Treating insomnia online helps improve mental health
An ongoing problem that affects one-third of New Zealanders and can pose serious workplace dangers could be successfully treated online, according to a new study. Continue →
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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 →
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 →
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 →
Sending an attachment to the wrong person history
Leading encrypted messaging app SafeSwiss claims it’s doing away with email attachments being sent to the wrong person, which can pose all kinds of business risks. Continue →
Identify and address fall from heights hazards
Providing the right tools for the job is paramount for workers working at height to avoid life-changing injuries, WorkSafe New Zealand insists. Continue →
New meter measures electromagnetic fields
A new meter does the job of three meters in one, measuring magnetic field, electric field and radio frequency strength to help keep workers safe. 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 →
On-site safety training to prevent accidents
Global high-pressure hydraulics provider Enerpac is introducing new on-site safety training designed to optimise the uptime and performance of widely used tools while spotlighting workplace hazards and preventable accidents. 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 →
Literacy help for company drivers
A recent OECD study found that 20.7 per cent of New Zealand adults are in the lowest literacy bracket, including both those born in New Zealand and those who weren’t. 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 →
Employers urged to manage risks
Employers must actively manage risks to ensure workers go home healthy and safe, WorkSafe New Zealand insists. Continue →
Unplugging the USB cybersecurity threat
The little connectors can cause big cybersecurity trouble at plants and businesses big and small. 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 →
Keeping commercial kitchens clean and safe
Commercial kitchen operators know how difficult and sometimes dangerous cleaning pots and pans can be. 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 →
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 →