Risk present in all work spaces
Businesses need to consider health and safety risks on all structures, even those infrequently used, says WorkSafe New Zealand. Continue →
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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 →
Lack of sleep could affect your safety at work
Daylight saving this weekend is a good time to check on the amount of sleep you are getting to keep yourself and others healthy and safe as you work, says WorkSafe Chief Executive Nicole Rosie. 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 →
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 →
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 →
Linesman burnt after risks not managed
Failure to adequately assess and control the risks of working near live electricity left a trainee worker with serious burns, says WorkSafe. Continue →
Working near water is a high-risk activity
Two fatal accidents and several serious incident investigations by WorkSafe’s High Hazard Unit provide valuable lessons to prevent mobile plant unintentionally entering water. Continue →