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

Telecommunications faces workforce decline as technology disrupts traditional services. Current employment stands at 607,000 workers bls managing critical infrastructure transitions. Aging workers create knowledge transfer challenges while competition from higher-paying tech companies threatens technical talent retention.

Employee Recognition and Engagement Needs

Field technicians in dangerous, isolated conditions need safety-focused recognition. Customer service representatives handling high-stress interactions require stress management support. Network engineers maintaining critical infrastructure seek acknowledgment for reliability achievements and incident prevention.

Safety Concerns

Telecom technicians experience 2.0 injuries per 100 workers with high risks from tower work, electrical hazards, and confined spaces. On-call emergency repair requirements and physical demands create long-term health impacts requiring comprehensive safety recognition programs.

Instant Recognition Benefits

Safety-based gamification for protocol compliance and zero-accident periods drives improvement. Service excellence recognition for customer satisfaction and network uptime motivates performance. Cross-training achievements and skill development acknowledgment support workforce adaptation to new technologies.

Industry Size and Workforce

  • 607,000 telecommunications workers bls
  • 36,215 establishments nationwide bls
  • 9-10% unionization rate bls
  • $1,512 median weekly earnings bls
  • Geographic dispersion matching population

Unique Operational Challenges

Field versus office worker needs require mobile-friendly solutions spanning customer-facing and technical roles. Safety compliance and emergency response recognition must integrate with existing systems while supporting workforce digital transformation across diverse operational environments.

AU Context

The telecommunications sector faces significant safety challenges with field technicians experiencing falls from heights as one of the most common risks, while working with high-voltage equipment and prolonged electromagnetic exposure. Despite being critical infrastructure, the industry saw employment decrease by 1,000 workers in 2023-24 as companies pursue cost-cutting while maintaining service levels. The workforce splits between office-based planners and field technicians who prefer remote work arrangements (30%) to avoid hazardous field conditions. Workers manage complex network technologies while facing long hours to meet infrastructure rollout targets, creating fatigue and stress that compound physical safety risks. Scratchie's recognition system addresses telecommunications' unique split between field and office workers by providing tailored recognition for each group's contributions. Field technicians receive instant acknowledgment for safe tower climbing procedures, proper electrical safety protocols, and successful equipment installations in challenging conditions. Office-based staff earn recognition for network optimisation, customer service excellence, and innovative solutions that improve field worker safety. The platform's milestone tracking for injury-free work completion particularly resonates with contractors managing 5G rollouts and infrastructure upgrades. By gamifying complex technical certifications and creating team challenges that unite field and office workers, Scratchie builds cohesive safety culture across distributed teams. This approach helps telecommunications companies retain skilled workers in a shrinking employment market while ensuring the safety standards essential for maintaining Australia's critical communications infrastructure.

AU Context Safety

The telecommunications sector employs 607,000 Americans managing critical infrastructure transitions, with workforce decline as technology disrupts traditional services. Field technicians experience 2.0 injuries per 100 workers from tower work, electrical hazards, confined spaces, and emergency repairs in dangerous conditions. The geographically dispersed workforce includes customer service representatives handling high-stress interactions and network engineers maintaining critical infrastructure. Competition from higher-paying tech companies threatens retention while aging workers create knowledge transfer challenges across 36,215 establishments nationwide. Scratchie's mobile-friendly platform provides safety-focused recognition for field technicians working in isolation and customer service excellence for representatives handling difficult interactions. Workers receive instant rewards for zero-accident periods in tower work, network uptime achievements, and successful emergency response. The system's integration capabilities connect with existing telecommunications infrastructure to track performance metrics and protocol compliance. Through cross-training achievements, skill development acknowledgment for new technologies, and team challenges for service reliability, Scratchie helps retain technical talent by recognizing the critical but often invisible work of maintaining America's communication networks.

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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