Heat pumps to save commercial business
With fossil gas supplies in terminal decline and electricity demand rising, the country faces increasing energy costs, business closures and job losses. Continue →
Browsing: Environment
Kicking the pesticide can down the road
The government is seeking to increase the use of pesticides which scientists claim are causing overwhelming negative effects on hundreds of species of microbes, fungi, plants, insects, fish, birds and mammals that they are not intended to harm. Continue →
Inspection doors protect in harsh environments
Intertec has developed a unique inspection door for outdoor equipment protection enclosures. Continue →
See-through polycarbonate offers ultimate safety
Polycarbonate is recognised globally as one of the toughest transparent protective materials available, used in everything from bullet-resistant laminates to the canopies of the F22 Raptor jet fighter. Continue →
New research shows surge in outdoor smokefree action
Local outdoor smokefree action is growing rapidly around New Zealand, according to new research from the University of Otago, Wellington. Continue →
Risk present in all work spaces
Businesses need to consider health and safety risks on all structures, even those infrequently used, says WorkSafe New Zealand. Continue →
On-site crane training programmes launched
The world’s largest crane service organisation has introduced new on-site training programmes designed to update technicians on standards compliance and extend their knowledge and expertise in areas such as operator skills, service, maintenance and complex crane electrics. Continue →
New half-mask respirator offers comfort and safety
A new AVIVA range of half-mask respirators from Scott Safety optimises worker respiratory safety. Continue →
Safety-first approach wins fleet safety awards
Several companies have been honoured for working hard to reduce road crashes involving at-work drivers during Brake’s third annual Australasian Fleet Safety Awards. Continue →
Music hath charms to stimulate creativity
Employers take note – listening to happy music may help generate more innovative ideas. Continue →
Exercise every day to help keep death at bay
Globally, one in 12 deaths could be prevented with 30 minutes of physical activity five days a week a major study has found. Continue →
Control noise for safer, happier workers
Businesses must look beyond earmuffs for appropriate workplace noise controls, says WorkSafe New Zealand. Continue →
Two more businesses go Around the Block
WorkSafe has added two new businesses – a bakery and a collision repair workshop – to its highly successful ‘Around the Block’ tool. Continue →
Coromandel Loop to be made safer for riders
Construction has begun on a $2.5 million project to install a range of treatments aimed at keeping motorcyclists safer on the Northern Coromandel Loop. Continue →
Cleaner air for Manukau precast concrete workers
Nine Manukau precast concrete companies are better equipped to protect nearly 1,000 staff from potential airborne hazards at work, thanks to a WorkSafe New Zealand initiative. Continue →
Talk to workers about calving risks, regulator urges
Farmers preparing for calving should also be thinking about effective ways to keep workers safe and well, says WorkSafe’s Agriculture Sector Lead Al McCone. Continue →
Pedestrians wearing headphones campaign target
A rise in rail incidents involving pedestrians wearing headphones is being targeted in a new safety campaign launched for Rail Safety Week. Continue →
Get rid of absenteeism once and for all
Absenteeism costs the New Zealand economy a staggering $1.3 billion a year, says Alsco Community Outreach Manager Katrina McKinnon. Continue →
Liquefaction dust not responsible for Legionnaire’s
Liquefaction dust from the September 2010 Canterbury earthquake was not responsible for a noticeable increase in Legionnaire’s disease, according to an Otago University study. Continue →
Are drivers being told too much?
The growing trend to install multiple road signs at the same location along freeways might be practical and cost-effective but is it safe? Continue →