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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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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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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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Tackling mental health

By Chris Alderson 1 December 2019, Build 175

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.

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Deadly threat to welders

By Bill O’Byrne 1 April 2020, Build 177

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.

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Relationships can impact mental health

By Orin Lockyer 1 October 2021, Build 186

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.

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