The resources below can help PCBUs, principal contractors and subcontractors in identifying and addressing hazardous manual tasks in construction.
This document provides types of HMTs and common control measures across different phases of construction projects. Use this document as a reference when developing your project risk register to ensure HMTs are captured with other workplace hazards. | |
| This checklist can be used to review your safe work procedure, work instructions or Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and ensure that these documents address risks from HMTs. |
This document provides examples of control measures for a list of common HMTs in construction sites and their associated risk factors and sources of the risk (e.g., shovelling, painting, bricklaying, digging, using power tools, lifting/handling planks or sheet materials, etc) |
Further Resources:
Construction Health and Safety New Zealand (CHASNZ) has various resources that could assist in changing the way work is done for trades people to prevent injuries for activities such as: Bricklaying, building, concreting, electrical work, flooring glazing painting, plumbing, roofing and scaffolding)