Written by Staff Writer
Growers face tighter spraying limits after New Zealand regulators imposed red-alert controls on chlorthal-dimethyl to protect public health.
Industry pressure is growing to curb arc flash risks after New Zealand workersafe said two to four incidents happen each year and rules lag behind.
Businesses across Australia and New Zealand will get added protection as Fujitsu secures four Microsoft security specialisations and joins MISA.
Tairāwhiti forestry firms are gaining better safety standards as 12 women complete a health and safety course backed by Eastland Wood Council.
Worker exposure to silica will be tighter from July, as Australia rolls out new rules backing the engineered stone ban and broader material controls.
Thousands of trade visitors are expected as the Oman event connects buyers, suppliers and officials across fire, safety and security sectors.
Free online counselling and wellbeing support is now available to 6,500 Site Safe member businesses as burnout pressures mount in construction.
Summer work in New Zealand brings greater risks of sunburn, dehydration and heatstroke, with long hours also fuelling fatigue.
