Explosion from 3000 PSI water blaster gun
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
7 April 2022
This incident occurred on 26 November 2020. The operator was using the water blaster in a correct manner, and...
Charter company sentenced over Whakaari/White Island failings
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
31 March 2022
A charter company has been sentenced for health and safety failings in relation to the Whakaari/White Island eruption.
WorkSafe New...
NZDF sentenced after training exercise incident
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
30 March 2022
NZDF has been sentenced in the Palmerston North District Court under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
In...
Don’t cut corners when caring for disabled people
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
25 February 2022
Disability care providers do not need to sacrifice the dignity of those they care for to manage health and...
Diving around public wharves, marinas and boat ramps
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
22 February 2022
After a series of near misses between vessels and occupational divers this bulletin provides guidance for working around public...
COVID-19 and diver safety
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
21 February 2022
This safety alert updates the previous advice issued in May 2020 and highlights the serious health and safety risks...
Businesses must assess the capabilities of their workers in a safe and controlled environment
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
11 February 2022
WorkSafe New Zealand is reminding businesses they must assess the capabilities of their workers in a safe and controlled...
Most businesses doing the right thing under COVID-19 requirements
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
28 January 2022
WorkSafe New Zealand is thanking businesses who are doing the right thing as we reach eight weeks under the...
Restaurant penalised for multiple COVID-19 breaches
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
29 December 2021
WorkSafe New Zealand has issued three infringement notices to a restaurant for failing to comply with COVID-19 requirements.
Christchurch restaurant...
Business penalised for not meeting vaccination requirements
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
23 December 2021
WorkSafe New Zealand has issued an infringement notice to a business for failing to comply with its responsibilities under...
A “she’ll be right” attitude is not good enough when it comes to health...
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
23 December 2021
Health and safety should be paramount for adventure activity operators says WorkSafe New Zealand.
What was supposed to be a...
Keep tamariki safe when hiring or using bouncy castles
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
17 December 2021
WorkSafe NZ is aware of the tragic events in Tasmania and knows parents and caregivers here will be thinking...
