WorkSafe is reminding businesses to take their health and safety systems with them when they move or expand their operations and to treat them as a priority during the move The prompt follows the sentencing of Cardinal Logistics Limited after they appeared in the Christchurch District Court recently, following an incident that left a worker with life-changing injuries. Continue →

Workplace bullying and harassment (including sexual harassment) is a serious issue for New Zealand, WorkSafe warns Studies suggest that up to one in three workers report experiencing some form of bullying or harassment each year. Continue →

Uber has introduced a safety feature that logs drivers off its app after they reach 13 hours driving time – the most Uber and taxi drivers are legally allowed to drive in a day This follows a case in which one of its drivers exceeded the NZTA rule on the 13-hour driving limit and further highlights the importance of fatigue awareness and management. Continue →

Businesses wanting to improve their workplace health and safety now have the SafePlus free online self-assessment tool to support them It’s mobile friendly, free to use and designed for small to medium sized businesses to support health and safety performance. Continue →

In the year to June, the deaths of between 40 and 45 Kiwis are believed to be linked to the use of synthetic cannabis. Continue →

Further research to uncover what is fuelling the alarmingly high rate of suicides in construction will be urgently undertaken by industry organisations Site Safe NZ, in partnership with the Building Research Association of New Zealand (BRANZ), will be leading a new, in-depth study to uncover the underlying trends behind the high number of suicides in the industry. Continue →

Three deaths in recent years involving people being thrown from side-by-side vehicles are a timely reminder of how important seatbelts are when vehicles roll Seatbelts are the last line of protection when everything else goes wrong and should be worn according to vehicle manufacturer instructions, WorkSafe reminds drivers.  Continue →

Down to 13 finalists for the 2018 Site Safe Awards, which give national recognition to those making a real difference The awards acknowledge people, sites and businesses that are demonstrating excellence in the areas of leadership, innovation and contribution. Continue →

A new online resource will enable small businesses to create health and wellbeing policies quickly and easily, through the business.govt.nz Continue →

Brake is inviting all organisations with employees who drive for work to take part in its annual fleet safety survey The survey, conducted by Brake Professional with the support of Licence Bureau, will focus on organisations’ policies and procedures regarding protecting vulnerable road users (pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists). Continue →

WorkSafe New Zealand has issued a Raimondi Tower Crane safety alert following a fatal incident in Australia Crane owners and operators need to check a key component following the preliminary results of a WorkSafe Victoria investigation into the cause of the death of a construction worker in Box Hill. Continue →

One of the world’s most innovative health and safety practitioners is to join WorkSafe New Zealand as Chief Advisor Health and Safety Innovation  Daniel Hummerdal has deep experience in developing new approaches to improving health and safety performance in a work environment, and WorkSafe’s Chief Operating Officer Phil Parkes says attracting Hummerdal to WorkSafe is a coup for the agency. Continue →

People who feel their employer cares about their well-being are more engaged at work This Mental Health Awareness Week (8–14 October 2018) show people you care about their mental health and well-being and Let nature into your workplace. Continue →

Two words which should be common sense for every workplace, but in effect are not common practice   I’m fascinated by the concept of working more human — the idea that, when you bring more humanity, love, and social connection to the employee experience, it adds immense value to business outcomes and the workplace culture. Continue →

An essential guidance report for fleet managers and HR professionals has been published by road charity Brake Produced in collaboration with Teletrac Navman, Positive mental attitudes: monitoring driver behaviour’ is essential reading for all professionals managing at-work drivers. Continue →

When showing up for work, going down to the local mall, spending time in a hotel, visiting clients, going to see the doctor… are all those buildings perfectly safe and fit for purpose? Continue →

Software service provider Teletrac Navman has teamed up with Site Safe to identify safety leaders in the construction industry, sponsoring the 2018 Safety Leadership Award “Safety experts tell us that the New Zealand construction sector accounts for a significant proportion of the nation’s workplace-related accidents,” says Ian Daniel, Vice President Teletrac Navman, Asia Pacific. Continue →

Workplace hazards can sneak up on you, especially those that aren’t obvious, or take time to result in poor health or injury Since they don’t pose an immediate threat, they’re easy to overlook. Continue →

New Zealand’s first national, online register of verified workplace health and safety professionals has opened for business   The HASANZ Register of Workplace Health and Safety Professionals (HASANZ Register) www.register.hasanz.org.nz Continue →

Road safety charity Brake has published a crucial guidance report for fleet managers and HR professionals in collaboration with Fleetmaster Managing young at-work drivers is essential reading for all professionals with responsibility for managing employees aged 17-24 who drive for work. Continue →