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Tender Writing Training | Madrigal Communications

Want your team to win more work? This presentation explains how tender writing training builds skills, confidence and structure. Learn how tailored training helps your staff write better bids and bring in more contracts, even under pressure. Visit Here:- https://madrigal.com.au/tenders-and-proposals/

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Tender Writing Training | Madrigal Communications

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  1. MADRIGAL.COM.AU WRITING HEALTH AND SAFETY PLANS THAT MEET INDUSTRY EXPECTATIONS AUGUST 2025

  2. WRITING HEALTH AND SAFETY PLANS THAT MEET INDUSTRY EXPECTATIONS How technical writers improve safety documentation in construction Why professional writing supports compliance and clarity 01 02 By Tim Entwisle The value of technical writers in construction bids and operations 03 04 Avoiding risk through better documentation

  3. WHY HEALTH AND SAFETY PLANS MATTER IN CONSTRUCTION More than a compliance document Health and safety plans are often required at tender stage They’re used throughout project delivery Poorly written plans create risk and damage credibility 01 02 03

  4. ROLE OF TECHNICAL WRITERS IN CONSTRUCTION SAFETY Bringing structure and clarity to complex content Interpret legislation and standards into plain English Present procedures clearly for site-level use Align documents with ISO 45001 and client expectations

  5. WHAT A TECHNICAL WRITER BRINGS TO THE PROCESS It’s not just formatting Consistency across all sections Alignment between methodology, risk and controls Writing that is clear, specific and operationally useful

  6. STRUCTURE OF A BEST-PRACTICE SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN Core elements that meet industry standards 1 2 Project-specific scope and context Risk management framework 3 4 Incident reporting and response procedures Responsibilities and accountabilities 5 Communication and training

  7. EXAMPLE CIVIL CONTRACTOR SUBMITTING FOR TIER 1 CONTRACT What worked • Technical writer worked with HSE lead to develop project-specific controls Incorporated Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and risk registers Used plain English and infographics for toolbox use

  8. COMMON ISSUES WITH SELF-WRITTEN SAFETY PLANS • Jargon-heavy content that confuses rather than clarifies Missing cross-references between policies and procedures What to avoid Incomplete sections due to unclear structure or templates

  9. CASE STUDY PREQUALIFICATION FOR GOVERNMENT PANEL Value of a professional approach • Construction firm required WHS documentation for government supplier panel • Technical writer created a suite of documents: WHS plan, risk register, induction checklist • Achieved prequalification and used documents for two subsequent successful tenders

  10. ALIGNMENT WITH INDUSTRY STANDARDS Meeting expectations across clients and contracts ISO 45001 • WHS Regulation 2017 (NSW) • Principal contractor obligations under Safe Work Australia codes

  11. USING TECHNICAL WRITERS FOR TENDER RESPONSES WHS documents as part of your submission package Support technical sections with compliant safety content Improve your presentation and professionalism Reduce risk of clarification questions or compliance failures

  12. INTEGRATING SAFETY PLANS INTO DELIVERY Useable documents, not shelf-fillers • Toolbox-ready language • Project-specific detail without over-complication • Training alignment and communication focus

  13. NEED HELP DEVELOPING OR UPDATING SAFETY DOCUMENTS? Talk to Madrigal Communications Technical writers with deep construction experience • WHS documentation that supports your tenders and your sites madrigal.com.au | 1300 77 88 18 More information: https://madrigal.com.au/bid-management/

  14. MADRIGAL.COM.AU THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR ATTENTION END SLIDE

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