The danger we still do not see
Asbestos is often seen as a problem of the past. New Zealand banned imports of asbestos products in 2016, but the truth is more confronting says Site Safe NZ Chief Executive Brett Murray. Continue →
Browsing: Safety
Forward planning for excavation
Digging into the ground might seem straightforward, but excavation work is actually one of the most dangerous parts of construction. Continue →
BRANZ has opened a “world-leading” fire testing laboratory in Porirua, delivering a major boost to the ability to improve fire safety and support innovation in the building sector.
Board Chair, Nigel Smith, says the facility demonstrates how New Zealand science can drive safer outcomes for communities. Continue →
Deadly roller door collapse a result of ‘poor workmanship’
A substandard roller door installation has caught up with an Auckland business which has had to pay out more than $200,000
A powered roller grille door fell from its fixings and killed pastor Helen Verry at Church Unlimited in Glendene in January 2022. Continue →
Stop electrical fires and stay ahead of regulations with new AFDD tech
With the rise of remote working, many Kiwis are using more electricity-dependent devices at home, often plugged into unattended multi-plugs, which can place a greater burden on switchboards and increase the risk of electrical fires
There are approximately 5,000 building fires in New Zealand every year, with about 1,000 being electricity-oriented. Continue →