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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...
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Dec 12, 20233 min read
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...
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Oct 12, 20233 min read
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...
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Apr 18, 20233 min read
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...
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Apr 4, 20232 min read
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...
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Mar 20, 20233 min read
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...
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Jul 5, 20223 min read
Using a Risk Matrix
Health and Safety is all about understanding and controlling hazards and risks. Without understanding what hazards and risks are within a...
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May 9, 20224 min read
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...
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Aug 16, 20212 min read
Employee Burnout
In 2019 World Health Organisation (WHO) officially recognised employee burnout as a occupational chronic stress illness resulting from...
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Jun 28, 20213 min read
Protecting Against Burns
Workers who are constantly exposed to heat, either from flames, steam, or hot materials / equipment are at risk from burns. Burns can be...
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May 20, 20212 min read
Communication
Communication is key in health and safety. Without effective and thorough communication, incidents are more likely to occur. Here are...
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May 20, 20212 min read
Cold and Flu
Cold and flu season is quickly approaching us and it is important that we start to take preventative actions to reduce the spread of...
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May 20, 20212 min read
Certified Handlers
Are certified handlers required at all businesses that handle hazardous substances? Businesses only require a certified handler if you...
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May 20, 20213 min read
Take Care of your Back
Back injuries are a very common injury within New Zealand. Many of these injuries are caused from lifting excessive weight or lifting...
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May 20, 20213 min read
PCBU & Officers Explained
We want to ensure that you understand what the term “officer” interprets as under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. If you are an...
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May 20, 20212 min read
Promote Health & Wellbeing at Work
The past few days have been a struggle for everyone in New Zealand and it is okay to not be okay. At times like this it is important for...
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Mar 22, 20213 min read
GHS7 Hazardous Substances
The seventh revised edition of the Global Harmonised System (GHS7) has been adopted as New Zealand’s official hazard classification...
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Mar 22, 20214 min read
Hazardous Substance Register
Hazardous Substances refer to chemicals or substances which can be toxic, corrosive and cause harm to people, animals or the environment....
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