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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 >>
How To Prepare Your Business For The End Of Year Surge
Friday, 10 December 2021, 5:21 pm | Industrial Safety News
With end of year just around the corner here’s some tips from Prospa on how to make sure you’re ready to capitalise on that summertime rush. Savvy business owners should start putting things in place to secure a healthy cash flow to see through ... More >>
Staff Wellbeing Programmes Help Workplaces Thrive
Thursday, 25 November 2021, 5:03 pm | Industrial Safety News
Programmes aimed at supporting employees’ health and wellbeing can also benefit their social relationships and reduce bullying, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of East Anglia (UEA), working in collaboration with insurance ... More >>
Construction And Manufacturing Top Industries Hit By Ransomware
Thursday, 25 November 2021, 5:00 pm | Industrial Safety News
NordLocker research finds 37 percent of companies worldwide became victims of ransomware in 2020, and though no industry is safe from cyber attacks, industrial sectors were targeted the most, says NordLocker cybersecurity expert Oliver Noble. NordLocker’s ... More >>
BIMSafe NZ Could Be A Health And Safety Game-changer
Sunday, 14 November 2021, 7:08 pm | Industrial Safety News
An upcoming state-of-the-art office building in Dunedin will be the case study for new safety trials, aimed at lowering the high number of workplace accidents in the building industry. The construction industry represents 8% of the workforce, but ... More >>
