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A worker suffered laceration to their palm and loss of two of fingertips as a result of inadequate training, WorkSafe has found, which has entered into an Enforceable Undertaking with the worker’s employer WorkSafe New Zealand says an incident where a worker was seriously injured underlines the importance of training staff to keep them safe. Continue →
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Businesses have an obligation to keep people safe around vehicles in the workplace, says WorkSafe New Zealand following the sentencing of a Southland business McLellan Freight Limited was contracted to load and unload palm kernel extract at a warehouse leased from South Port in Bluff. Continue →
Security
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In a survey conducted by global technology company Genetec, nearly a third of end-user respondents said their organisations were targeted by cyber threats Based on insights from over 5,500 physical security leaders from around the world, the research shows that while organisations are putting in place new processes to protect themselves, the level of concern about potential cyber threats continues to increase. Continue →
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WorkSafe is warning businesses of the catastrophic consequences that can result from failing to undertake routine safety checks on trailers This follows the death of 52-year-old Julian Bruins Yates, whose van was struck when a trailer detached from a work vehicle in October 2020 on Weka Pass Road in Canterbury. Continue →
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Safety-conscious organisations from New Zealand and Australia have been recognised for working hard to reduce incidents involving at-work drivers and vehicles during the ninth annual Australasian Fleet Champions Awards The awards, run by Brake, the road safety charity and supported by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, acknowledge companies and individuals who have implemented successful initiatives, products or services to tackle fleet safety. Continue →
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Dunlop Drymix Limited has been fined $297,000 for its health and safety shortfalls, notably its failure to have a working emergency stop switch for dangerous machinery WorkSafe New Zealand is again warning businesses to be on alert for the dangers of moving machinery, after a worker had his arm amputated on the job at a concrete manufacturer in Manawatū. Continue →
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The importance of correct bearing installation is paramount in industrial machinery, particularly where it is subject to arduous and continuous use in demanding industries, says John Bucknell, Founder and Chief Executive of hydraulic tensioning specialist Technofast Food, beverage, primary processing, timber, sugar, mining, energy, and oil and gas – these are all industries which cannot afford the downtime caused by 16 per cent of all bearing failures, which specifiers attribute to incorrect installation. Continue →
Appointments
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Following the resignation of Phil Parkes as WorkSafe Chief Executive and a looming proposal to cut up to 120 staff, Steve Haszard has taken up the top job WorkSafe New Zealand Board Chair Jennifer Kerr has announced the appointment of Steve Haszard as the organisation’s next Chief Executive. Continue →
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A pioneer of coworking in Australia says “stress-free desks” are needed in workplaces as employee conflict escalates We are seeing an increase in loud-quitting and workplace conflict because people are stressed and struggling to re-adjust to office life and working around so many people in a confined space, @WORKSPACES Chief Executive Jenny Folley says. Continue →
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The death of an experienced skier has been put down to an operator’s risk assessment failures, serving as a reminder to all businesses to always fulfill their health and safety obligations, no matter a person’s experience 60-year-old Anita Graf-Russell died of blunt force trauma, after colliding with a wooden fence post at the bottom of Sugar’s Run in September 2019. Continue →
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Two fatalities, a serious injury and three high risk incidents in just over a month highlight the health and safety mistakes still being made in workplaces Last month saw two worker deaths involving vehicles and two serious incidents involving dangerous gasses, while there was also a serious injury incident the previous month. Continue →
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There are concerns working people will bear the brunt of WorkSafe’s proposal for a deep and wide restructuring, taking New Zealand back to the days before the Pike River Mine tragedy A Government-commissioned review has found that while WorkSafe is performing its core regulatory functions, work is needed to achieve a sustainable funding model and clarity about the outcomes WorkSafe is delivering to New Zealanders. Continue →
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Most organisations are falling behind with their talent health initiatives and need to invest in developing their people’s skills, a global study finds The report, led by the Cornerstone People Research Lab, provides a comprehensive view of the state of talent programmes across organisations worldwide. Continue →
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A 2023 KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards finalist has come up with an innovative new technology that can spot road problems before they happen TDRI – Lincoln Agritech is on a mission to extend pavement life and reduce roading costs globally. Continue →
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