To conduct equipment training

To deliver safety messages to the workforce

To plan the site layout

To discuss non-work related topics

To secure the health, safety and welfare of all persons at work

To control the release of noxious substances into the atmosphere

To promote the use of hazardous substances in the workplace

To increase the risk of danger to the general public

To ensure that everyone working on the site is briefed on the dangers and their responsibilities

To plan the site layout

To provide entertainment for the workforce

To conduct equipment inspections

Reporting of injuries, diseases, and dangerous occurrences

Risk assessments, health surveillance, and appointment of competent persons

Temporary workers and new or expectant mothers

Control of noise at work and lifting operations

To protect people and ensure the welfare of workers and the public

To increase the cost of construction projects

To promote competition among construction companies

To reduce the use of safety equipment

To impose requirements with respect to the health, safety and welfare of persons at work carrying out construction work

To control the use, handling, storage and transportation of explosives

To secure the health, safety and welfare of all persons at work

To protect the general public from risk to health and safety

To ensure that everyone can move around the site without encountering hazards

To increase the number of hazards on the site

To promote competition among construction workers

To reduce the number of workers on the site

To protect young people in the workplace

To control the release of noxious substances into the atmosphere

To provide information for employees and cooperation with fire procedures

To ensure that nobody comes into contact with harmful substances

To reduce the cost of construction projects

To increase the use of hazardous substances in the workplace

To promote competition among construction companies

To control exposure to hazardous substances and protect people from harm

To ensure that all workers have access to a uniform

To ensure that workers are provided with suitable protective equipment where necessary

To promote the use of personal protective equipment in the workplace

To reduce the cost of personal protective equipment

To increase productivity on construction sites

To promote competition among equipment suppliers

To reduce the cost of work equipment

To reduce the risk of injury from manual handling activities

To ensure that work at height is properly planned, supervised and carried out safely

To increase the risk of falls from height

To promote the use of ladders in the workplace

To reduce the cost of safety equipment