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On-site safety training to prevent accidents
Risk & Compliance

On-site safety training to prevent accidents

Site operators could cut accidents and downtime as Enerpac takes its Goal Zero safety training directly to workplaces across Australia, New Zealand and PNG.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2017
Talk to workers about calving risks, regulator urges
Risk & Compliance

Talk to workers about calving risks, regulator urges

Farmers face higher injury and illness risks during calving unless teams plan ahead for fatigue, hygiene and safe cattle handling.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017
Literacy help for company drivers
eLearning

Literacy help for company drivers

Audio training has been added to help company drivers understand road rules, after OECD data showed many New Zealand adults struggle with literacy.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017
Take immediate action to manage known risks
Risk & Compliance

Take immediate action to manage known risks

Businesses ignoring known hazards face tougher penalties after WorkSafe New Zealand said identifying risks is not enough to keep workers safe.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Sun, 27th Aug 2017
Earthquake fails to rattle KiwiRail results
Supply Chain

Earthquake fails to rattle KiwiRail results

Strong productivity gains lifted KiwiRail to a $52 million underlying surplus despite a $40 million hit from the Kaikoura earthquake.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 27th Aug 2017
Safety first, always
Risk & Compliance

Safety first, always

WorkSafe New Zealand has warned forestry firms to tighten controls after two deaths and a serious injury in a week.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2017
Employers urged to manage risks
Risk & Compliance

Employers urged to manage risks

Two employees suffered severe hand injuries after a bench saw incident, prompting fines and reparations for two related firms in North Shore court.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
New system for hazardous substances management
Supply Chain

New system for hazardous substances management

Workplace safety rules for toxic chemicals will shift to WorkSafe in December, giving importers and manufacturers time to comply.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Sun, 20th Aug 2017
Laser tech gas detection firm goes nationwide
Risk & Compliance

Laser tech gas detection firm goes nationwide

Rising ammonia-safety pressure in food processing has prompted a nationwide distribution deal for laser-based detectors across New Zealand.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017
Good hearing is a neural balancing act
Health and Safety

Good hearing is a neural balancing act

Age-related listening problems may stem from a shift in the brain’s ability to boost speech cues and suppress background rhythm.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017
Keeping commercial kitchens clean and safe
Productivity

Keeping commercial kitchens clean and safe

Commercial kitchen staff could save time and reduce spill-related accidents as 3M’s new pad cuts baked-on food faster and lasts longer.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2017
Linesman burnt after risks not managed
Law

Linesman burnt after risks not managed

A trainee electrician suffered serious burns in Karori after unsafe maintenance near live electricity sparked a flashover, with two firms fined.

By Lewis Hurst • 2 min read • Sun, 13th Aug 2017
Making lone workers comfortable with safety solutions
Data Protection

Making lone workers comfortable with safety solutions

Clear training and transparent tracking can ease staff fears and improve uptake of lone worker devices, reducing safety risks at work.

By Geoff • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2017
Jack-up systems provide safety for heavy lifts
Health and Safety

Jack-up systems provide safety for heavy lifts

Workers can stay clear of drop zones as a computer-controlled jack-up system handles 2,000-ton lifts with precise automated safety checks.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017
A new era for earthquake-prone buildings
Physical Security

A new era for earthquake-prone buildings

Owners face tighter deadlines and public disclosure as councils begin flagging earthquake-prone buildings under new national rules.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017
Rural alliance fronting suicide prevention training
Education, Learning & Training

Rural alliance fronting suicide prevention training

Rural communities are set to get free suicide prevention training as officials move to equip health workers before crises deepen.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017
Get rid of absenteeism once and for all
Human Capital Management

Get rid of absenteeism once and for all

Absenteeism is costing New Zealand employers GBP £650 million a year, with sick days rising as businesses get bigger.

By Geoff • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017
Lessons learnt from a preventable accident
Mental Health

Lessons learnt from a preventable accident

A rushed roofing job left Jason Anker paralysed, and his warning is now prompting workers to speak up about unsafe conditions.

By Geoff • 4 min read • Sun, 6th Aug 2017