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Environment

November 14, 2016 0

WorkSafe advises care when entering workplaces following earthquakes

WorkSafe New Zealand is advising people from Christchurch to Wellington, and those affected further afield, to exercise care and good judgement as they head to their workplaces. Continue →

Training & Recruitment

November 10, 2016 0

Road safety charity asks fleets to tackle distracted driving

Road safety charity Brake is calling on fleet operators to crack down on mobile phone use at the wheel, as fewer than half (38 percent) of respondents in its annual Fleet Safety Survey have an organisation-wide policy banning all employees from using hands-free phones at the wheel. Continue →

Training & Recruitment

November 7, 2016 0

WEL brings best in safety to life

Closing the office and downing tools for half a day would normally send any business into a spin, but that’s exactly what WEL Networks did recently to ensure everyone goes homes safely from work every day. Continue →

Hazardous Materials & Substances

November 2, 2016 0

Keeping dangerous and toxic goods at bay

The Warehouse is using specially modified shipping containers to ensure thousands of bottles of perfume and nail polish are stored safely and securely. Continue →

Health

November 1, 2016 0

Aiming for zero harm

Coca-Cola Amatil’s latest manufacturing facility is equipped with leading technology and processes to continue its award-winning health and safety policy. Continue →

Education

October 31, 2016 0

Resilience key to enjoying jobs – and life

A quarter of all employees view their jobs as the number one stressor in their lives. Continue →

Training & Recruitment

October 30, 2016 0

Industry training and apprenticeships increasing

More working New Zealanders are gaining skills and qualifications on the job, earning while they learn, says the Industry Training Federation. Continue →

Workplace Health & Safety

October 27, 2016 0

Greens say missed target for workplace inspections lets workers down

A sudden drop in the number of workplace interventions by the Labour Inspectorate suggests that the government isn’t doing enough to support the basic rights of people at work, the Green Party claims. Continue →

Environment

October 26, 2016 0

Oxair system generates pure oxygen out of thin air

Medical facilities on islands in the Pacific Rim and Australasia are being urged to switch from conventional oxygen cylinders to Oxair’s Medical Oxygen Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) automated system because of the safety advantages, lower energy consumption, reduced maintenance bills and to eliminate the inconvenience and cost of shipping gas bottles. Continue →

Training & Recruitment

October 25, 2016 0

WorkSafe bouncing around trampoline parks

WorkSafe assessment inspectors will start visiting trampoline parks across New Zealand to ensure these businesses are meeting their obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act. Continue →

Compliance

October 24, 2016 0

The legal implications of artificial intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has significant implications for the legal profession, Chapman Tripp says. Continue →

Workplace Health & Safety

October 20, 2016 0

Cordless power boosts worker safety and efficiency

When a manufacturer boosts production to cope with burgeoning demand, efficiency-minded operations staff keenly seek out technologies to help them minimise costs and manual labour while maximising safety and ongoing returns. Continue →

Hazardous Materials & Substances

October 17, 2016 0

Workplace asbestos guide a first for New Zealand

WorkSafe has released guidance for managing and removing asbestos in the workplace, the first of its kind in New Zealand. Continue →

Training & Recruitment

October 16, 2016 0

Site Safe launches new passport options

Site Safe is launching a suite of brand-new courses this December. Continue →

Health

October 16, 2016 0

New Zealand loses tireless advocate for workers

Tributes have been pouring in from all sectors of the community for former NZ Council of Trade Unions President Helen Kelly, who has died in Wellington. Continue →

Training & Recruitment

October 14, 2016 0

Top tips to tap a trainer

There’s plenty of workplace health and safety trainers in the market but how do you make sure you’ve picked the right one for your firm? Continue →

Safety Psychology Conference 2017

Liquid Learning is proud to partner with Industrial Safety News to present the Safety Psychology Conference 2017, the must-attend professional development event for safety leaders and experts. Continue →

Hazardous Materials & Substances

October 6, 2016 0

International honour for engineers assessing liquefaction hazards

Two University of Canterbury earthquake engineers have been honoured at an American convention for the world-class excellence of their post-quake research assessing liquefaction hazards in Christchurch. Continue →

Health

October 6, 2016 0

Site Safe Construction Health and Safety Awards 2016 finalists announced

A suicide prevention programme, a health and safety app, and a pioneering approach to removing asbestos are just a few of the innovative ideas being recognised at this year’s Site Safe Construction Health and Safety Awards. Continue →

Professional Hazardous substance consultants

MSDS Authoring In the business of transporting, moving and handling hazardous substances, one needs to place Safety Data Sheets on the side of the containers. Continue →

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