Source: Worksafe New Zealand
Our July work-related health update.
Updates in this edition include:
- our approach to managing musculoskeletal disorders, commonly known as sprains and strains, discomfort, pain or injury
- information about respiratory protective equipment, including guidance and new how-to videos
- the expected publish date for the new edition of the workplace exposure standards and biological exposure indices (WES and BEI)
- a podcast from The Detail discussing the results of the New Zealand Carcinogens Survey
- an overview of the new Health and Safety at Work (Health and Safety Representatives and Committees) Amendment Act
- congratulations to the Safeguard Magazine New Zealand Workplace Health and Safety Awards winners
- a media release
- information about the ACC teamwork makes recovery work campaign; and
- upcoming conferences.