Two parties sentenced following Haast fatality
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
27 January 2021
The gas water heater used to supply a shower in which a 12-year-old boy died in 2018, should never...
Newmarket Fatality
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
We are operating at reduced capacity due to COVID-19 Alert Level Three restrictions. Please only call our 0800 number if someone is...
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...
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...
WorkSafe reminds all businesses to take prohibition notices seriously
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
16 December 2020
WorkSafe is reminding businesses today that a failure to comply with WorkSafe notices can result in prosecution.
Hobson Construction Limited...
Health and safety paramount on forestry sites
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
19 July 2021
A tragic forestry fatality on the East Coast could have been avoided if industry guidance had simply been being...
Work related health update – December 2020
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
10 December 2020
Our December work-related health update.
In this issue we cover:
Summer time risks for businesses and workers to manage
COVID-19 Alert Level...
Company director fined for health and safety failings
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
19 October 2021
WorkSafe is warning company directors that if they are not making sure their company’s operations are safe and healthy,...
Asbestos must be removed by a licensed removalist, says WorkSafe
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
12 November 2020
Friable asbestos must only be removed by a licensed asbestos removalist, says WorkSafe.
This messaging comes after an unlicensed South...
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...
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...
Verification that safety-critical elements are suitable and effective at a major hazard facility or...
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
18 December 2020
This technical bulletin provides guidance about the verification of safety-critical elements required under the Health and Safety at Work...