They learn from truckers when recently used equipment is moving off the work site -- and from hard hats when their bosses may be going out of business.

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Moreover, new technologies, such as video or Web conferencing, can support workers who want to work with more privacy off site yet still be accessible to others.

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Clark, who was site manager at the school, had been off work sick when he contacted a member of staff, saying he had personal possessions at the school that he needed access to, Norwich Crown Court heard.

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