Zero fatalities in rebuild hailed as safety achievementDEAN KOZANIC/STUFF The Canterbury rebuild resulted in an unprecedented construction boom. A rebuild safety programme likely prevented at least one death and dozens of workplace injuries in Canterbury, multiple reports have concluded. The Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment [MBIE] set up the Canterbury Rebuild Health & Safety Programme as a response to the dramatic increase in construction work. While there was high awareness of safety risks, there was less focus on health risks such as tiredness and mental health. "While there is always room for improvement, Worksafe is proud of what the rebuild programme has achieved with our partners".

Source: Stuff November 07, 2017 06:00 UTC