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Over 20,000 Lifejackets Found To Be Faulty
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 8:11 pm | Industrial Safety News
New Zealanders are being called on to double check their lifejackets before going out on the water, due to a fault found in an inflator mechanism which may result in jackets not inflating as expected. More >>
AI Tech Deployed After Chemical Burn Incident
Friday, 31 January 2025, 9:59 pm | Industrial Safety News
Following a WorkSafe investigation into an incident where an Ecostore worker suffered chemical burns to his eyes, the business is investing over $323,000 into improving its health and safety practices as part of an enforceable undertaking. More >>
Companies Sentenced For Working Unsafely Near Powerlines
Monday, 27 January 2025, 9:13 pm | Industrial Safety News
Three companies have failed to prioritise safety near overhead electric lines and were sentenced late last year for incidents that killed or injured workers. More >>
Forestry Worker Dead After Being Put At Risk By ‘Uncommon’ Method
Thursday, 26 December 2024, 4:43 pm | Industrial Safety News
WorkSafe is again urging the forestry sector to reflect on what more it can do to improve safety, as the details of yet another worker death emerge from a court prosecution. More >>
Half Of Workplace Harm Incidents Go Unreported
Tuesday, 26 November 2024, 7:52 pm | Industrial Safety News
A global safety charity is calling for more regular, tailored health and safety training and better reporting tools following some sobering figures from a new report. More >>
HSWA: Who Are Those ‘Other Persons’?
Sunday, 20 October 2024, 6:35 pm | Industrial Safety News
Duncan Cotterill Associate Sean Brennan examines a series of decisions issued by the District Court in relation to a PCBU’s responsibility for the health and safety of “other persons” More >>
What To Think About When Picking The Right PPE
Monday, 7 October 2024, 6:26 pm | Industrial Safety News
The specific hazards that may be encountered on the job are among the factors you should carefully consider before choosing personal protective equipment (PPE) More >>
New WorkSafe Strategy Targets High-risk Work
Monday, 7 October 2024, 6:24 pm | Industrial Safety News
WorkSafe has published what it calls ‘priority plans’ to guide targeted engagement and enforcement activities as part of the agency’s much-needed strategic reset. More >>
What Does The Siouxsie Wiles Case Mean For Health And Safety?
Tuesday, 16 July 2024, 6:50 pm | Industrial Safety News
The Employment Court has ruled that Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles’ employer breached its contractual obligations to protect her health and safety in the wake of harassment she experienced as a result of her work. More >>
How Job Management Software Magnifies Worker Safety
Sunday, 23 June 2024, 6:59 pm | Industrial Safety News
Historically safety documents and certificates have been hard copy paperwork that sparkies need to lug from one premise to the next, which really isn’t practical when safety assessments need to be logged right away on every job, says Fergus founder ... More >>
Wellbeing Not Any Better After Covid-19
Thursday, 13 October 2022, 8:33 am | Industrial Safety News
Despite the end of lockdowns and the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, the construction industry is still in crisis, this year’s MATES in Construction Wellbeing Survey finds Respondents are reporting similar or higher levels of anxiety and suicidal ... More >>
Fixing The Cybersecurity Blind Spot In Building Management
Tuesday, 26 July 2022, 5:21 pm | Industrial Safety News
Almost every large building has systems to control and monitor power and lighting, temperature and ventilation, elevators and more, known collectively as Building Management Systems, Claroty ANZ Regional Director Lani Refiti says. Historically, Building Management ... More >>
Listening – A Powerful Safety Tool
Tuesday, 26 July 2022, 5:17 pm | Industrial Safety News
Many safety managers tend to heavily focus on getting safety protocols, training, and equipment in place, but none of that is effective without employee adherence. The cold, hard truth is that PPE that isn’t worn does nothing; training that isn’t ... More >>
Cleaner’s Death A Reminder To Think Around The Clock
Tuesday, 12 July 2022, 4:01 pm | Industrial Safety News
You may have very competent staff and thorough procedures onsite in daylight hours, but many businesses have cleaners or other contractors coming in after hours for maintenance, WorkSafe area investigation manager Paul West says. The early morning ... More >>
TTM Changes – What You Need To Know
Tuesday, 12 July 2022, 3:57 pm | Industrial Safety News
Temporary traffic management in New Zealand is in the middle of a significant change – from a proscriptive compliance-based approach to a risk-based approach, says Civil Contractors New Zealand Technical Manager Stacy Goldsworthy. The industry has ... More >>
How To Qualify For The Close Contact Exemption Scheme
Saturday, 19 February 2022, 7:22 am | Industrial Safety News
Business can be put in a tight spot if staff need to self-isolate, but a worker who is a close contact of a Covid19 case can continue to work in certain cases, provided they are vaccinated and displaying no symptoms. The close contact exemption scheme ... More >>
Third Of Businesses Unprepared For Chemical Incidents
Saturday, 19 February 2022, 7:19 am | Industrial Safety News
The study asked respondents from organizations across the chemical industry anonymously to rank their organization’s emergency preparedness levels. The survey shows that almost a third of businesses (28%) under-prioritize their chemical emergency response ... More >>
Did You Check Emails Over Christmas?
Friday, 21 January 2022, 5:53 pm | Industrial Safety News
If you can’t seem to keep work at bay, this out-of-hours practice could cost you your health, according to research from the University of South Australia. Surveying more than 2200 academics and professional staff across 40 Australian universities, ... More >>
Another Business Prosecuted For Multiple Covid Breaches
Friday, 21 January 2022, 5:50 pm | Industrial Safety News
WorkSafe New Zealand has issued three infringement notices totalling $20,000 to a business after months of failing to comply with Covid-19 requirements, says Head of General Inspectorate Simon Humphries. Christchurch restaurant The Lotus-Heart ... More >>
Don’t Let Lights And Decorations Turn Into A Festive Hangover
Friday, 10 December 2021, 5:24 pm | Industrial Safety News
Putting up and removing seasonal decorations can quickly turn into a festive hangover if those tasked with the work do not know how to do it safely, warns IPAF Head of Safety and Technical Brian Parket. Not using the correct type of Mobile Elevating ... More >>
