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Helping workmates

By Annette Beautrais 1 February 2017, Build 158

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.

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United on safety

By Alisa Yong 1 August 2017, Build 161

Safety on site is set to get simpler, as some of New Zealand’s biggest commercial construction companies join forces to standardise health and safety requirements.

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Be prepared

By Alisa Yong 1 April 2017, Build 159

It will happen, you just don’t know when. To ensure optimal outcomes for your workplace after a natural disaster, put a plan in place and let everyone know who, what, where and how.

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Scaffolded sites safer

By Nick Helm 1 December 2017, Build 163

Recent BRANZ-commissioned research shows the use of scaffolding on single-storey builds has made sites safer but highlights the opportunity to review regulations and improve industry guidance.

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