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Expert HR and HSW support for the construction industry
Your personal 24/7 consultant for your construction business
Managing a construction business in NZ can feel challenging
A powerhouse of the NZ economy, the construction industry accounts for approximately 10.7 percent of the country’s workforce. As an industry, the ongoing shortage of skilled and unskilled labour, higher operational and materials costs, and health and safety compliance are the biggest challenges in construction. To remain competitive as a construction business owner or manager you need to be adaptable and innovative.
It also helps that you can access expert HR and HSW advice 24/7 from Peninsula.
Within the construction industry, there are many challenges you can face
Hiring and onboarding
The right onboarding process offers support, training, and resources. It allows employees to be productive and confident in their role.
Health and safety
Protect employees by implementing safety procedures. Minimise hazards such as slips, trips, and manual handling of equipment.
Mental health
Help your employees manage their mental wellbeing with access to qualified counsellors through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Retention and performance
Attracting and retaining high performing and skilled employees can enhance profitability, project efficiency, and reduce staff turnover.
Working in the construction industry is physically and mentally demanding. It involves long hours managing daily tasks such as shift rosters and dealing with contractors, employees, suppliers, and deliveries. That’s why construction businesses prefer working with Peninsula. Our hands-on approach allows our team to tailor our HR and HSW services for your construction business. This enables you to focus more on completing your project.
Managing Health and Safety Within the Construction Industry
There are many hazards workers must be aware of when on site. Some of the common occupations in construction who are at a higher risk of accident, injury or fatality include:
- Construction and mining labourers
- Electricians
- Miscellaneous labourers
- Bricklayers, carpenters and joiners
- Mobile plant operators
- Truck drivers
- Floor finishers and painting trades workers
- Plumbers
- Glaziers, plasterers and tilers
- Stationary plant operators
While the risks are ever present, you can safeguard your construction site with tools such as:
- SafeCheck - A comprehensive worksite risk assessment
- Tailored Health and Safety documentation and policies, manuals, employee handbook and processes
- Health and Safety software
With access to expert advice 24/7, Peninsula can offer insights to help keep your team safe and your construction business and projects running smoothly.
Managing Health and Safety Within the Construction Industry
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Protecting your business
Exclusive to Peninsula clients, Peninsula Protect offers protection for legal liability and defence costs arising from HR and HSW claims.
Unlimited advice 24/7
As a Peninsula client you can always call our local expert team and feel secure knowing you’re getting the right advice for your business.
Discipline and grievance processes
Our expert team can advise on dealing with discipline and grievance issues fairly. Helping to achieve a mutually beneficial resolution.
If you don't have the experience or resources to create or update your business-critical critical documentation to ensure your construction business remains compliant, Peninsula can help you every step of the way. Whether you are looking for advice on employment matters or guidance on health and safety, we've got you covered.
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