Climate change threatens health of New Zealanders in varied ways
Many factors that contribute to the health of New Zealanders will be affected by climate change, finds a new report by Royal Society Te Apārangi. Continue →
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Guidelines for managing asbestos in soil
BRANZ has launched the new industry guidelines for assessing and managing asbestos in soil. Continue →
Dog Safety and Responsibilities in the Workplace
There has been a 45% increase in dog bites in industry over the past decade. Continue →
Two sides of the same coin
WorkSafe accepts enforceable undertaking from Zespri, while the court delivers Tasman Tanning a $380K fine for a repeat offence. Continue →
New focus on hazardous substance safety
Hazardous substances are widely used across New Zealand workplaces, so it’s important to know the risks and how to protect people from harm. Continue →
Certified assurance for dealing with asbestos
At the moment there are no Certified Audit Bodies (CAB) auditing to the WorkSafe scheme for asbestos which comes into force in April 2018. Continue →
Health and safety law is vital for startups as well
The Health and Safety at Work Act is over a year old but many startups might not realise how it applies to them. Continue →
