Environment and Culture of the workplace
As a bricklayer you will be working outdoors in all weather conditions, although in some extreme weather conditions you will not be able to work. At times you may have to work at different heights secured by scaffolding when working on high rise developments. Bricklayers will generally work in teams. In the building trade locations change as jobs change, and you at times will have to travel long distances to reach your site location.
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