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

Warehousing experiences extreme turnover with Amazon facilities at 150% annually. E-commerce growth creates intense pressure while seasonal fluctuations challenge staffing. Physical demands with strict productivity quotas create disposability culture where algorithms continuously monitor performance. National Employment Law Project

Employee Recognition and Engagement Needs

Workers treated as replaceable need recognition emphasizing value and growth potential. National Employment Law Project Productivity pressure requires balanced acknowledgment of speed and safety. Limited advancement opportunities demand skill development recognition while work-life balance support addresses demanding shift schedules.

Safety Concerns

Transportation/warehousing maintains the highest injury rate at 3.8 serious cases per 100 workers. U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsU.S. GAO Musculoskeletal disorders from lifting and repetitive motions dominate injuries. U.S. GAOVelocityEHS OSHA identifies critical ergonomic improvement needs U.S. GAOVelocityEHS while some facilities face security and workplace violence concerns.

Instant Recognition Benefits

Productivity challenges balancing speed with safety create healthy competition. Quality metrics for order accuracy and inventory management drive performance. Gamified safety training and team department challenges improve outcomes while addressing engagement needs of large, diverse workforces.

Industry Size and Workforce

Unique Operational Challenges

High-volume operations with hundreds of workers require scalable solutions. Extensive technology integration with warehouse management systems enables performance tracking. 24/7 shift operations and seasonal workforce surges demand flexible recognition systems supporting rapid onboarding and engagement.

AU Context

Warehousing operations face persistent safety challenges with manual handling injuries accounting for 43% of all compensation claims, while the e-commerce boom drives unprecedented demand for efficient, safe operations. Workers navigate hazards from forklift operations, repetitive strain injuries from continuous picking, and risks from racking system failures, all while managing the physical demands of moving heavy loads throughout vast facilities. The sector's 24/7 operations across multiple shifts create inconsistent safety cultures, while high turnover rates mean constantly training new workers who are at higher risk due to inexperience. Post-COVID e-commerce growth, with online sales jumping from $32.1 billion to $50.46 billion, intensifies productivity pressures that can compromise safety protocols during peak periods. Scratchie's gamified recognition system excels in warehouse environments by creating shift-based competitions that maintain safety focus during high-pressure operations. Workers earn instant recognition for proper lifting techniques, thorough forklift inspections, and maintaining clutter-free aisles that prevent trips and falls. The platform's team challenges foster collective responsibility for safety, particularly powerful in large facilities where workers might feel anonymous. By rewarding near-miss reporting and housekeeping excellence, Scratchie transforms safety from a compliance burden into an engaging team sport. The mobile-first design allows supervisors to provide recognition throughout sprawling warehouse spaces, ensuring workers in all areas feel valued. This approach significantly impacts retention in an industry where physical demands often drive workers away, as employees who feel appreciated for working safely are more likely to develop long-term careers in warehousing.

AU Context Safety

The warehousing sector employs 1.77 million Americans facing extreme turnover with Amazon facilities at 150% annually, where algorithms monitor performance and create disposability culture. Safety challenges are severe with the highest injury rate at 3.8 serious cases per 100 workers, dominated by musculoskeletal disorders from lifting and repetitive motions. The workforce is 66% male, 54% Latino in California, with 50% having only high school education, handling e-commerce growth pressure and seasonal fluctuations. Physical demands with strict productivity quotas and limited advancement opportunities drive workers to feel replaceable despite 13.1% projected growth through 2032. Scratchie's gamified platform balances productivity with safety by creating healthy competition that values both speed and accuracy without sacrificing worker wellbeing. Warehouse workers receive instant recognition for order accuracy, inventory management excellence, and maintaining safety protocols during high-volume operations. The system's integration with warehouse management systems enables real-time performance tracking while team challenges build camaraderie among hundreds of workers per facility. By providing skill development recognition, quality metrics rewards, and safety compliance badges in multiple languages, Scratchie transforms the disposability culture by demonstrating each worker's value beyond algorithmic productivity scores, particularly crucial during seasonal workforce surges.

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.

Convo Card

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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