Experience no substitute for risk management
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
29 April 2021
The death of a West Coast flooring company employee has drawn a strong warning from WorkSafe New Zealand to...
There is no reason New Zealand can’t lead the world on health and safety
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
28 April 2021
Today marks World Day for Safety and Health at Work and International Workers’ Memorial Day.
Today marks World Day for...
New Zealand has adopted a new classification system for hazardous substances
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
28 April 2021
On 30 April 2021, New Zealand will adpot a new classification system for hazardous substances under the Hazardous Substances...
Putaruru woodlot fatality
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
15 April 2021
WorkSafe is now investigating an incident at a woodlot in Putaruru yesterday. We understand a person was injured on...
Excavator tip-overs
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
14 April 2021
This safety alert highlights the serious health and safety risks involved when operating excavators.
What happened?
In the last 18 months...
Edge protection must be inspected and maintained
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
16 March 2021
Edge protection must be inspected, maintained and routinely replaced to ensure it can effectively keep workers safe from a...
Work-related health update – February 2021
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
25 February 2021
Our February work-related health update.
In this issue we cover:
Our COVID-19 update
New guidance: local exhaust ventilation and cytotoxic drugs
Reminder about...
