Sahaj HR
Construction Industry

HR Built for Construction: Site Teams, PPE & Safety

Manage workers across multiple sites, track PPE and certifications, and stay compliant with safety regulations — all in one system built for the realities of construction.

157 workers tracked across 4 active sites PPE & certification alerts automated HSE-ready compliance reports in minutes
Site OverviewLive

Total Workforce

157 Workers

142 On-Site15 Off-Site

Workers by Active Site

Project Alpha — Birmingham45
Project Beta — Manchester32
Project Gamma — London61
Project Delta — Leeds19

PPE Items

312

Certs Due

7

Toolbox

24

The Problem

Why Construction HR Is Different

Construction companies face HR challenges that office-based businesses don't. Your team isn't sitting at desks — they're spread across sites, working with heavy machinery, and facing strict safety regulations.

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    Workers spread across 5+ active construction sitesNo visibility into who's where, attendance chaos, payroll delays
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    Tracking PPE (hard hats, boots, high-vis, harnesses) across 200+ workersWorkers show up without proper gear, safety violations, project delays
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    Expiring safety certifications (CSCS cards, forklift licenses, scaffolding tickets)Workers pulled off-site mid-project, HSE fines, failed audits
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    Toolbox talks and safety briefings with paper sign-in sheetsLost records, no audit trail, can't prove compliance during inspections
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    High turnover and seasonal workers (subcontractors, temp labor)Incomplete onboarding, missing right-to-work checks, insurance gaps
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    Daily equipment checks (forklifts, excavators, cranes, scaffolding)Skipped checks, equipment failures, accidents, legal liability
Construction team collaboration
Real-time dashboard showing workforce by site, trade, and shift
PPE asset register — know who has what, when it was issued, condition status
Automated reminders 90, 60, 30 days before cert expiry — never miss a renewal
Digital toolbox talk module — record attendance, topics, photos, full audit trail
Fast onboarding workflows — get new workers site-ready in 24 hours
Digital pre-op checklists — flag defects, assign repairs, prove compliance

8 Powerful Modules

What Sahaj HR Does for Construction Companies

We built Sahaj HR with construction, warehousing, and field-based businesses in mind. Complete visibility and control — from every site to every safety certificate.

01

Multi-Site Workforce Management

  • Dashboard view showing workers by site, trade, and shift
  • Track site allocation (Project A: 45 workers, Project B: 32 workers)
  • Search by trade (electricians, carpenters, laborers, machine operators)
  • Identify available workers when a new project starts
  • Generate site-specific reports for client meetings or audits
02

PPE & Safety Equipment Tracking

  • Issue PPE on Day 1 — hard hat, boots, high-vis, gloves, harness
  • Track condition status (working, needs replacement, damaged)
  • Set replacement schedules (e.g., replace boots every 6 months)
  • Generate PPE inventory reports by site or worker
  • Collect equipment when workers leave (exit checklist includes PPE return)
03

Safety Certification & License Tracking

  • Store CSCS cards, forklift licenses, scaffolding tickets, first aid certs
  • Set expiry dates and trigger automated email reminders (90, 60, 30 days)
  • Generate reports: certifications expiring in the next 90 days
  • Flag workers whose certifications have expired
  • Attach cert copies to worker profiles — inspectors can verify instantly
04

Toolbox Talks & Safety Briefings

  • Log every toolbox talk: date, topic, site, attendees
  • Workers sign digitally (no lost paperwork)
  • Upload photos of the briefing or safety hazard discussed
  • Track who attended and who missed (follow up with no-shows)
  • Generate audit-ready reports for HSE inspections or CDM compliance
05

Equipment Pre-Operational Checks

  • Digital checklists for forklifts, excavators, cranes, pallet trucks
  • Operators tick off checks before starting work (brakes, lights, fluid levels)
  • Flag defects and take equipment out of service instantly
  • Assign repair tasks to maintenance team
  • Full audit trail for LOLER and service history
06

