Vic Roads and they were very impressed in the simplicity, yet adherence to all their requirements."
Jan 2005 - Geelong VIC. (001)
"You, (Smarter Safety) didn't charge an arm and a leg; I'm pleased."
Feb 2005 - Myrtleford VIC. (003)
"I think it is terrific that you actually tracked me down on the work site to discuss my OH&S."
Mar 2005 - Benalla VIC. (002)
"At least I know that you know what you are talking about."
Jul 2005 - Melbourne VIC. (005)
"That’s excellent. That blows me away.I am really impressed, this is really excellent. I am so stoked."
Aug 2005 - Lismore NSW. (008)
"I have never come across anyone in OHS who has this much knowledge about our industry. This is just what we have been wanting. This is sensational."
Sep 2005 - Eumundi QLD. (011)
"Gee, this is pretty flash."
Sep 2005 - Townsville QLD. (012)
"This has really upped our professionalism and improved the phsyc of the fellas."
Sep 2005 - Lismore NSW. (008)
"This is so easy to understand and follow and is as close to a paperless system I can get."
Dec 2005 - Stawell VIC. (016)
"It’s nice to talk to such down to earth people and I am looking forward to working with you. These Risk Assessments are better than the ones I get from Komatsu.I really appreciate what you have done."
Jan 2006 - Ballarat VIC. (019)
"I am really pleased to be able to give this to Barwon Water. This is just what we need. It’s A1 excellent.The best thing is that it will now be up to date all the time."
Feb 2006 - Colac VIC. (020)
"The Safety Alerts and Safety Talks that Roger sends are excellent."
Feb 2006 - Melbourne VIC. (010)
"It will help me towards my pre-qualification with VicRoads. I don't have to worry about getting behind now."
Feb 2006 - Ballarat VIC. (018)
"I have been meaning to ring to thank you heaps, we had an external audit by our principal contractor and they couldn’t find one thing wrong. We got a big tick!"
Mar 2006 - Geelong VIC. (001)
"This is great, I really appreciate it, just what we need for Grampians Water and Grain Corp.Money well spent."
Mar 2006 - Ararat VIC. (022)
"I like the weekly Safety Alerts but I really haven't organized myself very well with them.Can you please give me the whole set on CD."
Mar 2006 - Myrtelford VIC. (003)
"I want to keep going with this - it is a must! It's nice to have someone to talk to who knows what they are talking about."
Mar 2006 - Benalla VIC. (002)
"Chris, those SWMS’s were really good."
May 2006 - Benalla VIC. (002)
"Those nine page JSA’s had lots in there that we had not thought of."
May 2006 - Yarrawonga VIC. (023)
I could not have created this myself, even if I copied all of the ------- systems. This is excellent."
Jun 2006 - Townsville QLD. (032)
"You have put it in plain English and made it easy to understand what you have given us. After going to the other guy with my questions I still didn’t know the answers. I like this page best, the one that says it is delivered 100% finished."
Jun 2006 - Bundaberg QLD. (035)
"Now the work is all done Roger & Christine you better come around home for a BBQ and when this wind backs down we will go fishing out on the reef."
Jun 2006 - Townsville QLD. (012)
"Everything is working well and I want you to keep up with the maintenance, do you want your cheque now?"
Jul 2006 - Grafton NSW. (006)
"That’s excellent, very professional."
Jul 2006 - Eudlo QLD. (036)
"Thanks for all the support through the year, we definitely want to continue with the maintenance."
Jul 2006 - Orange NSW. (007)
"Thanks so much for all the work you do for us."
Jul 2006 - Bundaberg QLD. (035)
"I just had an audit this morning by Yarra Valley Water and they were rapt, they said it is by far the best system they have seen and the JSA’s are far better than anything around including their own."
Sep 2006 - Woodend VIC. (028)
"This is brilliant, far more than I ever expected, it runs rings around the others."
Sep 2006 - Rockingham WA. (038)
"This has been the best money we ever spent. The engineer was blown away."
Oct 2006 - Seymour VIC. (037)
"Thanks for that new Job Safety Analysis, it’s awesome - a great job. I have sent it off to Vic Roads and don’t expect any troubles at all - it’s spot on!"
Oct 2006 - Geelong VIC. (001)
"The system is terrific and serving our needs very well."
Oct 2006 - Bendigo VIC. (017)
"I received the e-mail of the 5th. Thanks heaps. You do an excellent job. I recommend you to others so hope some extra work is coming your way."
