Toolbox Talks & Visual Standards
The following slide packs can assist in your toolbox talks and raise topical issues at your worksite to discuss and improve safe work practices. Click on the topic to download presentation.
Managers Toolkit
Site Checklists
These checklists will help you on site in managing workplace health risks in relation to the following:
Lead Checklist
Asbestos Checklist
Silica Dust
They will help you to pinpoint weaknesses and give tips on things you need to be aware of or have in place.
Best Practice Case Studies
Supporting UK case studies from actual UK construction projects which show real benefits from control solutions putting occupational hygiene into a construction site context. The link below will take you to the Breathe Freely UK website.
Guides & Fact Sheets
Overview Brochure
A concise summary of the health hazards arising from the construction industry and how the Breathe Freely New Zealand campaign aims to address them.
Find out more
Construction Trade Fact Sheets
Find out about the hazards and risks for specific trades including understanding the hazards, control options, managing the risk and workplace exposure limits.
Protecting Workers
Health in Construction
Managing health risks and understanding how occupational hygiene fits into the construction industry.
RPE Guidance in Construction
Discover the correct Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) you should be using in the construction industry.
Management Standard
The HI Management Standard in Construction
This tool is for use by managers responsible for health and safety on construction sites. It contains instructions, 8 assessment framework tools that relate to the 6 leading indicators and finally an action plan.
What can an Occupational Hygienist help with
Understand the role of occupational hygienists and how they can help you. Health risk assessments, control measures and training and communication.
RPE Factsheet on Facial Hair
Outlines facts & best practice for the use of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) when issued as a means of control to prevent the inhalation of hazardous substances at work where users have facial hair.