A worker was left tetraplegic after a harvester injury, with a horticultural firm and its director fined and ordered to pay GBP £336,000 in reparations.
Left untreated, repetitive workplace tasks can trigger debilitating hand pain and tingling, forcing businesses to act on a serious health risk.
Real-time reporting is replacing paperwork on construction sites, giving managers a clearer view of hazards and boosting worker awareness.
Enterprise cloud applications provider Workday has opened a global support centre in Auckland, bringing up to 140 jobs to the city.
Farmers hosting duck shooting or other events face duties to manage hazards for visitors under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
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Workers face serious injury risks as random timber blocks used in industry can fail without warning and contaminate wounds.
Childcare providers and schools are being urged to inspect play equipment, after WorkSafe NZ warned ropes and cords can cause fatal strangulation.
Emergency crews will get a more precise mobile caller location in seconds, after New Zealand launched a new 111 tracing system.
Worksites can reduce hazards and downtime by having torque wrenches, pumps and cylinders serviced, calibrated and safety-checked on site.
Near misses and clear routines are helping one Kaipara Harbour beef operation cut farm risks, with safety now built into meetings and daily work.
Farmers face tighter limits on quad bike passengers after safety guidance said riders should only do so when no reasonable alternative exists.
New genetic findings suggest rarer melanomas on the hands, feet and internal surfaces are driven by causes other than UV exposure.
Road Safety Week in New Zealand encourages schools to go online to raise awareness of the dangers of speeding near schools #SlowDown.
Stricter cut-resistance testing in the US and Europe should help buyers choose gloves with greater confidence and clearer risk ratings.
Drivers face fewer fines and demerits as a new module helps employers train staff on logbooks, work time and NZTA rule changes.
Meal planning for type 2 diabetes could become easier, as an app now forecasts how specific foods may affect blood sugar levels.
Removal firms face a deadline as current certificates expire before new asbestos licences become mandatory on 4 April 2018.
Exercise can ease stress, lift mood and help with anxiety and depression, while also improving sleep, concentration and memory.
