Make Safety Rewarding.

Scratchie - an app that rewards safety

Most safety processes in construction and mining are about punishments. Scratchie is about rewards.

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A safer, happier project. Really.

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Sweet nothing

Nothing needs to come out of the project budget to run the Scratchie system.
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Subcontractor magnet

Subbies will want to work on the sites where Scratchie is operating.
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Free app

Apple iOS and Android versions of the app can be downloaded free and used by all.
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Cleaner, safer site

Rewards for positive behaviour work wherever there are humans around.
More than just warm & fuzzy

Here are some metrics we're proud of:

28%

Improvement

in safety attitudes
2

Hours / Week

Time saved per week per supervisor
96

% of workers

Prefer working on Scratchie sites.
A happy site is a productive site

We said safe,
not skinny.

A smoothly-run project is easy to spot. The schedule is working, the banter is alive, things are tidy and the workers are productive. Safety is easier when workers are engaged. Scratchie contributes to creating those conditions on your site.
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Hutchinson Builders

Commercial Precinct gets huge safety boost

Large privately-held construction company J.Hutchinson piloted Scratchie on one of their data centre projects, and consequently safety, lead indicator data and morale shot up. Oh and the supervisors can't get enough of it.
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“Anything that improves safety, positively, we like.”

A leader in safety in the construction industry, Sydney-based Richard Crookes Constructions have used Scratchie on several of their projects, showing an improvement in safety attitudes of over 25%, and reducing the time required by their supervisors to chase up safety maintenance items (because they're already done – that's the power of positive incentives).

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$30

Average reward

On-the-spot rewards make for a workforce that asks what you want.

Let the rewards do the talking.

You can have all the positive posters you like. When workers get immediate rewards, that's when behaviour really changes.

Common Questions

How does Scratchie boost safety?

Scratchie promotes safety by rewarding safe behaviors, increasing worker engagement, and creating a positive safety culture. This leads to safer, more efficient workplaces.

Can Scratchie integrate with existing systems?

Absolutely! Scratchie is designed to complement your current safety systems, acting as a lubricant to improve their overall effectiveness. It bridges the gap between compliance and genuine safety engagement among workers.

Is Scratchie suitable for all projects?

Yes, Scratchie is adaptable to a wide range of project sizes and types, from smaller-scale projects to billion-dollar metro developments. Any project seeking to improve safety attitudes and create a positive safety culture can benefit from Scratchie.

What's the ROI for Scratchie?

Scratchie delivers tangible returns through improved safety attitudes, cleaner and safer sites, increased productivity, and time saved for supervisors. The positive impact on overall site performance makes Scratchie a valuable investment for construction and mining projects.
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$30
Average reward
On-the-spot rewards make for a workforce that asks what you want.

Let the rewards do the talking.

You can have all the positive posters you like. When workers get immediate rewards, that's when behaviour really changes.

Current Workplace Challenges

QSR faces extreme turnover at 72.4% annually, with some estimates reaching 150%. OrbisPay Blog The average employee tenure spans only 110 days OnFocus while 45% of operators report understaffing. OnFocus Replacement costs average $2,305 per hourly employee and up to $16,770 for managers, OrbisPay BlogBlackboxintelligence creating significant financial pressure. Achievers

Employee Recognition and Engagement Needs

Workers crave immediate feedback during busy periods and recognition for handling difficult customers professionally. Team achievements during rush periods and skill development acknowledgment address key motivators. Low wages and minimal advancement visibility drive job-hopping without proper recognition systems.

Safety Concerns

Kitchen hazards including burns, cuts, and slips create risk environments. Hot oil and equipment injuries combine with repetitive stress from fast-paced work. COVID added customer aggression and mental health impacts while 78% reduction in hours created job insecurity. QSR magazine

Instant Recognition Benefits

Speed and accuracy competitions with real-time recognition drive performance. Customer satisfaction scoring with immediate rewards reinforces positive behaviors. Case studies show 89% of employees report gamification boosts productivity, Business News Daily with instant recognition proving more effective than delayed acknowledgment.

