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 Andrew Robertson – 1 April 2014, Build 141, Feature article
The employer of an award-winning apprentice says it’s about getting the right person and training them well, and once they’ve got the skills, it’s knowledge that can be passed on to the next apprentice to sign up.
By Dr David Tappin – 1 June 2017, Build 160
Residential builders are exposed to the risk of manual handling injuries every day. Making changes in process and equipment use can reduce the likelihood of injury, but changes must make business sense.
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 Alisa Yong – 1 February 2019, Build 170
With hot weather, longer days and work pressure, it can feel like there aren’t enough hours in the working day. In these busy times, fatigue can be a real hazard, so watch for signs and keep everyone safe.
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.