Health & Safety:

Yellow/Black Multi Boxes (THE CHEAP ONE) - One matter that is consistent with a number of sites is the use of the yellow/black Plug Boss Multi boxes.

These cheap units (about $23 but sometimes cheaper) are not acceptable on construction sites due to their design and manufacture. Unfortunately they were not tested before they hit the NZ market, when testing was done they were found not to be compliant to the Electrical Wiring Standards.  They are suitable for home use only.

I have been led to believe in effect if an electrical fault does occur, the tools being used will be okay, just not the person holding onto it. Plug Boss do manufacture a compliant product (with a RCD protection) built in but it is about $70.

Issued by the Department of Labour.

Notes from your local Health and Safety Inspector about Hazard Boards and Accidents Notifications - click here

Reporting of serious harm injuries - click here

Building Inspection:

Building Inspection Service check list from the Tauranga City Building Inspection Service - click here to download the check list.

Brick ‘n’ cavities information:

This is a very handy document regarding brick 'n' cavities including, Second – Hand or Demolition Bricks; Veneer Ties; Plastered Brick Veneer; Polythene cill drip and Overhangs. Click here to download the pdf document. Information supplied by Hastings District Council.

Useful Business Tools:

The New Zealand government has put togther a Business website that brings together free resources, tools and information to help people start, manage and grow their business - click here to got here now.

10 Step business survival plan brough to you by the NZ government - click here to visit the website and find out how this can help your business.