Taking care with roof-collected drinking water
Nothing could be as fresh and pure to drink as rainwater – could it? A Massey University study shows people must take care to ensure roof-collected rainwater is safe to drink.
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By Stan Abbott – 1 February 2007, Build 98, Feature article
Nothing could be as fresh and pure to drink as rainwater – could it? A Massey University study shows people must take care to ensure roof-collected rainwater is safe to drink.
By John O’Donnell – 1 August 2007, Build 101, Feature article
There has been a big growth recently in the installation of mechanical home ventilation supply systems. We are told they can solve many of our indoor environmental problems, but sometimes basic issues need tackling first.
By Lauren Prestney – 1 February 2012, Build 128
Positive steps taken by Naylor Love Construction to reduce the number of on-site eye injuries met some initial resistance but have achieved impressive results.
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.
By Helen Parkes, Matthew Sadgrove – 1 October 2018, Build 168, Feature article
Having a clear roadmap for health and safety for your business will help you to be more efficient and targeted in your activities and keep you focused on what matters.
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.
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.
By Chris Costley – 1 April 2016, Build 153
Poor project planning can have a knock-on effect, causing bullying on site as workers are intimidated into unsafe practices just to get the job done.
By Rosie Gallen – 1 June 2008, Build 106, Feature article
The vibrant community of Eastern Porirua shows that, with community engagement and environmental changes, disadvantaged communities can be safer, healthier, more confident neighbourhoods.
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.