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Use the gear you’ve got
Risk & Compliance

Use the gear you’ve got

A woman was badly injured and Stumpmaster has been fined after ignoring barriers that could have kept the public clear of a tree-felling site.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 11th Feb 2018
Risk present in all work spaces
Risk & Compliance

Risk present in all work spaces

A Rangiora Carpets worker suffered significant injuries after a 2.5-metre fall, prompting a warning to assess rarely used storage areas.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Sun, 8th Oct 2017
Two more businesses go Around the Block
eLearning

Two more businesses go Around the Block

Small Kiwi businesses can now spot workplace hazards in bakeries and collision repair workshops more easily through WorkSafe’s tool.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2017
Take immediate action to manage known risks
Risk & Compliance

Take immediate action to manage known risks

Businesses ignoring known hazards face tougher penalties after WorkSafe New Zealand said identifying risks is not enough to keep workers safe.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Sun, 27th Aug 2017
New system for hazardous substances management
Supply Chain

New system for hazardous substances management

Workplace safety rules for toxic chemicals will shift to WorkSafe in December, giving importers and manufacturers time to comply.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Sun, 20th Aug 2017
Get rid of absenteeism once and for all
Human Capital Management

Get rid of absenteeism once and for all

Absenteeism is costing New Zealand employers GBP £650 million a year, with sick days rising as businesses get bigger.

By Geoff • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017
Meeting Wellington council’s health and safety needs
Digital Transformation

Meeting Wellington council’s health and safety needs

A flexible, mobile-friendly system is helping Greater Wellington Regional Council improve incident reporting across offices, parks, boats and remote work sites.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Sun, 30th Jul 2017
Home is where the work is…
Hybrid & Remote Work

Home is where the work is…

Remote workers’ homes can count as workplaces, leaving employers on the hook for safety checks, policies and incident response.

By Geoff • 8 min read • Tue, 25th Jul 2017
Communication critical to excavator safety
Risk & Compliance

Communication critical to excavator safety

A drainage contractor was fined NZD $48,875 after poor hazard planning left a worker run over by an excavator and badly injured.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2017
Are you losing your grip?
Accident Compensation Corporation

Are you losing your grip?

Left untreated, repetitive workplace tasks can trigger debilitating hand pain and tingling, forcing businesses to act on a serious health risk.

By Geoff • 5 min read • Sun, 21st May 2017
Automated software helping boost health and safety
Digital Transformation

Automated software helping boost health and safety

Real-time reporting is replacing paperwork on construction sites, giving managers a clearer view of hazards and boosting worker awareness.

By Geoff • 5 min read • Thu, 18th May 2017
Taking aim at better farm safety
Risk & Compliance

Taking aim at better farm safety

Farmers hosting duck shooting or other events face duties to manage hazards for visitors under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.

By Geoff • 5 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017
Quad clarification clears the confusion
Risk & Compliance

Quad clarification clears the confusion

Farmers face tighter limits on quad bike passengers after safety guidance said riders should only do so when no reasonable alternative exists.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017
Safety in numbers – sharing HSWA duties
Risk & Compliance

Safety in numbers – sharing HSWA duties

Businesses sharing workplaces face fines if they fail to coordinate safety duties under new law aimed at closing gaps for workers.

By Geoff • 10 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017
Hosting drinks? Be sure to think
Risk & Compliance

Hosting drinks? Be sure to think

Workplace drinks can expose employers to liability if staff leave intoxicated, with experts urging clear controls and safe transport.

By Geoff • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017
Fatal Australian court case holds valuable lessons
Risk & Compliance

Fatal Australian court case holds valuable lessons

New Zealand directors may face sharper scrutiny after an Australian ruling over a contractor’s electrocution clarified who counts as an officer.

By Geoff • 7 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017
Risks rise when tradies turn houses into workplaces
Risk & Compliance

Risks rise when tradies turn houses into workplaces

Homeowners may be surprised to learn that once tradespeople start work, safety duties shift to them and the tradies themselves.

By Geoff • 8 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017
Assessing the risk of client-initiated violence
Risk & Compliance

Assessing the risk of client-initiated violence

WorkSafe’s case against MSD is a warning to public-facing employers to review protections after Ashburton exposed deadly gaps in staff safety.

By Geoff • 6 min read • Wed, 5th Apr 2017
A new era in managing hazardous substances
Supply Chain

A new era in managing hazardous substances

Businesses will face simpler hazardous substances rules as New Zealand shifts workplace controls to WorkSafe under health and safety reform.

By Geoff • 6 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2017