An eye for safety
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.
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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.
Suicide rates in New Zealand are not declining, and there are calls for innovative solutions. Some companies are leading the way with suicide prevention programmes as part of workplace health and safety.
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.
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.
Once ignited, a fire can move at breakneck speed. Be prepared – identify the hazards and implement a safety plan so that, if one occurs, you know immediately what to do.
Construction companies have a legal duty of care towards their workers. The three-step good, better, best model provides a useful template to start and improve site health and safety.
While everyone loves the warmer days, for outdoor workers in the construction industry, care must be taken so the sun is helpful not harmful.
Figures released by the Coroner show over 685 New Zealanders died by suicide last year, the highest number on record. With rates in the construction industry high, action is being taken to bring change.
Welders are at high risk of developing cancer from exposure to fumes. While safety equipment such as respiratory protection is available and can save lives, some employers are put off the best solutions due to cost.
The builder-client relationship is ongoing and constantly changing. Each client is different, and many builders manage multiple client relationships at different stages at the same time. BRANZ sought to understand how repeated and ongoing interpersonal stress might impact builder wellbeing and job satisfaction.