iStar winners – D&C – January 2017
ISGM’s iStar awards recognise subcontracting companies that go above and beyond the normal expectations, demonstrating exceptional customer service, quality work, productivity and team work. Our...
View ArticleSafety update: Make safe solutions for Telstra plant
A recent incident on the installation of footway board identified install methods different to the requirements detailed in Telstra’s 018633 Make Safe Solutions for Telstra Infrastructure. While this...
View ArticleSafety Update: ISGM Drug and Alcohol Management Procedure
It is an expectation that workers at ISGM and client locations are not under the influence of drugs or alcohol that may put themselves or others in danger. Your company’s Agreement with ISGM requires...
View ArticleSafety update: Gas detectors, HSE committee
Gas detectors Recently, an ISGM subcontractor purchased a non-compliant gas detector. While it looked OK, it did not detect explosive gases. When purchasing a gas detector, please be aware of the...
View ArticleFrom Near Miss to Non-Injury
Statistics demonstrate that for every 300 Near Miss’ there is a more serious incident generally where medical treatment is required or even worse. In order for us to better focus and obtain information...
View ArticleStaying safe this summer
As temperatures soar, it is critical we look after ourselves and our fellow workers in the field. At ISGM we want to make sure that everyone goes home safely every day. Heat stress Heat stress occurs...
View ArticleFantastic Feedback – December 2016
Mick Lynis, Field Services Manager – Operations (Northern), passed on some feedback from a customer for our Team Manager Peter Smith. I would really like to thank you for every involvement you have...
View ArticleiSTAR winners – December 2016
ISGM’s iStar awards recognise subcontracting companies that go above and beyond the normal expectations, demonstrating exceptional customer service, quality work, productivity and team work. Our...
View ArticleISGM stars in Telstra Pre-Provisioning training video
As part of Telstra’s lead-in training material, they approached ISGM to assist in showing a typical lead-in and the different components such as trench, conduit, box, etc. Northern Field Services...
View ArticleClosing Sites and Making them Safe for the Holidays
During the Christmas and New Year period it is preferable that ground openings are not left open overnight. If it is absolutely necessary then the following actions are to be implemented to make the...
View ArticleDarren’s Update – November 2016
Congratulations to the group. During the month of November. The construction team have completed 4,966 number of Tickets of Work; including 1,502 in ACM Pit Remediation and 1,901 Lead-in Provisioning...
View ArticleiOrder – Out of Order
As of recent iOrder has incurred some technical difficulties with the ordering process. Occasionally during the checkout process in iOrder there is an error message advising that the order/credit card...
View ArticleHSE Alert 60. Flammable Gas in Inline Joints
Since February 2012, there have been approximately 10 incidents reported where gas has ignited within in-line joints resulting in loud noises and the possible expulsion of flying debris. Any inline...
View ArticleHSE Bulletin 39. Correct Tools for Cutting Conduit
On Wednesday 16 November 2016 ISGM distributed, to all I&M Subcontractors, an email regarding the correct tools for cutting conduit. This email was sent when a worker was observed to be using a...
View ArticleiStar winners – D&C – October 2016
ISGM’s iStar awards recognise subcontracting companies that go above and beyond the normal expectations, demonstrating exceptional customer service, quality work, productivity and team work. Our...
View ArticleSafety Update: Snake season
The warm weather is coming, and with it snake season. Please make sure your snake safety knowl;edge is up to date and re-read the Snake Safety Guidance Note in Contractor Portal. It’s most important...
View ArticleiStar winners – D&C – September 2016
ISGM’s iStar awards recognise subcontracting companies that go above and beyond the normal expectations, demonstrating exceptional customer service, quality work, productivity and team work. Our...
View ArticleChris’ update – D&C October 2016
Last month was a busy month for ISGM with a management restructure within the Telstra business unit and updates to the subcontractor KPIs and SORs. On top of this we’re setting the ground work for a...
View ArticleSafety Update: Guiding Vehicle in Challenging Locations
In congested locations, finding parking can sometimes be difficult. On a few occasions accidents happened involving vehicles and bystanders, where following the below steps could have avoided the...
View ArticleGrow your business – information and resources
If you have employees please be aware as of 1 October 2016 there are new tax tables for calculating PAYG. The tables were released on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website, here. Also, there is...
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