Asbestos: play by the rules!
If you or your staff are likely to encounter asbestos at work, it’s important you understand the new rules that…
Safety
Last line of defence
Falls from three metres or less off roofs and ladders account for a large number of the construction sector’s serious…
Building a safe workplace
Summer is always a busy period for builders, which is great for those employed in the industry. However, it’s important…
Build it better
PlaceMakers Frame and Truss aims to deliver tradespeople value for money and save them time on assembly. With eight manufacturing…
Skills maintenance – more than just points!
New ‘mixed-model’ skills maintenance scheme is now in effect Changes to the LBP skills maintenance scheme, announced earlier this year,…
Managing overlapping duties
With the Health and Safety at Work Act coming into effect in April next year, it’s important you understand your…
Using Schedule 1 exemptions
Have you been getting consents for low-risk jobs that don’t require them? MBIE reminds builders to use the expanded list…
Making your summer build safer
The summer season is a great time to get building work done. Here are a few safety tips to help…
Get your share of the boom!
It’s undeniable that the construction sector is booming. However, for many businesses that isn’t reflected in their bottom lines The…
Use it or lose it
Eye injuries are common among those working in construction – they can cost a lot both in terms of lost…
Determining responsibility
A focus of the Health and Safety at Work Act is strengthening worker engagement and participation in health and safety…
Risks that appear overnight
Workplaces are constantly changing, which is why it’s important for health and safety to be embedded in your company’s culture.…
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