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EPISODE · May 27, 2026 · 2 MIN

Chris Polaczuk: Construction Health and Safety NZ manager on whether tradies need to warm up before work

from Best of Business · host Newstalk ZB

Tradies are being encouraged to warm up before work in order to reduce the impact of injuries. The construction industry is a high source of of work-related ACC claims, and some managers are educating their teams on the benefits of warming up. Chris Polaczuk from Construction Health and Safety NZ says there's still a 'macho culture' in the trades, where too many people see pain as a badge of honour. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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