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The $12,000 fine is the first COVID-related financial penalty handed out by WorkSafe under the traffic light system, says WorkSafe’s Head of General Inspectorate Simon Humphries WorkSafe New Zealand has issued an infringement notice to a business for failing to comply with its responsibilities under the COVID-19 Protection Framework. Continue →
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A business was fined $250,000 after workers were exposed to methyl bromide, a WorkSafe New Zealand investigation found The investigation began after workers at Flick Anticimex Limited, a pest control fumigation service, suffered acute methyl bromide poisoning as a result of ongoing exposure to the hazardous substance. Continue →
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The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) is calling for people planning and implementing roadworks near level crossings to always consider the risks after a double fatality in Morrinsville, Chief Investigator of Accidents Harald Hendel says The call comes in TAIC’s report on a fatal accident in which a freight train impacted a car at about 4am on 7 December 2019 at a level crossing on State Highway 26 near Morrinsville. Continue →
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With end of year just around the corner here’s some tips from Prospa on how to make sure you’re ready to capitalise on that summertime rush Savvy business owners should start putting things in place to secure a healthy cash flow to see through the end of year period, such as chasing unpaid invoices and putting aside cash for typical EOY expenses, like holiday rate payments, suggests Rob Drower, Partner at New Zealand small business consultancy, Prime Strategies Group. Continue →
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Putting up and removing seasonal decorations can quickly turn into a festive hangover if those tasked with the work do not know how to do it safely, warns IPAF Head of Safety and Technical Brian Parket Not using the correct type of Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP), overlooking the need to use professionally trained operators and supervisors, or trying to save time and money by omitting to do a site assessment or disregarding safe working practices are just some of the ways someone’s holiday season could be ruined. Continue →
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CHASNZ has released a set of new protocols for the construction industry once New Zealand enters the new Covid-19 Protection Framework on December 3 A construction industry advisory group revised the previous COVID-19 Alert Level system construction protocols in response to the Government’s recently announced COVID-19 Protection Framework – also known as the Traffic Light system. Continue →
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Programmes aimed at supporting employees’ health and wellbeing can also benefit their social relationships and reduce bullying, according to a new study Researchers from the University of East Anglia (UEA), working in collaboration with insurance and investments company Vitality, found that the more employees engage with health and wellbeing programmes (HWPs) the better the quality of co-worker relationships, the less they experience bullying over time, and the better their longer-term wellbeing and job satisfaction. Continue →
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Bronwyn Presland has been appointed Executive Director of the Health and Safety Association of New Zealand (HASANZ), replacing Philip Aldridge on Monday 13 December HASANZ is the umbrella organisation for workplace health and safety professions in New Zealand and was established in September 2014 to raise professional standards to provide healthier and safer workplaces. Continue →
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NordLocker research finds 37 percent of companies worldwide became victims of ransomware in 2020, and though no industry is safe from cyber attacks, industrial sectors were targeted the most, says NordLocker cybersecurity expert Oliver Noble NordLocker’s analysis of 1200 companies reveals that Construction is the top industry hit by ransomware (93 victimized companies), followed by Manufacturing (86). Continue →
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Just as humans can be worn down by constant stress, so too can the equipment we use, but engineering plastics authority Laurie Green says thermoplastics is the future Shock, vibration, and constantly changing loads can accelerate wear in machinery and infrastructure, consume excess energy, and ultimately cause equipment to be taken out of service prematurely. Continue →
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New Otago University research reveals that New Zealand’s construction workers are more than two times more likely to die by suicide than the rest of the workforce, but one group has achieved global recognition in trying to turn things around While construction workers make up about 9.5% of all workers, the study found that between 17.3% (2010/11) and 29.7% (2018/2019) of those who died by suicide in New Zealand were employed in the sector. Continue →
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An upcoming state-of-the-art office building in Dunedin will be the case study for new safety trials, aimed at lowering the high number of workplace accidents in the building industry The construction industry represents 8% of the workforce, but accounts for more than 16% of ACC work claims, at a cost of $158 million annually. Continue →
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A company and its director have been dealt hefty fines and reparation costs following an incident with an unsafe metal press that ended in amputation WorkSafe is warning company directors that if they are not making sure their company’s operations are safe and healthy, they face enforcement under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. Continue →
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Public consultation is now open on an application to reassess the use of hydrogen cyanamide, an active ingredient in sprays commonly used by kiwifruit growers Hydrogen cyanamide is banned in Europe, and its re-registration is currently under review in the United States. Continue →
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Paper-based systems and analogue machines are still common within the industrial sectors, but writing on a piece of paper just isn’t adequate in today’s environment, says SYSPRO Chief Product Officer, Paulo De Matos With the need for continued innovation and tighter controls, businesses are now realising the urgency to replace legacy and manual systems with technologies that will improve visibility of critical data and reduce business risks. Continue →
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Rapid antigen testing, which can detect the virus in 15 minutes, has been given the green light more than a year after the Government’s own advisors called it a priority The tests will be first rolled out across Auckland hospitals and for self-isolating travellers in Auckland and Christchurch. Continue →
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