Building and construction

Absolutely essential toolkit

This toolkit provides guidance for managing or avoiding risks on small construction sites

Facilities on construction sites

Find out more about the facilities for workers that are required at construction sites

Construction industry presentations

Presentations and videos from our construction industry seminars, trade breakfasts and information sessions

Stacking and shelving to withstand earthquakes

The devastating impact of the Canterbury earthquakes in September 2010 and February 2011 demonstrated how important it is that storage racking systems and shelves are designed and maintained to withstand seismic activity.

Building health and safety into contract management

Health and safety obligations can overlap in a contracting chain, where contractors and subcontractors provide services to a lead contractor or client. These guidelines are for persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) who are sharing a workplace with other businesses, or are working as part of a contracting chain.

Health and safety in construction - your questions

Answers to the most common questions we get asked about health and safety on construction sites.

Noise in construction

Guidance for dealing with the risks associated with high noise levels in the construction industry