BMD Prioritizes Remote Worker Healthy and Safety
BMD enhances remote worker safety with SafetyIQ by centralizing travel monitoring, automating check-ins, and improving visibility across a dispersed workforce.
Industry
Construction
Employees
1,000-5,000
Location
Australia
About
BMD Group
BMD is one of Australia’s largest privately owned engineering, construction, and land development contractors, delivering major infrastructure projects for more than 40 years. Operating nationwide across metropolitan, regional, and remote locations, BMD manages a diverse workforce that often travels long distances to isolated job sites. The company is committed to the safety and well-being of its people and prioritizes systems that support safe travel and field operations.
BMD’s expectation of SafetyIQ was met from its very first implementation; ease of sign-up and useability for all subcontractors was vital to its success.
BMD Group
BMD Group
SafetyIQ replaced BMD’s manual, memory-based check-in process with a centralized, automated platform built for remote worker safety. Workers now complete quick risk assessments before traveling and receive timed check-in prompts throughout their journey. Missed check-ins trigger automatic escalations, ensuring fast response in an emergency. The platform provided BMD with a scalable, easy-to-use system that improved accuracy, oversight, and confidence across all projects.
Challenges
BMD’s workforce frequently traveled alone to remote construction sites, making worker visibility and safety a significant concern. Their previous spreadsheet-based system relied on staff remembering to text supervisors upon arrival, which created inconsistency and safety gaps. Subcontractor involvement added complexity, requiring a centralized method to manage everyone’s movements. The company needed a scalable, reliable travel safety system that eliminated manual check-ins and reduced human error.
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Solutions
BMD selected SafetyIQ Starter as a cost-effective, easy-to-implement remote worker management solution during heightened travel risks brought on by COVID-19. The platform allowed workers to log journeys, complete risk assessments, and receive automated check-in reminders every two to two-and-a-half hours. Missed check-ins triggered escalation alerts so supervisors could act quickly and appropriately. With nationwide projects, the system provided consistent oversight and simplified onboarding for employees and subcontractors.
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Results
SafetyIQ Starter replaced BMD’s manual system with an efficient, reliable process that workers found easy to adopt. Automated reminders reduced reliance on memory and significantly lowered the chance of missed check-ins. Managers gained real-time visibility into worker locations and could respond faster during potential incidents. Overall, BMD improved compliance, strengthened safety culture, and achieved greater operational efficiency across its geographically dispersed teams.
See how SafetyIQ helps simplify EHS management and builds a stronger safety culture.
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