Your chance to celebrate site safety
Tickets are now on sale for one of the biggest industry events of the year, the Site Safe Evening of Celebration. Continue →
Browsing: Health
Risks have no place on today’s farms
It’s no longer acceptable to take risks on the farm, a Rangitikei dairy farmer insists. Continue →
Changes ahead for laboratories
There will be new requirements for laboratories when the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations come into force on 1 December. 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 →
Take immediate action to manage known risks
Businesses must immediately take action to manage their known risks – identifying and listing them is not enough, says WorkSafe New Zealand. Continue →
Safety first, always
Keeping workers safe and healthy must be every business’ first priority according to WorkSafe New Zealand. Continue →
Expect trains between Blenheim and Christchurch
The NZ Transport Agency and KiwiRail want to remind people living, working or travelling in the area between Blenheim and Christchurch that there is increased activity on the Main North Line with work trains operating day and night. Continue →
Laser tech gas detection firm goes nationwide
Industrial gas sensing equipment manufacturer Photonic Innovations Ltd has partnered with Active Refrigeration to form its first New Zealand-wide distribution agreement. Continue →
Good hearing is a neural balancing act
Differences in how old and young adults’ brains respond to speech-like sounds could inform strategies for improving the age-related listening difficulties that afflict many older workers, research shows. Continue →
Keeping commercial kitchens clean and safe
Commercial kitchen operators know how difficult and sometimes dangerous cleaning pots and pans can be. 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 →
Making lone workers comfortable with safety solutions
Providing your lone workers with a safety solution is a great step, but you may be concerned about experiencing resistance from your workforce. Continue →
Jack-up systems provide safety for heavy lifts
A new fully computer-controlled jack-up system is engineered to provide optimum safety and precision control for demanding high-tonnage lifting and lowering applications. Continue →
Rural alliance fronting suicide prevention training
A national rural organisation is taking a leadership role in providing training to prevent suicide, which is a particular cause for concern among the rural community. 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 →
Intelligent cameras to help ensure public safety
Motorola Solutions has joined forces with artificial intelligence (AI) company Neurala to develop intelligent cameras for public safety users. Continue →
Contractors’ benchmarking tool goes live
SiteWise has launched a new feature which will make monitoring contractors’ health and safety performance easier. Continue →
Kiwis hear the call and take up the challenge
Hundreds of New Zealanders will find out what it’s like to live with a hearing loss when they take up the Silent Leadership Challenge this Friday, August 4. Continue →
Twenty-five signs of an awesome safety culture
Safety culture is difficult to measure – how do you measure values, attitudes and beliefs? Continue →
Synthetic hits offer real-life dangers
Seven recent deaths in Auckland have sparked concerns about the use of synthetic cannabis, which is often prominent in the local workforce.
The Chief Coroner and NZ Police have issued a warning following at least seven recent deaths in Auckland that they say appears to be linked to the use of synthetic cannabis. Continue →