Safer sites today, smarter sites tomorrow
HIA is marking National Safe Work Month by acknowledging two decades of safety improvements in residential building and pointing to technology as the next driver of safer worksites.
How is technology changing worksite safety for residential builders?
Builders and tradies across all trades should note the industry's focus on site safety standards and emerging tech tools that may change daily safety practices.
Key takeaways
- HIA is using National Safe Work Month to highlight residential building safety improvements over 20 years.
- Technology is being flagged as a key tool for making future construction sites safer.
- The focus covers the broader residential building sector, relevant to most trade types on site.
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