Industry Size and Workforce

Unique Operational Challenges

High-speed environments require non-disruptive recognition delivery. Peak period management and multi-location franchise consistency challenge traditional programs. Young workforce engagement through digital-native solutions and drive-thru integration needs shape platform requirements.

AU Context

The quick service restaurant sector operates in an exceptionally high-pressure environment with 100-150% annual turnover rates, where even industry leaders consider 100% turnover "good." Safety hazards are omnipresent: burns from cooking equipment and hot oil, cuts from food preparation, and slips on wet kitchen floors create constant risks for a predominantly young workforce. With 6.1% monthly turnover exceeding the 4.9% all-industry average, QSRs face the dual challenge of maintaining strict food safety compliance while meeting aggressive speed-of-service targets. The workforce, largely comprising teenagers and early-20s workers in their first jobs, requires engaging, short-form training that competes with time pressures and the fast-paced operational environment. Scratchie's gamified platform transforms QSR safety culture by making compliance achievements instantly rewarding for young workers who thrive on immediate feedback. Real-time recognition for proper temperature monitoring, hand washing compliance, and safe equipment handling creates positive habits during the critical first 90 days of employment. The platform's shift-based competitions balance speed with safety, acknowledging teams that achieve service goals without compromising safety protocols. By incorporating digital badges for completing safety modules and peer recognition for helping new team members learn safe practices, Scratchie addresses the sector's extreme turnover challenge. The mobile-first design resonates with Generation Z workers, turning mundane safety requirements into engaging challenges that improve retention while reducing the burns, cuts, and slips that plague the industry.

AU Context Safety

The QSR sector employs 15.7 million Americans facing extreme turnover at 72.4% annually, with some locations reaching 150% and average tenure only 110 days. Safety challenges include kitchen burns, cuts, slips from fast-paced work, with hot oil injuries and repetitive stress common among the predominantly teenage and immigrant workforce. Replacement costs average $2,305 per hourly employee and $16,770 for managers, while 45% of operators report understaffing. Workers handling high-speed service and difficult customers during rush periods receive minimal recognition despite 89% reporting gamification boosts productivity. Scratchie's instant recognition system thrives in QSR's high-speed environment by delivering non-disruptive rewards during peak periods for speed, accuracy, and customer service excellence. Workers receive immediate points for handling difficult customers professionally, maintaining safety protocols with hot equipment, and achieving order accuracy targets. The platform's digital-native design engages young workers through competitions, leaderboards for drive-thru times, and team challenges during rush hours. By providing real-time acknowledgment for skill development and safety compliance in multiple languages, Scratchie reduces the astronomical turnover costs by making workers feel valued beyond their minimum wage compensation.

Scratchie Rewards

Instant recognition that actually works

The Need: Your team does great work every day, but most of it goes unnoticed. Traditional recognition programs are slow, complicated, or forgotten entirely.

The Solution: Scratchie Rewards lets supervisors recognise good work instantly with digital scratch cards. Spot something positive, scan a QR code, and your team member gets an instant reward on their phone. It takes 30 seconds and creates a moment of genuine appreciation.

The Outcome: Teams that feel valued work harder, stay longer, and care more about quality. It's that simple.

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Instant recognition that actually works

The Need: Your frontline workers see problems and opportunities every day, but most never speak up. Traditional reporting is a hassle, and nobody wants to be seen as a complainer.

The Solution: Convo Cards make it easy and rewarding to share observations. Workers can quickly report hazards, suggest improvements, or start important conversations—right from their phone. Add photos, voice notes, or just a quick message. Every contribution earns recognition.

The Outcome: Problems get fixed before they become incidents. Ideas flow from the people who know the work best. Your workplace gets safer and smarter, one conversation at a time.

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