Dec 2006 - Myrtelford VIC. (003)
"Best money I have ever spent. Goulburn Broken Catchment Management say I am 100% ticked off and am their only contractor who is and additional work is already coming our way."
Feb 2007 - Seymour VIC. (048)
"That is fantastic and so practical; it is just what we wanted."
Mar 2007 - Seymour VIC. (049)
"That's really excellent, the induction was good for the guys and gave us a good base to work from. The system has exceeded all our expectations."
Mar 2007 - Swan Hill VIC. (050)
"We had a 5 cars carrying 7 auditors from VicRoads arrive recently. They kept asking for more information and we were able to satisfy every request. They left after 90 minutes and gave us the thumbs-up"
Mar 2007 - Castlemaine VIC. (003)
"I have never seen a JSA for a Scraper as good as yours. You know what they want to do? They want to copy them. They (Christine's JSA's) will be Australia wide soon they are so good."
Apr 2007 - Rockingham WA. (038)
"I gave a copy of our Safety Plan to one VicRoads guy and another asked for a copy as well; said it was excellent."
Aug 2007 - Colac VIC. (020)
"This is sensational, terrific! It will be great to have it all done and not in bits and pieces to worry about."
Aug 2007 - Silkwood QLD. (057)
"The fella from the Queensland Department of Main Roads said it was the best Safety Plan he had ever seen. It is easy to understand, personalized , not generic and my guys understand it."
AUG 2007 - Eudlo QLD. (036)
"A big thanks for the Electrical JSA thanks to this we may have a crack at a bigger job with the City of Melbourne."
Sep 2007 - Seymour VIC. (037)
"That's about as good a system for earthmoving I have ever seen" "You two are almost family now."
NOV 2007 - Clare SA. (059)
"Powercor auditor said last year that our system was fantastic this year it is brilliant (since Smarter Safety became involved) and even better than the one they (Powercor) have...so easy to read and follow."
NOV 2007 - Swan Hill VIC (050)
"The new documentation was received well not just with Spotless but also with Thales Australia; their comments were all positive, we are preferred contractors with Thales and Spotless now. The future is looking great, we have just purchased a 12t excavator and low loader this should speed up demo jobs a fair bit we are fully booked until Christmas and we are starting to book in for next year."
NOV 2007 - Bundalong VIC (027)
"Everything is good, the big job at Sunbury VUT went well; Victoria University said the Safety Plan was great."
NOV 2007 - Altona VIC. (042)
"The people at Hanson & Yuncken said this was the best Safety Plan (Smarter Safety) they had ever seen.
FEB 2008 - Euroa VIC. (063)
"Once there was only CCF!"
FEB 2008 - Kilmore VIC. (067)
"Wanted to thank you both for the excellent training session. It was very informative and kept interesting by not just reading but clearly pointing out high risk areas & providing more detailed information including actual case studies."
APR 2008 - Laverton VIC. (060)
"Be real nice to Roger and Christine, as this is very important from a compliance stand point, but also for when we go for tenders/bigger projects! Get ready to get smarter and safer!"
MAY 2008 South Melbourne VIC. (074)
XXXXX XXXXXX rang Christine to congratulate her on her work....
"the web site is the best I have ever seen, excellent, easy to read and simple to use with the side tabs and light bulbs; "the Safety Plan that your client has submitted with their tender documents to council is also excellent and puts them ahead of the rest on the tender stakes"
XXXXX XXXXXX (Risk Managment Coordinator for 14 years - Sth Gippsland Shire Council)
In reference to the above item...
"Yes, it would have been my tender. We did win the supply tender. I'm sure it would have helped me because the shire had a meeting with all the local contractors and told us that if we did not have safety plans in place they would not be able to accept tenders." "You better give Christine a pat on the back for me."
JUL 2008 - Leongatha VIC. (074)
"Thanks Christine that far exceeds my expectations outstanding work. Very grateful."
JUN 2008 - Laverton VIC. (060)
"Thanks very much. I couldn't believe the quality of the work you did on our tender. It was really good."
JUL 2008 - Mackay QLD. (068)
"Just rang to say how grouse the system is, very professional; it is good to work with someone who cares, knows what they are doing and knows our business."
JUL 2008 - Thomastown VIC. (075)
"Gave the Safety Plan to Cardinia Council and Transfield - it was an absolute hit. Quality on the job is important but the Safety Plan was #1."
JUL 2008 - Thomastown VIC. (075)
"I just wanted to write a quick email to say thank you very much for your help with the DPI Nomination of Operator Form/Project. We had very positive feedback - in fact he said it was the best one he has received."
AUG 2008 - Yarrawonga VIC. (045)
