Organisations representing the construction sector are standing together to address the industry's health and safety crisis.

They want a renewed focus, as WorkSafe reveals at least two workers have died in construction every month since the start of last year.

A further one person is seriously injured every day.

Construction Health and Safety Council Chief Executive Chris Alderson says told Mike Hosking they're not seeing improvements.

He says compared to other developed countries, our construction industry is well-behind.

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Organisations representing the construction sector are standing together to address the industry's health and safety crisis.
They want a renewed focus, as WorkSafe reveals at least two workers have died in construction every month since the start of last year.
A further one person is seriously injured every day.
Construction Health and Safety Council Chief Executive Chris Alderson says told Mike Hosking they're not seeing improvements.
He says compared to other developed countries, our construction industry is well-behind.
LISTEN ABOVE

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Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers.