Safety

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Health and safety of contractors

1 June 2009, Build 112, Feature article

Contracting work out doesn’t absolve businesses from health and safety obligations, but well-managed contracts will go some way to ensuring these responsibilities are met.

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Making a site safe

By John Tait 1 June 2009, Build 112, Feature article

There are many types of hazards associated with site establishment and construction. Managing these hazards is important and will ensure everyone goes home safely at the end of the day.

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Take precautions to protect your health

By Dr Tim Ewer 1 June 2009, Build 112, Feature article

Treated timber goes hand in hand with the building industry, but is it harming workers? A University of Auckland Department of Occupational Medicine Masters research project examined arsenic levels in builders – with revealing results.

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Safety blueprint

1 June 2009, Build 112, Feature article

Good health and safety practices have a positive flow-on effect for achieving best value in construction projects, but they need to be incorporated right from the start.

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