Attendance & Shift Management

  • Digital clock-in/clock-out system by site
  • Track attendance by site (Project A vs Project B)
  • Shift planning: day shifts, night shifts, weekend work
  • Overtime tracking linked to payroll (accurate wages, no disputes)
  • Generate timesheets for client billing or cost tracking
07

Fast Onboarding for Subcontractors & Temps

  • Quick onboarding checklist: right-to-work check, induction, PPE issue
  • Upload copies of ID, work permits, insurance certificates
  • Mark workers as Site Ready once all checks are complete
  • Bulk import subcontractor teams (upload a list, create 50 profiles in minutes)
  • Exit process: collect PPE, final pay, archive records
08

Compliance Reporting

  • Worker competency report (all certifications, expiry dates, training history)
  • Toolbox talk attendance log (last 12 months)
  • PPE issue and return records by site
  • Equipment inspection history (prove LOLER compliance)
  • Export to PDF for HSE inspections or client audits

A Real Example

How It Works: You Win a New Project in Birmingham

You need 20 workers on-site by Monday. Here's what Sahaj HR does automatically from Friday morning to Week 4.

01

Friday Morning: HR Gets the List

  • HR receives names from recruitment team (mix of permanent staff + 10 new subcontractors)
  • Bulk import the 10 new names into Sahaj HR (takes 5 minutes)
02

Friday Afternoon: Onboarding Activates

  • Each new worker gets a checklist: right-to-work check, site induction, PPE issue, CSCS card verification
  • System flags 2 workers whose CSCS cards expire next month — HR contacts them for renewals
03

Monday Morning: Workers Arrive On-Site

  • Site manager runs a toolbox talk on working at height
  • All 20 workers sign digitally in Sahaj HR (no paper forms)
  • Forklift operator completes pre-op checklist before use
04

Week 4: Client Audit Passed

  • Client asks for proof of worker competency and safety compliance
  • HR generates reports in 10 minutes: certifications, toolbox talk logs, equipment records
  • PDF sent to client — audit passed ✓

Who Needs This

Built for Construction Companies That Can't Afford Compliance Gaps

Multi-Site Operations

2–20+ projects running simultaneously — full visibility from one dashboard

50–500+ Workforce

Permanent staff, subcontractors, and temps — all managed in one place

Compliance-Heavy Businesses

CDM, LOLER, HSE regulations — compliance built into every workflow

PPE-Issuing Companies

Issue safety gear to workers and need full issue/return history

Audit-Facing Companies

Frequent client or HSE audits — generate proof of compliance in minutes

High-Turnover Teams

Fast onboarding/offboarding for seasonal workers and rotating subcontractors

Industries We Serve

  • 01Commercial construction
  • 02Residential construction
  • 03Civil engineering
  • 04Fit-out and refurbishment
  • 05Groundworks and demolition
  • 06Facilities management
  • 07Scaffolding contractors

Why Sahaj HR

Why Construction Companies Choose Sahaj HR

Built for Field Work

Not another generic HR system designed for office workers. Sahaj HR understands sites, shifts, trades, and safety regulations.

Already Proven

Our system is live, managing 617 employees across 8 branches (ICS HR Team — icshour.com). This isn't a concept. It works.

Compliance by Default

CDM 2015, LOLER, PUWER, working time regulations — compliance checks built into the workflows so you don't have to think about it.

Flexible & Bespoke

Every construction business is different. Need custom fields? Extra modules? We adapt Sahaj HR to your exact workflow.

No Long Contracts

Pay per employee per month. Cancel anytime. No lock-in, no hidden fees.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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Construction HR Done Right

We'll show you exactly how Sahaj HR handles multi-site workforce tracking, PPE and certification management, digital toolbox talks, and fast onboarding for subcontractors.

Multi-site workforce tracking (200+ workers across 8 active projects) PPE and certification management (never miss a CSCS renewal) Digital toolbox talks and equipment checks (compliance made easy) Fast onboarding for subcontractors (from hire to site-ready in 24 hours)
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