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Danger lurks

By Malcolm Cunningham 1 June 2013, Build 136, Feature article

Remediation work on leaky buildings is exposing workers to biocontaminants from the deteriorated building materials inside the walls. Recent research highlights the importance of always following good health and safety procedures.

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Ingenuity improves safety

By Lauren Cahill 1 August 2011, Build 125

It sounds a bit like a superhero, and in terms of preventing worksite injuries, it is. The ‘doorector’ is an ingenious invention to assist in the fitting of doors – and it’s already fitted nearly a thousand around Wellington.

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Is that asbestos?

By Alide Elkink 1 February 2014, Build 140

As demolitions ramp up in Christchurch and Auckland, there will be plenty of situations where asbestos is encountered. The onus is on contractors to check for asbestos and to have a plan in place to deal with it if found.

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Managing mould removal

By Lauren Prestney 1 October 2013, Build 138

Careful practices are needed on site when managing the removal of potentially mouldy materials from leaky homes. These include adding mould to the hazard plan and covering the issue in project meetings.

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