Sparking a successful safety programme
Contending with difficult terrain, extreme weather conditions and unfriendly dogs is all in a day’s work for the hardworking team at King Country Energy. Continue →
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On-site crane training programmes launched
The world’s largest crane service organisation has introduced new on-site training programmes designed to update technicians on standards compliance and extend their knowledge and expertise in areas such as operator skills, service, maintenance and complex crane electrics. Continue →
Safety-first approach wins fleet safety awards
Several companies have been honoured for working hard to reduce road crashes involving at-work drivers during Brake’s third annual Australasian Fleet Safety Awards. Continue →
Beware the dangers of entering grain silos
WorkSafe has produced a safety alert after a serious incident in which a worker became engulfed in grain when an unloading auger was turned on while the worker was inside. Continue →
Control noise for safer, happier workers
Businesses must look beyond earmuffs for appropriate workplace noise controls, says WorkSafe New Zealand. Continue →
Mining vehicle collisions offer cause for concern
WorkSafe’s High Hazard Unit has recently been notified of numerous vehicle interactions involving heavy mobile plant equipment. Continue →
Free driver fatigue webinar for fleet operators
Road safety charity Brake is running a free online session for professionals with responsibility for at-work drivers to help identify and address driver tiredness. Continue →
Two more businesses go Around the Block
WorkSafe has added two new businesses – a bakery and a collision repair workshop – to its highly successful ‘Around the Block’ tool. Continue →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →