15 August 2019
Virtual reality and construction inductions
Traditional induction methods often see poor knowledge retention, low engagement and don’t address the challenges of an ever-changing construction environment. New Zealand based engineering company Beca have designed a VR solution...
13 August 2019
Toolbox Talk - Listening to health and safety
Hearing is an essential way to track and understand what is happening around you. Our hearing is extremely well attuned to our surroundings, it’s the brains first response system. It tells us when to pay attention and shapes our understanding of what is happening.
8 August 2019
Toolbox Talk - Lasers
Lasers are very commonly used across the construction industry and when something is so commonly used, it can be perceived to be harmless to a degree. This is not the case.
29 July 2019
Toolbox Talk - Fatigue Management
Working in the construction industry is taxing - physically and mentally. It involves heavy lifting, a lot manual labour, long days, sometimes night shifts. A personal fatigue management plan is a must if you're going to be productive everyday on site.
23 July 2019
Toolbox Talk - Concrete PPE Check
Working with concrete can be extremely hazardous to your health if you're not wearing the appropriate PPE. Make sure you're covering yourself (literally) by checking out this week's Toolbox Talk.
19 July 2019
Top 7 Safety Best Practices for NZ Construction Workers
Rewarding as it may be, construction work does have inherent hazards that need to be managed and mitigated.