Site Safe, in partnership with Auckland Council, will be hosting barbeque breakfasts on GJ Gardner development sites across the Auckland region over the coming months to encourage residential builders to think about their work’s impact on the environment.
“It was great to see a solid showing at our first session in Glendowie, Auckland, in early March,” Site Safe northern regional manager Chris Jobson says.
“We’re excited to be hosting another three toolbox breakfasts at GJ sites across Auckland over the next few weeks. It’ll be great to hear from others from across the industry, and discuss how they can reduce their environmental impact when on site.”
There will be a hearty barbeque breakfast, and Site Safe’s expert safety advisors will be on hand to give a taste test of Environmental Site Management training courses, and to help answer any questions.
The two-hour online course, developed with Auckland Council, is designed to improve environmental practices on small residential building sites.
Those participating in the course will learn about erosion and sediment control, on-site waste management, chemical and pollutant control practices, and much more.
The next breakfast sessions, to be held between 7.30am and 9am, are:
• Waiuku: March 31
• Settlement Rd, Papakura: May 5
• Clarks Beach/Park Green: June 2
Auckland Council waste solutions general manager Parul Sood says it has been rewarding to collaborate with a leading health and safety solution provider such as Site Safe to deliver the Environmental Site Management course.
“It’s crucial we know that even the simplest of actions on site can impact our environment, and how the slightest change could help reduce environmental harm.
“The Environmental Site Management course is here to support our residential builders with changing their practices so that together we can help lift the standards and environmental controls across all sites.”
There’s no better time to hone your knowledge of environmentally-safe site practices, with the online course costing $40 + GST.
For more information, visit www.sitesafe.org.nz/training/our-training-courses/environmental-site-management.
Learners who complete the course will not only better understand how to operate while mitigating environmental harm, but they will also receive an e-certificate and two Licensed Building Practitioner points.
For any other information, contact Site Safe’s customer service team at 0800 SITE SAFE.
