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Guilty Verdict in Ports of Auckland Trial: A Wake-Up Call for Workplace Safety in New Zealand
Ports of Auckland Ruling Shapes New Era of Workplace Accountability The recent guilty verdict for former Ports of Auckland CEO Tony...
Dec 3, 20243 min read
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Enhancing Workplace Safety: A Deep Dive into the "Health and Safety Governance: A Good Practice Guide"
The recent release of the "Health and Safety Governance: A Good Practice Guide" by the Institute of Directors in New Zealand (IoD) and...
Jul 17, 20243 min read
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Boost Safety Standards in Your Business Now! - WorkSafe Warns.
WorkSafe calls on manufacturing businesses to enhance safety standards, emphasizing that too many workers are losing their fingers in...
May 15, 20242 min read
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Charges over schoolboy’s caving death
6 May 2024 WorkSafe has charged the Whangārei Boys High School Board of Trustees for health and safety failures related to the death of a...
May 7, 20242 min read
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Understanding HSWA 2015: Key Principles Every Employer in New Zealand Should Know - Workplace Safety, Employer Duty
Explore the fundamental principles of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and how they apply to NZ employers.
Apr 23, 20242 min read
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First Aid at Work
First aid is an important part of a safe and healthy work environment. This safety talk looks at what you need to consider when deciding...
Feb 12, 20244 min read
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Are you fit for work?
Coming back from holidays we all need to Take 5 and revise what it takes to be fit for work while getting back into the rhythm. 1. Are...
Jan 15, 20242 min read
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Securing Site - Holiday Close Down Checklist
Ideally we all would like all our projects ticked off by the holiday close down, unfortunately some projects may be ongoing. It is...
Dec 20, 20232 min read
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Alcohol and Drugs at Work
As the holiday season kicks in and Christmas parties fill the social calendar, striking a balance between festive cheer and workplace...
Dec 12, 20233 min read
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Welding Safety
Welding presents several hazards to those who are undertaking the activity and others who are in the vicinity. It is important that you...
Oct 12, 20233 min read
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Ladder Inspections
Ladders are the largest contributor to accidents while working at height in New Zealand. Many of these accidents may have been avoided if...
Sep 4, 20232 min read
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Workplace Security
Security is not often thought of as a health and safety matter within a business. However if security is breached the impact to peoples...
Jul 28, 20235 min read
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Winter Hazards
Winter is almost here and with a new season comes new hazards that we need to assess. Check out some of our workplace winter hazards you...
May 18, 20232 min read
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Fire Extinguishers, Common Issues
Fire Extinguishers are a important life saving safety device for businesses. They can be used to extinguish incipient stage fires. During...
Apr 18, 20233 min read
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Dangers of Excessive Sitting
Did you know sitting for long periods of the day is a on the job hazard? Excessive sitting can pose danger to life and health, as it can...
Apr 4, 20232 min read
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AED Should you Take Notice?
AED or Automated External Defibrillators is a tool that can assist with heart attacks or sudden cardiac arrest. Heart Attacks and Sudden...
Mar 20, 20233 min read
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Embracing Change in the Workplace
Change can be good or bad, depending on what the change is and, more importantly, how you react to it. Change is a fact of life that is...
Mar 7, 20233 min read
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4 Focus Areas of a Workplace Inspection
Work area inspections are an important task to ensure safe work conditions are continuing to be present. Over time a work area changes...
Mar 7, 20232 min read
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Working with Subcontractors
No matter which industry you work in, you are inevitably going to work around subcontractors or vendors quite often. The services of...
Feb 13, 20232 min read
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Flooding Safety tips
Flooding is a leading cause of death in many disasters. Learn how to prepare for a flood, stay safe during a flood, and protect your...
Jan 31, 20233 min read
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